We are honored to announce that esteemed watercolor artist Dwight Rose will serve as the juror for the 2025 Annual Juried Exhibition at the Artists Collective | Spartanburg. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Dwight has captivated audiences with his luminous watercolor paintings and dedication to the arts.

Dwight Rose is a professional artist, specializing in painting and teaching watercolor. After graduating with a BFA in painting from the Ringling College of Art and Design, he began his career in Sarasota, Florida. Exhibiting in local galleries, his paintings were recognizable with images of tropical landscapes and historic homes. Teaching for Ringling College, he later expanded his courses to community and museum programs.

In 2001– 2007, Dwight lived in Doha, Qatar and traveled internationally. He captured images of the Middle East, China, Thailand, India, and many other countries. Once again in the college classroom, he enjoyed his diverse students. Exhibiting in Qatar, Turkey, and in the USA, his work was enjoyed and collected by an international audience.

Moving to Spartanburg in 2008, he’s had numerous solo exhibitions in the region. An award-winning artist, his work has been in the SC Watermedia Society Traveling Exhibition. His work has been featured at Converse College, Blowing Rock History and Art Museum, the Peacock Gallery at the Middle Georgia State University, USC- Aiken Etherredge Center, and The ArtStation Stone Mountain, Georgia. 

Dwight currently lives and has a studio in Bradenton, Florida. Most recently his work was featured in the  Florida Watercolor Society 2023 juried online annual members show and 2024 annual juried members show and convention in St. Petersburg, Florida.

He taught for Greenville Center for the Creative Arts, Spartanburg Art Museum, and has offered many regional workshops. His work is in the collection of the City of Greer, Spartanburg County Public Library, the Hobcaw Barony, and many private collectors. 

His career includes memberships in the Salmagundi Club, National Watercolor Society, The Florida Watercolor Society, and a signature member in excellence both with  the SC Watercolor Society and the Florida Watercolor Society. He  served as a  board member for the Spartanburg Artist Guild, and the Artists Collective | Spartanburg Collective ( formerly known as the West Main Artist Cooperative ) in Spartanburg, SC.

His words describe his work:

It’s a magical process with rewarding outcomes: I surmise an idea, collect my inspirational references, grab my tools, and go to work. I sketch by using the blocking in method, crucial for accepting and forming the ideas for my paintings. The first mark is the instigator, the spark, the embryo. Then I ponder, block in some more, ponder again and then – okay, the idea is complete! The final sketch may incubate and if needed, adjustments are made or, sometimes, the process is repeated. I must be committed to accepting my composition before moving on to the final phase of creating the painting. Then it’s just me, light and form. 

We are privileged to have Dwight Rose bring his wealth of experience and discerning eye to our 2025 Annual Juried Exhibition. His commitment to the arts and unique artistic vision promise to make this year’s exhibition truly exceptional.

For more information about Dwight and to view his work, please visit his official website:
https://dwightrose.com