Missouri Watercolor Society International Exhibition- Movin On' -Board of Director's Award
Transparent Watercolor Society of America 37th Exhibition- Just Norm, jurors, Robin Berry & Paul Jackson
Jackson Art Assoication Spring Exhibition - Bodie- t2nd place Portrait, 2nd Kinetic Commotion 2nd place Abstract; Best Composition- IntriguingTiggy; Best Texture- Self-Portrait
Watercolor Society of Alabama 72nd Exhibition 2013- The Caretaker, Stan Miller, selection juror, 2013, Hartselle, AL
Signature American Watermedia Exhibition 2013- Older But Wiser, Fallbrook Board of Director's Award. Fallbrook, CA, Cheng-Khee Chee/Juror
Signature Membership Watercolor Society of Alabama - 2012 Excellence of Recognition WSA Online Exhibition
Welcome To My World, Gary Partin/Judge
Southern Watercolor 36th Exhibition 2013 - John T - Waitin'/Drs Robert and Ora Kromhout Award, Mary Ann Beckwith, Juror
Signature Membership Southern Watercolor Society - Welcome To My World - United Community Bank of Hiawasee Award, Fred Graff, Juror; SW Signature Membership (2010 - 2011 - 2012)
Kentucky Watercolor Society - Working Man,juror Ted Nuttall; KWS Signature Membership (2010 -11 -12)
Watercolor Society of Alabama - John T Waitin'- PATRON AWARD Verilux, Inc. - Steve Rogers & Joan Blackburn, Jurors
Tennessee Wateroclor Society 2012 - Older But Wiser -FRED RAWLINSON AWARD; Tiggy - TENNESSEE ART ASSOCIATION AWARD) Both paintings selected for the TnWS Traveling Show- Gerald Brommer, Juror
Southern Expressions Art Show - Bolivar -Professional Category-1st Place Stoic Beauty; 2nd Place - Kinectic Konnection
Memphis Germantown Art League Memphis Blues - Honorable Mention (Top 4) - John Keller, Juror
Jackson Art Association Spring Show - Welcome To My World BEST OF SHOW; 1st Portrait - Older But Wiser); 1st Animal - Techno Tiggy; 1st Experimental - One Life , Ted Rose, Juror
Gibson Co. Visul Art Association Movin' On - BEST OF SHOW, Cheng-Khee Chee, Juror
Paris Henry Co. Artist's Showcase - BEST OF SHOW (Older But Wiser); 1st Mixed Media (Kinetic Konnection); HM (The Caretaker)
Middleton Art League Fur Fin & Feather- BEST OF SHOW- Welcome To My World; BEST Theme (Techno Tiggy)
JAA Fall Exhibition Show - BEST OF SHOW (Movin' On) and 1st Place Multimedia (Kinetic Mystery); judge-Richard Lou
MGAL Winter Juried Show - 2nd Place (Kinetic Mystery), accepted Stoic Beauty, juror Chuck Johnson
Tuva Page Stephens has studied art from many nationally and internationally known watercolorists: John Salminen, Cheng-Khee Chee, Jean Grastorf, George James, Frank Webb, Gerald Brommer, Judi Betts, Laurin McCracken, and Tony Couch. In 2010 she was the featured watercolorist for her signature figurative/character portraits on Tennessee Crossroads which can be viewed on YouTube. Thirty-three years of teaching high school art and directing drama productions involving designing award winning sets have been her best teacher.
Tuva retired in May of 2009 to pursue her dreams of becoming an established competitive professional artist. At the age of 15 her serious study of art began while in high school through Art Instruction School, Minneapolis, Minnesota. She graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a BS in Secondary Education in English and Art. She is enjoying the freedom of painting as much as possible now and prides herself in painting a variety of subject matter. She has studied with and/or received awards from the following internationally known artists: Tony Couch, Judi Betts, Gerald Brommer (2), Charlotte Huntley, Cheng Khee Chee (3) , Frank Webb, Paul Jackson, Laurin McCracken, Ted Minchin, Jean Grastorf, George James, John Salminen, Eric Wiegardt, Don Andrews, Jeannie Dobie, Fred Graff, Steve Rogers, Joan Blackburn, Mary Ann Beckwith, and others. She participates in art competitions throughout Tennessee and nationally known organizations in other states.
Stephens is the Past President (2010-12) of Tennessee Watercolor Society. In 2006, 2008 and 2010 her work was accepted into the 30th, 31st and 32nd TnWS Society Biennial Exhibitions in Clarksville, Knoxville and Chattanooga. She received Signature Membership in May 2010. She is also an active member of the Jackson Art Association (JAA), Gibson Co.Visual Art Association (GCVAA), Memphis Germantown Art League (MGAL Platinum Star Status), SW(Southern Watercolor Society--18 states) 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Exhibitions, KWS (Kentucky Watercolor Society) 2010, 2011, 2012; Watercolor Society of Alabama National Exhibition/Award Winner 2011, 2012 and Recognition of Excellence (online competition) 2011, Award Winner 2012 and a Sustaining Member AWS, NWS and TWSA. New member of Missouri Watercolor Society. Some of her work can be seen locally at Court Square Arts and Antiques in Trenton, Tn.
While teaching art has been Tuva's career over the past 33 years, she has managed to win numerous shows since 2001. She now is branching out and her artwork is gaining acceptance in many national shows due to encouragement of some of the artists listed above. As Grant Writer for the Gibson County Visual Arts Association, she is especially enjoying meeting artists from across Tennessee. Tuva is perfectly happy to paint for the joy of painting, but must admit it is fun to win shows and sell her work. She resides in McKenzie, Tn. with her supportive husband, manager and critic, Don Stephens and their beloved cream colored Persian, "Eli".
2013 MOST RECENT LIST OF AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS/ORGANIZATIONS
World of Watercolor Signature American Watercolor Exhibition, Fallbrook, CA, Older But Wiser, The Fallbrook Board of Director's Award, juror Cheng-Khee Chee, F
Southern Watercolor Society, John T-Waitin',Kromhout Award, juror-Mary Ann Beckwith, Quincy, FL
Member Missouri Watercolor Society (MoWS) accepted-Laurin McCracken
Jackson Art Assocation Spring- 4 awards
MGAL Star Artist Exhibition-Christian Brothers University (2 works)
2012
Past President-TnWS (2010-12)
SW (18 states)-Tennessee Rep
*Southern Watercolor Society (Signature Membership 2012 -'11- '10), Award-Welcome To My World by juror Fred Graff, Sautee Nacoochee, GA
*Southern Expressions-Bolivar, Tn-Professional Category-1st place Stoic Beauty; 2nd place Kinectic Konnection
*TnWS 33rd Exhibition-Gerald Brommer, juror (2 awards-Older But Wiser/Fred Rawlinson Award; Tiggy-Tn Art Associations Award) Both selected for Traveling Show.
* Kentucky Watercolor Signature Membership 2012, '11, '10 - Working Man accepted; Ted Nuttall, juror
*Paris Henry County Artists Showcase - Best of Show, Older But Wiser; 1st Place Mixed Media - Kinetic Konnection; HM-The Caretaker
*WSA 71st Exhibition 2012 - John T Waitin' selected by Steve Rogers / Joan Blackburn
*MGAL Spring Show - HM Memphis Blues, Kinetic Kalamity
*JAA (Regional)Ted Rose, Juror-Best of Show, Welcome To My World, 1st place portrait - Older But Wiser, 1st place animal-Techno Tiggy; 1st place Open/Experimental-One Life; Merit Award-Best Use of Color-Luminous Cool One
*JAA (Fall Exhibition) Best of Show - Movin' On; 1st Place Multimedia - Kinetic Mystery
*Middleton Art League- Best of Show Prof. Category; Welcome To My World; Best Theme - Techno Tiggy
*GCVAA National - Best of Show - Movin' On-selected - Techno Tiggy accepted
2011
*WSA Online Exhibition Recognition of Excellence-Older But Wiser, Paul Sullivan, juror
*KWS Aqueous USA 2011- Welcome To My World- Don Andrews, juror
*Southern Expressions, Bolivar, Tn.- Tiggy!-Best of Show, Merit Awards: Best Floral-Luminous Cool One, Best Use of Color-Welcome To My World
*GCVAA National Spring Show- Best of Show Welcome To My World-John Salminen, juror
*SW Southern Watercolor-19 states- Greenville Museum of Art, Older But Wiser , Eric Wiegardt, juror
*WSA Working Man I -Decatur Art Guild Award 2011-Tuscumbia, Alabama-Tn Valley Museum
*JAA Spring Show-Best of Show,1st Place Animal,Best Texture; 1st Place abstract;2nd portrait;3rd place Landscape
*Paris Henry County Showcase-1st place Watercolor- Tiggy! , 2011
*John T -Top 15% January Fine Arts Studio Online Competition (800 entries) 2/20/11
*Jammin', New Orleans-Top 15% February FASO competiton (800+ entries) 3/20/11
*Tennessee Crossroads Segment Tuva Stephens-Watercolorist (Oct. 2010) You Tube
*President TnWS
*Secretary TnWS (Tennessee Watercolor Society) 2008-2010
*MGAL (Memphis/Germantown Art League-Gold, Platinum Star Artist)
*SWS Southern Watercolor Society Active Member (18 states) Accepted 2010-Let The Light Shine, 2011 Older But Wiser
*KWS (Kentucky Watercolor Society Active Member) Accepted 2010 Older But Wiser
AWS (American Watercolor Society Sustaining Member), TWSA (Transparent Watercolor Society of America) member, Watercolor Society of Alabama, Accepted 2011
Older But Wiser Accepted/SW, Greenville Museum of Art (NC), Eric Wiegardt juror
MGAL National Exhibition Jammin', New Orleans accepted
2010
KWS Aqueous USA 33rd Exhibition (210 entries/70 accepted) 25 state, Older But Wiser, juror Sue Archer-Louisville, Ky.
MAL-Middleton Art League- Fur, Fin, Feather--1st Place & Best Theme Red Feather (Professional Category)
Parson's Peavine Professional--BOS Working Man II, Purchase Award; 1st place Mr. Blues II
MGAL Autum Show 3rd place Red Feather, Tiggy (accepted)
SW (Southern WC Society) 33rd Exhibition, Communicorp Giclee Award-Cheng-Khee Chee, juror (18 states 209 artists-379 works)
MGAL People's Choice Award-Older But Wiser and Mr. Blues II accepted
Southern Expressions Art Show, Bolivar, (Prof. Cat.) 2nd place Older But Wiser;
Best Use of Color-Mirage; Best Architecture-Towering Above Trenton;
and Best Floral-Naked Ladies
Nominated for Watercolor Artist magazine-"Ones To Watch"by Jean Grastorf
Tennessee Crossroads (NPT Nashville) Tuva Stephens Watercolorist
Fine Art Studio Online Art Competition-Outstanding Watercolor Finalist-Older But Wiser
Traveling Show (TnWS) 32nd Exhibition 2010 from Chattanooga, Clarksville, Columbia, Humboldt
MGAL Spring Show 2010-Best Use of Texture-Working Man II
Strawberry Festival Invitational Show 2010-West Tn. Regional Art Center-Humboldt
JAA (Jackson Art Association) Mr. Blues --BancorpSouth Purchase Award, 1st place portrait,
Merit Award-Best Expression of Emotion; 3rd place floral-Naked Ladies
Fine Art Viewers Top 15%-Working Man II March 2010 (597 entries)
Let the Light Shine Through accepted TnWS (Chattanooga) May 22-June 14, 32nd Exhibition
George James, Juror, also selected for Traveling Show Clarksville, Humboldt, and Columbia
Signature Member TnWS--May 22, 2010--President Elect TnWS 2010-12
SWS (Southern Watercolor Society 33rd Exhibition, Cheng-Khee Chee, juror--94/379 entries
Merchandise Award--Let the Light Shine Through , Madisonville, Ky.
Featured Artist at Court Square Arts in Trenton, Tn. 2/27
Best of Show--Paris Henry Co. Art Council 25th Art Exhibition 2/26
1st Place--GCVAA Spring National--Working Man I; People's Choice--Remembering the Savannas, Jean Grastorf, juror
2009
Outstanding Watercolor Mr. Blues FineArtStudioOnline Competition November 2009
Best of Show--Southern Expressions/Bolivar, Tn. (Prof.)--Let The Light Shine
1st Place--Southern Expressions/Bolivar, Tn. (Prof.)--Fantasy XX
Best Floral--Southern Expressions/Bolivar, Tn. Prof.)--Red Iris II--Purchase Award
Best of Show--Middleton Art League/Middleton,Tn (Prof.)--Radiant Beauty--Purchase Award
1st Place-- MAL--Working Man I
Best of Show--Parsons Peavine/Parsons, Tn (Prof.)--Let The Light Shine Through II
HM--Parsons--Fantasy XX--Purchase Award
Best Use of Color & People's Choice--GCVAA/Trenton--Red Iris II
2nd Place/Portrait---JAA--Born On the Fourth of July
Best Color JAA--Fantasy XX
MGAL Autumn Show/Collierville--I Just Don't Know Why & Let the Light Shine Through II
New Member of MGAL and Received Gold Star Status
New Member of SWS (18 states)
Secretary TnWS 2008-2010
(Most Awards not posted--2008---2001)
2008
TnWS 31st Exhibition Past President's Award--I Just Don't Know Why...
Juror: Cheng-Khee Chee, The Emporium, Knoxville, Tn.
Art Exhibition at the Dixie Fine Arts Center, Huntingdon, Tn.
2006
TnWS 30th Exhibition, Customs House Museum, Clarksville
Artist of the Year/GCVAA--2002 and 2006
S.T.A.R Teacher Award (Student/Teacher Shelby Holmes)Achievement
Recognition)--2009
WBBJ Educator of Week-April 2009
Milan Chamber of Commerce Educator of the year 2000
2 years- Honor Roll of Tn. Teachers of the Arts/Tn Art Academy/Belmont
University, Nashville
Milan HS Teacher of the Year 1996
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