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1974 - “The Visitor” awarded the TODAY’S ART MEDAL OF MERIT in 21st Annual of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic.

1975 - Magazine article “Youngest Medal Winner”, written by Ralph Fabri, featuring a photograph of “The Visitor” and a description by the artist, appears in Today’s Art magazine.

1975 - Members Show: National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic. Lever House, Park Avenue at Fifty Third, New York City.

1975 - “Sparrow Hawk” awarded the JANE PETERSON AWARD FOR FIGURE OR PORTRAIT IN OIL in the 62nd Annual of the Allied Artists of America.

1976 - “Sparrow Hawk” awarded the GARTH HOWLAND AWARD for Best in Show, Lehigh Art Alliance, Allentown, PA.

1976 - Served on Jury of Selection for the 23rd Annual of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic.

1977 - “Sparrow Hawk” featured in Rotogravure section of the Youngstown Vindicator announcing the 41st Annual Mid-year Show at the Butler Institute of American Art.

1978 - “Maize” awarded the DAVID SOLOWAY AWARD in the 25th Annual of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic.

1979 - Featured on cover and article “Ultra Realism in the Unorthodox Way” appears in the May issue of the magazine Palette Talk.

1979 - “Looking Toward Evening” awarded the MARION DE SOLA MENDES MEMORIAL AWARD in the 26th Annual of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic.

1980 - Served on Jury of Selection for the 38th Annual of Audubon Artists, Inc.

1981 - “Mourning Dove” awarded ELIZABETH ERLANGER AWARD in the 28th Annual of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic.

1982 - “Windfalls” awarded the ADA RASARIO CECERE AWARD in the 40th Annual of Audubon Artists, Inc.

1982 - “Mourning Dove” awarded PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD, Celebration ‘82, Allentown, PA.

1982 - “Sparrow Hawk” awarded FIRST PRIZE in painting, 1st Annual Great Lakes Regional Art Exhibition, Cleveland, Ohio.

1983 - June cover of Prevention magazine illustrated by the artist for Rodale Press.

1983 - Article “Artist’s Profile: Douglas Wiltraut” appears in the magazine Gallery Arts in the November issue.

1983 - One Man Show: Douglas Wiltraut, Works From 1973-1983, Retrospective: Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA.

1984 - “Bag Of Pins” awarded FIRST PRIZE in the 84th Annual Open Watercolor Exhibition of the National Arts Club.
1984 - “Done For The Day” awarded the PRESIDENT’S CITATION AWARD in the 31st Annual of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic.

1985 - One of ten HONORABLE MENTION recipients in the MITCHELL PRIZE competition, sponsored by Dr. Maury Liebovitz, President of Knoedler-Modarco and Hammer Galleries, New York City.

1985 - “The Pitcher” awarded the PRESIDENT’S CITATION AWARD in the 32nd Annual of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic.

1985 - Lehigh University Summer Sessions Catalog: Catalog received AWARD OF EXCELLENCE in University & College Designer’s Show. Presented in Boston by the University & Designer’s Association. Catalog was illustrated by the artist.

1985 - “True, Pure Color” advertisement, illustrated by the artist for Binney & Smith Liquitex paint is reproduced in American Artist magazine and other art magazines.

1985 - “Out Back” awarded the RALPH FABRI MEDAL OF MERIT in the 72nd Annual of the Allied Artists of America.

1986 - “Boston Rocker” awarded the MORDECAI NEWMAN MEMORIAL AWARD in the 33rd Annual of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic.

1986 - “Scrub Tub” awarded the AUDUBON ARTISTS SILVER MEDAL OF HONOR IN MEMORY OF ABRAHAM HARRITON in the 44th Annual of Audubon Artists, Inc.

1986 - One of top 12 Prizewinners in the Dr. Maury Liebovitz Art Awards Program. Award winning paintings shown at the Lotos Club, New York City.

1986 - “Well Seasoned” awarded the BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART AWARD in the 50th Anniversary Midyear Exhibition. Awards chosen by Jack Levine.

1987 - “Below The Pines” awarded the NICHOLAS REALE MEMORIAL AWARD in the 34th Annual Exhibition of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic.

1987 - Asked to serve on Jury of Selection for the 35th Anniversary Show of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic.

1987 - “Friendship Ring” awarded the RALPH FABRI MEDAL OF MERIT in the 74th Annual of the Allied Artists of America.

1988 - “Well Seasoned” one of 79 works of art chosen for AMERICAN ARTIST’S 50th Anniversary National Art Competition Exhibition. Exhibited at the John Pence Gallery, San Francisco; St. Louis Artist’s Guild, St. Louis; Grand Central Art Galleries, New York City.

1988 - “Well Seasoned” accepted in the National Academy of Design 153rd National Exhibition held at the National Academy of Design, New York City.

1988 - Article “Douglas Wiltraut” appears in the August issue of American Artist magazine, written by Valerie R. Rivers, Assistant Editor of the magazine. Article included five reproductions of egg tempera paintings, a number of step-by-step photos of techniques and a photo of the artist.

1988 - “Naptime” awarded 4TH MEDAL in the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society 10th Annual Show held at the Mechanicsburg Art Center, Mechanicsburg, PA.

1988 - “Indian Headdress” awarded the GOLD MEDAL OF HONOR in the 38th Annual National Exhibition of Knickerbocker Artists held at the Salmagundi Club, New York City.

1988 - One of four artists to host American Artist Brandywine Workshops at the Brandywine Hotel and Resort in Downingtown, PA. Conducted two 90 minute presentations on the materials and techniques of egg tempera painting.

1988 - Full page four-color ad of the limited edition print ”Windfalls” appears in the October issue of Decor magazine.

1989 - Served on Jury of Selection for the 36th Annual of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic.

1989 - Egg temperas “Boston Rocker” and “Out Back” are published as limited edition prints by Primrose Press, New Hope, PA. Each edition limited to 500 prints plus 25 Artist’s Proofs.
1989 - Elected President of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic, New
York City.

1989 - Elected Senior Vice-president of Audubon Artists, Inc., New York City.

1989 - “Mare’s Tail” awarded the BRODOCK PRIZE in the Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors in Old Forge, New York.

1989 - One Man Show: Douglas Wiltraut: Select Works. Thirteen paintings including acrylics, egg temperas and watercolors shown at the Whitehall Township Public Library.

1989 - “Family Man” awarded the KNICKERBOCKER ARTISTS SILVER MEDAL OF HONOR FOR WATERCOLOR in the 39th Annual Exhibition of Knicker-bocker Artists at the Salmagundi Club, New York City.

1989 - “The Visitor” included in the Inaugural Exhibition of the Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA. Mentioned in review in the Philadelphia Inquirer.

1989 - Biography is listed in the book NEW YORK ART REVIEW: Editor, Les Krantz.

1990 - “Cat House” awarded the ARJOMARI/ARCHES/RIVES PAPER AWARD in the 37th Annual Exhibition of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic.

1990 - “Cut & Dry” awarded the MICHAEL M. ENGEL MEMORIAL AWARD in the 48th Annual Exhibition of Audubon Artists.

1990 - “Cut & Dry” awarded the MICHAEL M. ENGEL MEMORIAL AWARD in the 48th Annual Exhibition of Audubon Artists.

1990 - “Naptime” published as limited edition print: edition of 500 plus 25 Artist’s Proofs.

1990 - Asked to serve as Juror of Selection and Awards for the 61st Annual Juried Art Exhibition at the Philip’s Mill, New Hope, PA.

1990 - “Family Man” awarded the GRUMBACHER SILVER MEDALLION AWARD in the Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors in Old Forge, New York.

1990 - Article, “Artist Preserves Rural America” by Michelle Biggerstaff, appears in the Kutztown Tower, published by the Kutztown University Press.

1990 - Biography selected for inclusion in the 19th edition of Who’s Who in American Art.

1991 - “Northeast Corner” awarded the WINSOR & NEWTON AWARD in the 38th Annual Exhibition of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic.

1991 - Article “Enrich the Familiar with Egg Tempera” appears in the June issue of The Artist’s magazine. The article, written by Walter Garver, includes three reproductions of egg tempera paintings, five step-by-step photos and a photo of the artist.

1991 - Served as Juror of Awards for the Bethlehem Sidewalk Show, Bethlehem, PA.

1991 - “Swept Away” awarded the NATIONAL ARTS CLUB AWARD in the 41st
Annual Exhibition of Knickerbocker Artists at the Salmagundi Club, New York City.

1991 - “Secluded” appears as a billboard along highways in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania as part of “Artboards 91”, a fund raiser for the Baum School of Art, Allentown, PA.

1991 - “Back Door Bell” awarded the RENEE MCNEELY MEMORIAL AWARD FOR
TRADITIONAL PAINTING in the 78th Annual Exhibition of Allied Artists of America.

1992 - “Memory Bank” awarded the MORDECAI NEWMAN MEMORIAL AWARD in the 39th Annual Exhibition of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic.

1992 - Letter to the editor, “Better Late Than Never” appears in October issue of American Artist magazine.

1992 - Article, “Studio Supplies, Support With Style” by R. Wade Jones, which includes quote and photo of the artist, appears in November issue of The Artist’s magazine.

1992 - Guest speaker representing the arts during Career Fest Conference for high school students, hosted by Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, PA.

1992 - “Mare’s Tail” awarded the NEWMAN GALLERIES AWARD in the Philadelphia Watercolor Club 74th Annual Exhibition, Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA.

1993 - Artwork displayed in reception area of Congressman Paul Mchale’s Washington, D.C. office.

1993 - Television interview with the artist is broadcast on WLVT-TV Channel 39 as a portion of the monthly show “First Monday”.

1993 - “Secluded” accepted into the 126th Annual Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society, New York City.

1993 - Twenty Year Retrospective Show: Douglas Wiltraut, 1973-1993. State Theater Center for the Arts, Easton, PA.

1993 - Served as Juror of Selection and Awards for the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission’s exhibition: “The Artist Looks at Hunterdon County”, Hunterdon Art Center, Clinton, New Jersey.

1993 - “Setting Son” awarded the RUTH ROSENAU SILVER MEDALLION in the
Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors, Old Forge, NY.

1993 - Served as Juror of Selection and Awards for the Burlington County 17th Annual Juried Art Show held in the Smithville Mansion, Mount Holly, NJ.

1993 - “Setting Son” awarded the PNC BANK AWARD in the 75th Annual Exhibition of the Philadelphia Watercolor Club, American College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

1993 - Artist and his work featured in “CELEBRATING THE ARTS IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY” video produced by the Binney & Smith Corporation.

1993 - Egg Tempera demonstration presented to the Parkland Art League, Allentown, PA.

1993 - “The Migrator” awarded the JOE AND EMILY LOWE AWARD FOR A CONTEMPORARY PAINTING in the 80th Annual Exhibition of Allied Artists of America, New York City.

1994 - “Reds” awarded the GRUMBACHER GOLD MEDAL in the 41st Annual Exhibition of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic.

1994 - “Family Man” invited for inclusion in the exhibition, “The Face of America: Contemporary Portraits in Watercolor” curated by Robert McGrath, Ph. D., Professor of Art History, Dartmouth. Exhibited at the Arts Guild of Old Forge, Old Forge, New York.

1994 - One of five artists invited to exhibit in the Second Annual Alumni Art Show at the Sharadin Art Gallery, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA.

1994 - Elected to serve as Juror of Awards for the 81st Annual of the Allied Artists of America, New York City.

1994 - Group Show: “Contemporary Landscape Painting” curated by Midge Stires.
Exhibited at The Gallery, Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, PA.

1995 - “Light Fiesta” selected for inclusion in the Knickerbocker Artists Signature Classic, “A Salute to the Fun and Flair of the Southwest”. Exhibition held at the Patio Azul Galleries, Sedona, AZ.

1995 - Invited to serve of Jury of Selection for the 95th Annual Exhibition of the Philadelphia Watercolor Club.

1995 - Slide lecture presented to art students at the Dorothy and Dexter Baker Center for the Arts, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA.

1996 - “Light Fiesta” awarded the RALPH FABRI MEDAL in the 43rd Annual of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic.

1996 - “Sweet Seventy” awarded the DOROTHEA AND ALBERT GORDON MEMORIAL AWARD in the 15th Annual Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors.

1996 - Invited to serve on Jury of Awards for the 54th Annual Exhibition of the New Jersey Watercolor Society at the Monmouth Museum.

1996 - The book “Best of Acrylic Painting”, edited by Alfred M. Duca and Lynn Loscutoff, includes four full color reproductions of paintings by the artist. Published by Rockport Publishers.

1996 - Elected Honorary Member of the Salmagundi Club, New York City.

1997 - Review written by Wiltraut of the book “Andrew Wyeth: A Secret Life” by Richard Meryman, appears in the April issue of American Artist magazine.
1997 - Group show, “The Lehigh River: Then and Now”, Payne Gallery, Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA.

1997 - “Indian Headdress” awarded the LIQUITEX ART AWARD in the 44th Annual Exhibition of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic.

1997 - “Golden Age” awarded the SALLIE & GANNON KASHIWA AWARD in the 16th Annual Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors, Old Forge, New York.

1997 - The book “Best of Watercolor II” published by Rockport Publishers, includes color reproductions of “Setting Son” and “Mare’s Tail”.

1997 - Selected to serve on Membership Nomination Committee for Allied Artists of America, New York.

1997 - The book “Portrait Inspirations” published by Rockport Publishers, includes color reproductions of four paintings by the artist including paintings on both the front and back covers.

1997 - The book “Best of Watercolor: Painting Light & Shadow” by Rockport Publishers, includes color reproduction and text of “Family Man”.

1997 - The book “Best of Watercolor: Painting Composition” by Rockport Publishers, includes a color reproduction and text of “Heaven On Earth”.

1998 - Invited to serve on Jury of Awards for Non-members Show of the Salmagundi Club, New York.

1998 - Presented the ARTS OVATION AWARD by the Allentown Arts Commission. Presented proclamations by both the House of Representatives and Senate of Pennsylvania.

1998 - “Family Man” awarded the STRATHMORE PAPER AWARD in the 98th Anniversary Exhibition of the Philadelphia Watercolor Club at the Atlantic City Art Center.

1998 - One man show of 18 paintings at the Banana Factory, Bethlehem, PA.

1998 - Article, “Douglas Wiltraut”, by Marilyn J. Fox, appeared in the November/December issue of Lehigh Valley Magazine. Features four color reproductions of paintings and photo of the artist.

1998 - Art Review: Who Needs Oil? Skill and Beauty of Paper, by Fred B. Adelson appears in the October 18 issue of the New York Times. “Family Man” is talked about within the text of the review.

1999 - “Reds” appears in the book “The Artistic Touch 3” published by Creative Art Press.

1999 - “Whiskey” awarded the ART STUDENTS LEAGUE AWARD in the 46th Annual Exhibition of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic.

1999 - “Whiskey” appears as part of the article, “Meet The Media”, by James Tilden in the June issue of The Artist’s Magazine.

1999 - “Monk” awarded the ADIRONDACKS WILDERNESS AWARD AND ROUSE GOLD MEDALLION in the 18th Annual Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors, Old Forge, New York. 1999 - Invited to serve on the Jury of Awards for the 57th Annual Exhibition of the New Jersey Watercolor Society held at the Nabisco Gallery, East Hanover, New Jersey.

1999 - Invited to serve on Jury of Selection for the 86th Annual of the Allied Artists of America, National Arts Club, New York City.

1999 - “Monk” awarded the ELIZABETH SHOBER HOOPER MEMORIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PRESENTATION AND TECHNIQUE in the 99th International Exhibition of Works on Paper of the Philadelphia Watercolor Club.

1999 - The artist is presented with the CREST MEDAL by the Philadelphia Watercolor Club.

1999 - “Monk” appears in the book “Best of Watercolor III” published by Rockport Publishers.

1999 - “Monk” appears in a full color reproduction as part of the article “Rising Stars ‘99” by Maureen Bloomfield and Loraine Crouch in the Winter 2000 issue of Watercolor Magic magazine.

1999 - “Monk”, “The Migrator” and “Whiskey” selected for inclusion in the book The Artist’s Illustrated Encyclopedia: terms, techniques and materials for the practicing artist, written by Phil Metzger and published by North Light Books.

1999 - The painting “Peeling Back Time” displayed at the Louisian Building in Houston, Texas as part of a Member’s Show of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic which was participating in the Watermedia 2000 event taking place from April 1 through April 30.

2000 - The artist becomes the first inductee into the Whitehall High School Art Hall of Fame.

2000 - “Looking At The Moon” awarded the TRAILS & STREAMS MEDALLION in the 19th Annual Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors.

2000 - “Monk” one of 210 pieces accepted into the AIM FOR ARTS INTERNATIONAL
EXHIBITION sponsored by the Federation of Canadian Artists held on Granville Island in Vancouver, British Colombia. One of fourteen paintings to receive an award.

2000 - “Looking At The Moon” awarded the PHILADELPHIA WATERCOLOR SOCIETY FOUNDER’S AWARD in the 100th Anniversary Exhibition held at the Philip & Muriel Berman Museum of Art.

2000 - The artist is selected to serve as a Juror of Selection and Awards for the 3rd Annual Pennsylvania Farm Show Art Exhibition.

2001 - The artist is selected to serve as a Juror of Selection for the 101st Annual Exhibition of the Philadelphia Watercolor Society.

2001 - The artist is selected to receive the ROTHERMEL AWARD from the Kutztown University Alumni Association. This award recognizes the notable and distinguished achievements of alumni in their professional or personal life.

2001 - “Early Riser” is awarded the JUDY AND ELIAS NEWMAN MEMORIAL AWARD in the 48th Annual of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic.

2001 - “Monk” is awarded the JUROR’S MENTION AWARD in the 65th Annual Midyear Exhibition of the Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio.

2001 - “Vital Signs”, an egg tempera, is commissioned by Lehigh Valley Hospital.

2002 - “Firestarters” is awarded the SALMAGUNDI CLUB AWARD in the 49th Annual of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic.

2002 - Selected as a juror for the Jack Richeson sponsored national “Casein Competition”. Served with M. Stephen Doherty, Editor of American Artist Magazine, and John Molnar.

2002 - “Alberta Clipper” is awarded the CHARLES WEITZMAN - WILLIAM KOWALSKY MEMORIAL AWARD in the 21st Annual Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors.

2002 - “Looking At The Moon” is awarded the PENNSYLVANIA WATERCOLOR SOCIETY THIRD MEDAL in the 23rd Annual Exhibition.

2002 - Presented with the SYLVAN GROUSE GUILD MEDAL for lifetime achievement from the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society.

2003 - Juror of Selection and Awards for the Greater Norristown Art League Annual Exhibition.

2003 - Juror of Awards for the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission exhibition.

2003 - Juror of Selection and Awards for the Philips Mill 74th Juried Art Exhibition.

2003 - Invited to serve as Juror of Awards for the 61st Annual Exhibition of the New Jersey Watercolor Society held at the Ridgewood Art Institute.

2003 - “Barely A Breeze” awarded the MARK FREEMAN MEMORIAL AWARD in the 50th Anniversary of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic.

2003 - Invited to serve as Juror of Selection and Awards for the 24th Annual Juried Exhibition of the Lambertville Historical Society at the Coryell Gallery in Lambertville, New Jersey.

2004 - “Sweet Seventy” accepted into the 137th American Watercolor Society International Exhibition.

2004 - The casein painting “A First Lesson In Art” appears in the February issue of The Artist’s Magazine as part of the article “A Most Versatile Paint” by Cathy Bennett. The painting is in the collection of Jack Richeson.