Members of the time-honored Ely Watercolor Club will present hundreds of fine examples of their paintings and greeting cards this summer at Ely’s Miner’s Dry building, Wednesday through Sunday, July 16-20.
This show, and the members’ paintings, have held the interest of the public over the years because they include a great variety of subjects and techniques.
Since this show’s inception 45 years ago, many wellknown members have since past-on with examples their work hanging on the walls of the Ely Area Credit Union.
Paintings of those who have past, and current members, also hang in the home collections of many local, and Minnesota visitors, visitors from other states, and countries, who attend the show each year.
Current members of the club include familiar names: Claire Taylor, John Wiedemann, Sandy Brandley, Holly Rom, Scott King, Linda Solum, and Cecilia Rolando; new members include Karl Everett.
Several of these artists participate in the Ely Art Walk, have had NLAA art shows at the State Theater, and individual showings at various regional art galleries.
The artists paint individually but then come together for this annual showing at the Dry, held one week before the Blueberry Festival. They meet monthly at Fransden Bank to share recent work and plan the big exhibit and sale.
Members busily paint all year long in anticipation of the Ely Watercolor Club Show and Sale and ask that you mark your calendar with the July dates. Come down to the Dry July 16-20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to check out the exceptional display.
