In 1984 a group of artists organized for these purposes:

* To promote and insure the high standards of the art of watercolor painting in the state of West Virginia.

* To guide and assist the student and aspiring watercolor artist in West Virginia.

* To encourage within the general public the advancement and understanding of the broad scope of watercolor painting.

These fifty-four artists thus became the Charter Members of the West Virginia Watercolor Society.

In the years since that beginning these purposes continue to be met by holding watercolor workshops, publishing a newsletter, and by hosting both juried and non-juried exhibitions.

You are welcomed and encouraged to join with WVWS as we continue to pursue these goals. Please visit our Membership page to learn more about joining WVWS.

2017-2018 Officers

• President, Martha Reynolds
• Vice President, Debbie Lester
• Recording Secretary, Vacant
• Corresponding Secretary, Jane C. Michael
• Treasurer, Linda Elmer

Regional Directors

• Region I, Lou Gates
• Region II. Patricia Roberts
• Region III, Joy Cooper
• Region IV, Katy Crim
• Region V, Janet Hart
• Region-at-Large, Robert W. Smith

Committees

• Exhibits: Linda Elmer
• Membership: Jeannine Romano
• Video Librarian: Doncia Franklin
• Workshops: Judy Mattson Reed
• Newsletter Editor: Kristen Colebank
• Publicity: Linda J.C. Turner
• Webmaster: Kristen Colebank
• Archival Librarian: Doncia Franklin
• Jury: Christine Rhodes