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, October 22, 2024
6pm to 8pm
Guest Artist: Robin Lee Makowski
Cypress Village, Egret Room
Join Robin Lee Makowski for a demonstration.
Robin is the juror for our Fall Show and the instructor for our Fall 2-day workshop "Kickin' Glass: Painting Glass & Shiny Stuff"
Robin Lee Makowski, NWS, FWS, FWS, NMWS-MP, WFWS, is an award-winning professional artist specializing in watercolor, and an instructor, illustrator, and author. Robin’s vibrant watercolors are painted in her
studio from her own original photography and still life set ups. She works in series and while no
subject is favored, her most popular series are her tropical and desert florals, and her Happy
Hour series, now with its 50th painting in the works.
She holds signature membership with FWS, National Watercolor Society, Western Federation of
Watercolor Societies, and holds Master Painter status with the New Mexico Watercolor Society.
She is represented by Lost Art Gallery in St. Augustine. Her work and bio be seen on her
website: rlmartist.com
Please note: Our general monthly meetings are now at Cypress Village, 4600 Middleton Park Cir E, Jacksonville, FL 32224 in the Egret Room.
Come early at 5:30 to socialize with fellow artists. Refreshments will be served.
To see more about monthly meetings, locations and upcoming schedule, click here.
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:
*Opening reception and awards-Sat, Oct 26 12:00 to 1:30 pm.
*Online entries , Oct 10 to 16, 2024.
*Jurying and judging by Robin Makowski, Oct 22. *Delivery/Take-in of framed and matted paintings, October 18, 10 am to 12 pm.
*Take-down/pick-up December 2, 10 am to 12 pm.
Click here to see more about this show and other shows including winners from past shows in the gallery.
2024 Student Show
We received 30 entries from students of Pine Forest Elementary School for the second Student Show sponsored by Jacksonville Watercolor Society. Four painting were chosen to best represent the school. These paintings will be hung in the JWS Fall Show at Christ Episcopal Church.
Click here to see more about this show and the gallery with paintings from this year's show.
Publications & Events
Fall 2 Day Workshop
With Robin Lee Makowski
"Kickin' Glass: Painting Glass & Shiny Stuff"
October 23 & 24, 2024
Join Robin Lee Makowski, NWS, FWS, FWS, NMWS-MP, WFWS, an award-winning professional artist specializing in watercolor, and an instructor, illustrator, and author, for this two-day workshop. The two-day workshop will focus on composition, set up your drawing for best results, avoiding issues and problem-solving, and painting believable clear & reflective objects. It will be held from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm at the Jacksonville Gem & Mineral Society, 3733 Crown Point Rd, Jacksonville. Fee is $250 for members and $285 for non members. This is a departure from our previous 3 day workshops for Fall and Spring.
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.