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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—promotes the advancement of watermedia and inspires the next generation of watermedia artists.  We achieve our mission by providing our artist-members, guests, youth, and the viewing public with the opportunity and space to meet, share, and collaborate nationally and internationally through demonstrations, workshops, lectures, exchanges, special exhibits, on-line platforms and any other means available to us.


If you are a member, click here to access exclusive Member Discounts, Monthly Watercolor Watercooler events, NWS Newsletters, and the Members Directory.

New! NWS Member Individual Critique Sessions

Personalized Feedback from Esteemed NWS Past Jurors of Selection

Michael Holter, Ken Goldman, Jean Pederson, Thomas Schaller and Iain Stewart

We are excited to launch an exclusive pilot program offering NWS Members the opportunity to receive individual, one-on-one critiques from our distinguished Past Jurors of Selection. Whether you are an emerging artist or a seasonal professional, this is your chance to gain insightful, constructive feedback from some of the most respected watercolor artists working today.  

Click here to learn more and secure your spot today!  Get ready to elevate your art!



Join us on the SECOND Tuesday of the month, February 3rd, 2026 at 4:30pm Pacific Time (check your time zone)

for the NWS Watercolor Watercooler. Ring in the new year and help shape future NWS Watercolor Watercooler events. 

We would love to hear your ideas and celebrate watermedia.  


Save these dates for future Watercolor Watercooler

February 3, 2026 - Discussion on Abstracts with Elaine Daily Birnbaum, Stan Kurth and Kathleen Mooney

March 3, 2026 - Demo Artist Michelle Nixon

April 7, 2026 - Discussion with 2026 Jurors of Selection Ratindra Das, Robbie Laird and Gale Webb

May 5, 2026 - Discussion on Call for Entry: Tips, Insights & How Jurors' Score with Robin Lee Makowski and Judy Saltzman

June 2, 2026 - Guest Artist Beverly Yankwitt, Demos an Abstract


  If you missed any of our previous sessions, you can watch the full videos under the Member Only tab.

Not a member yet! Please consider joining NWS today to gain access to events like
this and connect with a vibrant community of watermedia artists.
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NWS has an extensive library of videos from exhibitions, demonstrations and much more. 

Click HERE to view all of the NWS Exhibitions on You Tube.

NWS Members are eligible for member discounts from our Sponsors!  

Don't forget to check the Member Discounts page for new specials!

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