Philadelphia Water Color Society

Welcome

Brook among Rocks by John Singer Sargent,
one or our first members and a frequent exhibitor

A Long Tradition

Established in 1900, the Philadelphia Water Color Society has been supporting artists working with watercolors and other media on paper ever since. We do this through exhibitions, workshops, demos, and other means of community support.

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Join Us

The Society currently enjoys the participation of nearly 500 members from the greater Philadelphia area, elsewhere in the United States, and from around the world. Membership does have its benefits.

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Exhibitions

International Exhibition

This year's International Exhibition of Works on Paper is on display from September 17 to October 19, 2024, at the Henry Gallery, Penn State Great Valley, 30 E. Swedesford Road, Malvern, Pennsylvania.

124th International Exhibition 

Members Show

The 2024 Members Show can be viewed online.

2024 Members Show 

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Sheltered Again! by Kenneth Call, an award-winning watercolor painting from the 124th International Exhibition of Works on Paper

BAR, Baxter Street, NYC (detail) by Tim Saternow
Tim will be conducting a two-day workshop on the techniques and processes for his distinctive architectural landscapes on October 15 & 16, 2024.

Events

We produce events throughout the year, including demos, multi-day workshops, plein air painting, and member meetings. Some of them are held in-person while others are online.

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Upcoming Events

No upcoming events have been finalized, but several are in the planning stage.