Saginaw Area Watermedia Artists

10/06/2026

Join us tonight for beautiful art by the Saginaw Area Watermedia Artists!

SEE IT. LOVE IT. TAKE IT HOME.

What if your favorite piece of art could go home with you?

Join us Tuesday, October 6, from 5–7 p.m. for the opening reception of Inspired Moments, the Art @ Andersen Fall Show featuring works by members of the Saginaw Area Watermedia Artists (SAWA) at the Andersen Enrichment Center.

SEE IT. Discover beautiful original artwork from talented watermedia artists from across the Great Lakes Bay Region.

LOVE IT. Find the piece that catches your eye and speaks to you.

TAKE IT HOME. For the first time, original, unframed artwork will be available for purchase during the opening reception. Find a piece you love and take it home that evening!

Cash or check only.

Come browse the exhibition, discover something special, and maybe leave with a new piece for your home, office, or as a gift.

Tuesday, October 6
5–7 p.m.

Andersen Enrichment Center
120 Ezra Rust Drive, Saginaw, MI

FREE admission

You never know which piece might be the one.

10/02/2026

Fascinating talk by watercolor artist, Judy Curry, from Allen Park! We got to try our hands at painting on gessoed Kraft paper -something new for many members. Thanks, Judy!

10/01/2026

Join us tomorrow at 2:00 for fun with presenter, Judy Curry, from Allen Park. She will share her approach to watercolor painting on gessoed Kraft paper. See you there!

09/05/2026

Welcome back to a new year, SAWA members! What a great turnout for our generous presenter friend, watercolorist Suzi Wirsing from Holly! We only had to shelter-in-place for about 30 minutes. Good sports all!

07/22/2026

Join us for plein air painting tonight at the visitor center in downtown Frankenmuth, 635 S. Main St. Some of us will arrive at around 7:00 pm and stay until after dark.

07/13/2026

This Thursday is our annual summer picnic at Wanigan’s in Bay City! If you prepaid with Jan, join us at 12:30 for the fun. Bring art supplies, frames, art magazines and books you wish to donate - proceeds go to our philanthropy fund to bring art awareness to the community!
Have your items priced and stay ‘til the end to take unsold items home.

06/25/2026

Congratulations to SAWA members, Bill Brinker, Jan Faerber, Sherrie Tiderington, and Cynthia Chilcote for being juried into the Michigan Water Color Society annual exhibit in Jackson. Bill’s piece, Arletta, won the MWCS Member’s Memorial Award! Judge Jean Pederson describes his piece here.

06/05/2026

Thanks to Jan Faerber for a fascinating look at creating ethereal effects with wax paper, wax resist and masking products! So much more than jellyfish!

06/04/2026

Join us at 2:00 today for a demonstration of wax and waxed paper resist techniques with our own Jan Faerber! 4790 Gratiot in Saginaw.

05/19/2026

Join us this Wednesday, May 20, 10:00 am, at the Frankenmuth covered bridge for plein air painting! To get on the text notification list, text or call Walda at 989-450-2549.