National Watercolor Society

NATIONAL WATERCOLOR SOCIETY

The National Watercolor Society is one of the oldest non-profit artist-led societies in the United States. Our mission - encouraging innovation in watermedia through education, outreach, and exhibitions - promote the advancement of watermedia and inspire the next generation of watermedia artists. Be sure to check out the EXHIBITIONS and VIDEO

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With an exciting vision and a new appreciation for an old art form, the California Water Color Society was founded in 1920. As the country grew, painters found inspiration in the expansive western lands and were, in their way, pioneers of a new spirit.

The name of the society has changed twice since that time: first in 1967, to California National Watercolor Society; then in 1975, when the members voted to become simply the National Watercolor Society.

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2022 NWS 102nd International Open Exhibition

Exhibition dates: September 1 - November 6, 2022

Many Congratulations to all of you whose paintings were selected! To those who submitted this year and were not successful, please don't be disheartened. The Jurors of Selection, Mark Mehaffey, Dale Laitinen and Mary Alice Braukman, had a difficult time as the competition was fierce and wall space limited. We have all walked in your shoes and know that trying again is our only possibility for success next time!

For artists who will be applying for NWS Signature, we held several special Zoom Q&A Sessions. If you missed it or have questions, please contact the Exhibition Director. Deadline to apply is Friday, July 15th. Click here for application.

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For Exhibitor Shipping Documents click HERE

Edward Abrams CA, 1946 Indian Chief

Ingrid Albrecht IL, On the Move

Geoffrey Allen CA, Boatyard Rhapsody

Gloria Miller Allen ID, Out of the Depths

Daven Anderson MO, Heavenly Light

Andrew Arkell IL, Silo II

Phil Babb WI, Visiting Hours

Joanna Barnum MD, Breach

Sean Barrett CA, Grinding

Mary Ann Beckwith Canada, Inside Out

Sagnik Biswas India, Delft - variegated! (No 3)

Katryn Bowe NY, Off Piste

Karen Braverman FL, String Theory- Law of Attraction

Cindy Briggs UT, Dead Horse Point, Utah Canyonlands

Jessica Bryant ID, Owyhee Sunset

Will Bullas CA, A bit of bother...

Helen Burkett FL, Glorious Day

Ken Call IL, Sheltered Again!

Diane Chencharick FL, Summer Into Fall

Elaine Daily-Birnbaum WI, Edging In

Son Do CA, Landscape

Stephen Edwards IN, Cola Wars

Toni Elkins SC, Kokopelli dance #16

Carolyn Epperly SC, Summer ice cream

Rich Ernsting IN, Bohemian Jazz

Barbara Fox NY, Ode To Bouguereau

Qian Gao CA, Early Birds

Ken Goldman CA, Historical Timelines

Jean Grastorf FL, Santorini donkeys

Ann Greene NJ, Within You Without You

Steve Griggs CO, Uncle Lloyd's Visit

Lynne Hardwick SC, Nomads Vision XXXXIII

Connie Hendrix CO, Celestial

William Hook WA, Bridging the Nile

Xiao Xing Hu SC, Rural Market

John Hulsey KS, Last Light, January

Judith Hummer NJ, Finding Solace

Peter Jablokow IL, Type bars

John James VA, Stringing A Thought-5Xs

Choon Seng Jayson Yeoh Malaysia, Liberty #33

Karen Knutson MN, Difference of Opinion

Lynne Kroll FL, Moon Indigo

Chris Krupinski OH, Star

Stan Kurth AZ, Windowpane No.75

Robbie Laird CA, Ancient Interflow

Janet Laird-Lagassee ME, Single Sheldon

Shuang Li CA, A Painting Project

Yan Liang China, Miao silverware - noon

Yihuan Ling China, Grandmother blessing

Robin Lee Makowski FL, At the Corner of Olive & Onion

Sherry Matlack AZ, The Future

Mark McDermott AK, Independence Mine #4

Angus McEwan Scotland, Waiting Room

Robert Mcintyre CA, Night is Coming

Ruth Miller CA, Paris Train Station

Mark Mohr KS, The Barn Find

Kathleen Mooney MI, Moon Tide

Pat Moseuk CA, Putting On My Coat

Hugh Mossman ID, Sunday Afternoon

Sabir Nazar India, Flower Pots

Michelle Nixon UT, Portrait of a Young Lady

Judy Nunno FL, Orange Aid

Catherine O'Neill NY, Just A Minute

Fernando Pena Uruguay, Paper Bag

Carole Pickle PA, Texture Mountain

Mila Raphael OR, What Are We Waiting For?

Doreen Renner Canada, Electric Blue

Mary Rollins OR, The Young One

John Salminen MN, Promenade

Joseph Santos CA, Digger Derrick 2

Ekaterina Sava Italy, Silence in the air

Thomas Schaller CA, Afternoon in Rome

Michael Solovyev Canada, Very Cold Sea

Anne Watson Sorensen ID, The Art of Being

Robert Steinmetz ME, Smoke Break

Bonnie Steinsnyder NY, Orchids at Attention, Orchids at Ease

Peggy Stenmark CO, Silent Train

Jiangang Sun China, Beach three

Robert Tandecki Tandecki WA, The crows

Sue Steele Thomas VA, Turbulent Flow

Ron Thurston PA, Paint Escape

Mary Tilton WI, Shelter From the Storm

Carmella Tuliszewski PA, Tangled

Linda Vanek TX, Breakthrough I

Carrie Waller Japan, Kyokusen

Lorraine Watry CO, Some of My Favorite Things

Gale Webb TX, Flight of the Imagination

Jean Weiner WI, Back Alley Amble

Lynn Welker CA, Castle Rock Canyon

Frank Wengen PA, Hibernation Complete

Daniela Werneck TX, Bursting Into Bloom

Jianzhong Wu China, Flowers

Christopher Wynn VA, Masquerade in Venice

Keiko Yasuoka TX, Summer Table

Wai Hoi Yau China, Wan Chai (Hong Kong) at 8pm

Xiaochang Zhang CA, Daughter

2022 Member Exhibition

Click HERE to view the 2022 NWS Member Exhibit

The NWS Member Exhibition 2022 Opening is now on youtube: https://youtu.be/jsxcUjJAlWQ

101st INTERNATIONAL OPEN EXHIBITION 2021

Click HERE to view the IOE YouTube Premiere Virtual Opening

Click HERE to view the Exhibition (YouTube)

Click HERE for the NWS 101ST International Open Exhibition Online Gallery. (Artspan)

2021 VOLUNTEER EXHIBITION

Click HERE to view the 2021 Volunteer Exhibition (YouTube)

Click HERE for the NWS 101ST International Open Exhibition Online Gallery. (Artspan)

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