Visitors can expect to see a wide array of watercolors by talented artists at the 157th American Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition. Photo courtesy of Sacramento Fine Arts Center

International watercolorists are represented in the 157th American Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition.

The American Watercolor Society is one of the oldest and most prestigious art societies in the world, according to the Sacramento Fine Arts Center, and its exhibit is one of the most revered. The society's Traveling Exhibition includes 40 paintings selected from 1,100 entries and appears at three museums or galleries throughout the year. Sac Arts is honored to be one of the few venues selected for this exhibit.

In addition to the American Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibit, Sacramento Fine Arts Center will feature the watercolors of highly-regarded Sacramento watercolor artists in Gallery 3. The Foyer Gallery will feature a silent auction for small original artworks by local artists. Live watercolor artist demos will be held on Saturdays in August.

The American Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition is on display Aug. 6 through Aug. 31 in the main galleries of the Sacramento Fine Arts Center. The gallery is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday. There is free parking and $10 entry donations accepted at the door.

The Sacramento Fine Arts Center, founded in 1986, is composed of artists and art organizations. Its mission is to encourage the creation and presentation of original visual arts, to support the cultural life of the community and to encourage all artists to fulfill their potential.

The Sacramento Fine Arts Center is at 5330-B Gibbons Drive, Carmichael.

For more information, call 916-971-3713 or email [email protected].