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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.
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This exceptional NWS Member Exhibition, curated by Kathleen Giles,
is one of those collections that keeps revealing something new every time you view it.
Please feel free to share it with your fellow artists, family and friends. Our heartfelt gratitude to Kathleen,
Juror of Selection and Judge of Awards for shaping this remarkable collection!
Click here for the 2026 NWS Member Exhibition - NWS Stream
2026 NWS Member Exhibition Live Online Review
Something Special is on the Horizon!
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We’re excited to welcome Stephen Quiller for Watercolor Watercooloer. An internationally recognized painter, author, and instructor, Stephen is celebrated for his mastery of watercolor and other watermedia, as well as his innovative teaching style. As Judge of Awards for our International Exhibition, he brings decades of artistic experience and inspiration to this special event. Whether you're a watercolor enthusiast or simply love great art, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn from one of the field’s most respected artists. Stay tuned for event details—we can’t wait to share this experience with you! Join us on July 7, 2026 at 4:30pm Pacific Time (check your time zone) for another NWS Watercolor Watercooler |
Imagine connecting with watercolor artists from around the world—sharing ideas, techniques, and inspiration. Save these dates for future Watercolor Watercooler - First Tuesday of the Month August 4, 2026 - Wonderful product demonstrations by Dixon Ticonderoga & Michael Harding September 1, 2026 - Legal Creative Boundaries w/ Douglas Cherry, Board Certified Intellectual Property Specialist We would love to hear your ideas and celebrate watermedia. 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 |
Michael Holter, NWS/AWS/AIS/TWSA/SWS, served as a Juror of Selection for the 105th International Open Exhibition. An award-winning watercolorist, Michaels’ work is represented in private and corporate collections throughout the US and internationally. He brings extensive professional experience as a teacher, creative director, and business leader in both fine and commercial art. Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in art education and a Master of Arts in Visual Communication.
Sign Up Now! Registration Deadline is June 22nd, 2026
6 Hour Live Zoom (demo & instruction)
Friday, June 26 & Saturday 27, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Pacific Time
Members $180 / Non-Members $225 / No Refunds
Video Recording will be available for 6 months to review lesson.
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