West Virginia artists are invited to submit an ornament honoring healthcare workers for the 2020 Artistree event. The ornaments will be displayed on a tree in the West Virginia Culture …
All-Member 2020 Awards
View PostWVWS dues notices being mailed
View PostOctober Newsletter
Newsletter Editor Janet Hart has released the October WVWS Newsletter. If you have news to share, be sure to contact her using the information she provides in the Newsletter. Please …
Members earn Juried, Signature status in WVWS
The West Virginia Watercolor Society jury committee has wrapped up its work for 2020, and jury chairwoman Laurie Goldstein-Warren reports the committee received four applications for Juried status and five …
All-Member Exhibition 2020
View PostAqueous 2020
After many ups and downs, the West Virginia Watercolor Society is proud to present its national juried exhibition, Aqueous 2020! WVWS wants to thank our juror, Brienne Brown, NWS, as …
All-Member 2020 Awards
View PostAll-Member Exhibition 2020
View PostAqueous 2020
After many ups and downs, the West Virginia Watercolor Society is proud to present its national juried exhibition, Aqueous 2020! WVWS wants to thank our juror, Brienne Brown, NWS, as …
Artists Accepted to Aqueous 2020
View PostAqueous 2020 update (again): New format
View PostAll-Member 2019 Show Awards
View PostAll-Member Exhibition 2019
The annual WVWS All-Member Exhibition will take place at the ArtSpring Gallery at the Cotrill Opera House in Thomas, W.Va., Nov. 8, 2019 – Jan. 3, 2020. The awards reception …
Aqueous 2019 Exhibition
View PostAqueous 2019 Painting Gallery
West Virginia Watercolor Society’s national juried exhibition, Aqueous 2019, is open at the Parkersburg Art Center, 725 Market St., Parkersburg, W.Va., through June 15. Juror for the show is Cody …
Signature member Watson publishes book
View PostMichael in solo, national exhibits
Jane C. Michael, Morgantown, reports that her watercolor “WVU Heritage Tomatoes” was one of four West Virginia artists’ works accepted for exhibit in the 20th Wills Creek Exhibition, hosted by …
Members go to the dogs (and rocks and sheep, too)
Several WVWS members participated in and were award-winners at Parkersburg Art Center’s new exhibition, “Bow WOW Meow,” which is on display at PAC until Aug. 24. The reception, which was …
Member News Updates
View PostMember news from Region V
WVWS members participated in the Steubenville Art Association Annual Spring Show in early April. Among the participants were Donna Hall, Janet Hart, Janet Sheehan and Gussie Smith. More can be …
WVWS members exhibiting around state
Several WVWS members have been showcasing their work in solo exhibitions around the state in recent weeks. April Waltz is March featured artist at Artworks Around Town in Wheeling WVWS …
Lester exhibiting in Princeton
Debbie Lester, president of WVWS, has an exhibit of her paintings on display at the Rotunda Art Gallery at the Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton through March 6. The Chuck …
‘Watermedia Trio’ features WVWS members
A new exhibition, “Watermedia Trio” will open Saturday, Sept. 9, at The Art Store in downtown Charleston and features the works of WVWS members Pamela Gatens and Laurie Goldstein-Warren, as well …
WVWS dues notices being mailed
View PostMembers earn Juried, Signature status in WVWS
The West Virginia Watercolor Society jury committee has wrapped up its work for 2020, and jury chairwoman Laurie Goldstein-Warren reports the committee received four applications for Juried status and five …
Members earn Signature Status in WVWS
View Post2020 Artistree Submissions due Nov. 20
West Virginia artists are invited to submit an ornament honoring healthcare workers for the 2020 Artistree event. The ornaments will be displayed on a tree in the West Virginia Culture …
All-Member 2020 Awards
View PostWVWS dues notices being mailed
View PostOctober Newsletter
Newsletter Editor Janet Hart has released the October WVWS Newsletter. If you have news to share, be sure to contact her using the information she provides in the Newsletter. Please …
Artists Accepted to Aqueous 2020
View PostApril WVWS Newsletter
Janet Hart has released the latest WVWS newsletter, filled with member news, and updates. Enjoy and please take note of the June 20 deadline for the next newsletter edition. Contact …
Apply for Juried, Signature status
West Virginia Watercolor Society Associate and Juried members are invited to apply for either Juried or Signature status in the society. An online application process is available this year. Please …
Robin Poteet workshop – Cancelled
View PostWVWS student winner at YAM exhibit
WVWS has recognized Jamie Daugherty, a student at Tyler Consolidated High School, with the West Virginia Watercolor Society Award at the annual Youth Art Month exhibit, held at the Parkersburg …
Start off 2020 with the WVWS newsletter
Janet Hart has published the first newsletter for 2020! Enjoy the news, and please take note of the March 20 deadline for the next newsletter edition. Contact Janet to submit …
2020 Artistree Submissions due Nov. 20
West Virginia artists are invited to submit an ornament honoring healthcare workers for the 2020 Artistree event. The ornaments will be displayed on a tree in the West Virginia Culture …
All-Member Exhibition 2020
View PostAqueous 2020 update (again): New format
View PostApply for Juried, Signature status
West Virginia Watercolor Society Associate and Juried members are invited to apply for either Juried or Signature status in the society. An online application process is available this year. Please …
Robin Poteet workshop – Cancelled
View PostAll-Member Exhibition 2019
The annual WVWS All-Member Exhibition will take place at the ArtSpring Gallery at the Cotrill Opera House in Thomas, W.Va., Nov. 8, 2019 – Jan. 3, 2020. The awards reception …
Apply for Juried, Signature Status
West Virginia Watercolor Society Associate and Juried members are invited to apply for either Juried or Signature status in the society. An online application process is available this year. Please …
Workshops, Classes, and More
View PostAqueous 2019 Prospectus and Entry Forms
View PostSignature exhibition planned in Moorefield
WVWS will have an exhibition of works by Signature WVWS members, hosted by Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College in Moorefield, Aug. 13 – Oct. 26, 2018. An opening …
Aqueous 2019 Painting Gallery
West Virginia Watercolor Society’s national juried exhibition, Aqueous 2019, is open at the Parkersburg Art Center, 725 Market St., Parkersburg, W.Va., through June 15. Juror for the show is Cody …
Apply for Juried, Signature Status
West Virginia Watercolor Society Associate and Juried members are invited to apply for either Juried or Signature status in the society. An online application process is available this year. Please …
WVWS members exhibiting around state
Several WVWS members have been showcasing their work in solo exhibitions around the state in recent weeks. April Waltz is March featured artist at Artworks Around Town in Wheeling WVWS …
Robin Poteet workshop – Cancelled
View PostRecap of 2019 WVWS Workshop
This year’s WVWS workshop was held at North Bend State Park from August 1- 4, and was advertised as an opportunity to create abstract paintings, led by Rita Montrosse.
WVWS Workshop with Rita Montrosse
The 2019 WVWS Workshop will feature another talented and popular artist, Rita Montrosse, GWS, KWS, WVWS, SWS, of Princeton, WV, brought back by popular demand. The workshop will be at …
Weekend Workshop/Work Session March 2
The West Virginia Watercolor Society will continue its series of one-day workshops on Saturday, March 2, at the Meadow Creek development in Bridgeport, W.Va. This will be a “work-only day” …
Ink and Watercolor Workshop – PART 2
WVWS is sponsoring another one-day workshop in drawing and sketching with India ink and watercolor, taught by Signature member Linda Elmer, on Saturday, Oct. 20, in Bridgeport. This workshop will …
Brienne Brown workshop recap
Written by Jane C. Michael At the annual WVWS workshop, this year held at North Bend State Park, participants learned techniques for painting “en plein air,” loosely translated as meaning …
Ink and watercolor workshop recap
Ink and watercolor washes have combined to provide WVWS Signature member Linda Elmer with a singular set of memories. Linda shared her visions of cities such as New Orleans, New …