Nevada Watercolor Society Spring Show on display at Springs Preserve

March 13, 2012 - PRLog -- WHAT:  Las Vegas, NV - The Springs Preserve is proud to present an exquisite array of watercolor paintings from the Nevada Watercolor Society Spring Show. The Nevada Watercolor Society exhibit showcases 47 works by outstanding local watercolorists exploring subjects as varied as still life, abstracts, portraits and landscapes. Located in the Big Springs Gallery of the Origen Museum at the Preserve, the exhibit runs March 16 through May 6, 2012. Since its inception in 1969, The Nevada Watercolor Society has promoted watermedia in Southern Nevada. This exhibit is free for Springs Preserve members and included with general admission. For additional information visit springspreserve.org.

WHERE:  Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. (Between U.S. 95 and Alta Drive)

WHEN:  Saturday, March 16 – May 6,10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily

MEDIA:  Contact Dawn Barraclough/Jim Johnson, (702) 822-7733/7737, dawn.barraclough@springspreserve.org/jim.johnson@springspreserve.org

OTHER:  The Nevada Watercolor Society was founded in 1969 to encourage, promote, and advance watercolor painting through the education of the artist and general public. Membership to the Society is open to the public, meeting on the second Wednesday of the month, September through May, and includes both presentations and painting demonstrations.

*Named Las Vegas' "Best Family Attraction" and "Best Art Gallery" by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Best of Las Vegas 2011.

ABOUT SPRINGS PRESERVE:  Located three miles from the famed Las Vegas Strip, the Springs Preserve is *the best place to explore the Las Vegas Valley's vibrant history through interactive science and nature exhibits, botanical gardens, hiking trails and animal shows. Indoor experiences include exhibition galleries dedicated to showcasing art and traveling exhibitions of local and national significance, on-site technologically advanced learning centers and interactive museum exhibits, and the Springs Cafe operated by the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas. The Preserve also hosts seasonal special events including concerts, arts shows and holiday experiences. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.