Philadelphia Water Color Society

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watercolor painting Brook among Rocks by John Singer Sargent

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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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

Members Show

The 2026 Members Show will be on display online from May 1 to June 1, 2026. Submissions open on February 2 and the deadline is March 16.

2026 Members Show

International Exhibition

The 125th International Exhibition of Works on Paper ran at the from October 18 to November 26, 2025 at the Community Art Center in Wallingford, PA. You can view the entries in our online gallery.

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watercolor painting of a winter scene on a residential street

Summer Street, Winter Morning by Fred Danzinger, one of the award winners from the 2025 Members Show.

watercolor painting of two surfers on the edge of a sandy beach

Surf's Up by Annie Strack. She will be presenting an online demonstration on March 28, 2026.

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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