Our Mission

We promote watercolor and water media as an important and recognized medium in the arts community and provides support as well as educational opportunities to watercolor artists - whether beginners or professionals.

We offer a variety of educational opportunities including eight (8) monthly meetings with demonstrations and lectures by renowned national or prominent local artists. In the Fall and Spring, we host three-day water media workshops with nationally recognized artists.

We recognize and encourage artistic excellence through juried exhibitions in the Fall and Spring.

Click to - Read more about JWS, Board and Committees, and History 

Access Calendar of Events for list of all upcoming events and meetings.

Next General Meeting
Tuesday, November 26, 2024, 6pm to 8pm
Guest Artist: Mary O Smith
Cypress Village, Egret Room

More information on Mary O Smith Demonstration Program information will be coming soon.

Come early at 5:30 to socialize with fellow artists. Refreshments will be served.

Please note: Our general monthly meetings are now at Cypress Village, 4600 Middleton Park Cir E, Jacksonville, FL 32224 in the Egret Room.

To see more about monthly meetings, locations and upcoming schedule, click here.

Enter the New Jacksonville Watercolor Society Promotion Contest

The Jacksonville Watercolor Society (JWS) is sponsoring a contest for club members to encourage new people to join. The winning design(s) may be displayed in print materials, at or/in libraries, art stores, or locations that would give the public more information about JWS.

Submissions may be horizontal or vertical, measuring approximately 12” x 14″. Two (2) entries per member are permitted. The design should encourage anyone to join regardless of skill level or experience. Club information and text will be added to the art once a design(s) is chosen. Entries must be submitted to Heather Hill on or before the next meeting, November 26, 2024. Reach out to Heather Hill, Co-VP Membership, at 614-562-3343 with questions.  Click button below for "The 2024 Promotion Contest Rules and Entry Form".

Rules and Entry Form

Shows 


2024 Fall Juried Show

The 2024 JWS Fall Juried Show is at Christ Episcopal Church in Ponte Vedra from October 18 to December 2.
Key dates to remember:
* Take-down/pick-up December 2, 10 am to 12 pm.

Click here to see this show and other shows including programs and winners from past shows in the gallery.

The 2024 Student show winners are also on display and can be viewed on the student shows gallery page.


2025 Spring Juried Show

The 2025 JWS Spring Juried Show at St Augustine Art Association from February 7 to March 1.
Key dates to remember:
*   Opening reception and awards-Fri, Feb 7, 7:00 pm.
*   Online entries , Jan 24 to Jan 30, 2025.
*  Jurying and judging by Mary O. Smith, Tues, Feb 4 
*  Delivery/Take-in of framed and matted paintings, Tues, Feb 4, 11 am to 12 pm.
*  Take-down/pick-up Sun, March 2, 12 pm to 2 pm.
Click here to see more about this show and other shows including winners from past shows in the gallery.

     Publications & Events


Fall 2 Day Workshop
February 5 -6, 2025

Mary O Smith

More Information About the Workshop Will Be Announced

For more details and to register go to Workshop page.


Newsletter

Read the latest newsletter by clicking on the image of the cover to the right. 

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See more about our communications for members, the latest trifold and calendar of events, past newsletters, and links to websites of interest to members.


Artist of the Year - 2023

Pablo Rivera was honored as 2023 Artist of the Year, a once-in-a-lifetime award, for his service to JWS as well as his award winning talent in JWS juried shows.  His special show, plaque, and pin are planned for Fall 2024 show and reception in Westbury Parish Hall, Christ Episcopal Church.

Click to See more about Pablo, AOTY award, guidelines for nomination, and previous recipients. 

Donations

JWS recently received a generous donation in the name of a long term member who passed away.  Over years, we have received other donations as well as art materials and supplies that honor past and current members.  We appreciate the generous support of JWS and its mission.  To help with future donations, we have provided instructions and contacts on our membership page.  Please go to the bottom of the membership page for more information on donations.