Jacksonville
Watercolor
Society
Founded in 1982, the Jacksonville Watercolor Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting watercolor and water media and supporting artists at every level.
Through demonstrations, workshops, exhibitions and fellowship, JWS encourages artistic growth and excellence while strengthening Jacksonville's watercolor community.
Click to - Read more about JWS, Board and Committees, and History
Upcoming Events in 2026
Nov 24, 2026 General Meeting – Barbara Holt, Artist of the Year 2024
Winter Break
Feb 2, 2027 General Meeting – Joel Popadics
Feb 3-4, 2027 2 Day Workshop -- Joel Popadics, Jacksonville Gem & Mineral Society
Feb 5, 2027 Spring Juried Workshop – St. Augustine Art Association
Feb 23, 2027 General Meeting – Becky Mentz, Artist of the Year 2025
Mar 23, 2027 General Meeting – Pablo Rivera
Apr 27, 2027 TBD
May 27, 2027 Members Social / Celebration
JWS General Meeting
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 6-8 pm
Guest Artist: Barbara Holt (AOTY)
Cypress Village, Egret Room
“More Information to Come"
Come early at 5:30 to socialize with fellow artists and enjoy the refreshments generously provided by Cypress Village. Click to - read more about meetings, location, directions.
Workshops
Feb 3-4, 2027 2 Day Workshop -- Joel Popadics, Jacksonville Gem & Mineral Society October 28-29, 2026 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
More information to come.
Shows
2026 Fall Juried Show Results
Congratulations to all the participants in the 2026 JWS Fall Watercolor Show. The number of entries were up, and the variety of subjects, styles, and techniques displayed is stunning.
Thanks to the volunteers that made this happen, especially Barbara Holt and Diane Schultz, our VPs, and to this year’s judge, Steve Rogers.
The paintings will be on display from October 27 to November 30, at Christ Episcopal Church, 400 San Juan Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, Monday – Friday. JWS paintings have been hung in both the Westbury Parish Hall and the Formation & Arts buildings. The 2025 Artist of the year exhibit and 2026 Student Show award winners’ exhibit are also on display.
To view the winners and all the show entries Click Here. To see the 2026 JWS Fall Watercolor Show Program Click Here. To view all the past juried shows’ results, Click Here and scroll down to the bottom of page to “5 - Gallery of Juried Shows”.
Don't Forget, November 30 - Take-down/pick-up at Christ Episcopal Church from 10 am. to 12 pm..
News
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, past newsletters, and links to websites of interest to members.
Donations
Over years, JWS has received generous donations as well as art materials and supplies that honor past and current members. If you or a loved one want to acknowledge the support and mission of JWS, please consider a donation. 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.