Established in 1885, our mission is to encourage, educate, and promote professional excellence in the creation and development of original works of art, executed in aqueous media. We offer our members many opportunities to exhibit their work and develop professionally.

Upcoming Events

Next Jurying for New Artist Members

The next jurying for Artist Members will be held in March 3, 2012.

Drop-off time: Between 1:00 and 1:30 PM
Location: Howard County Center for the Arts
Pick-up time: No earlier than 3:00 PM but no later than 3:30 PM

Click here to download a pdf containing information about the jurying, plus the forms you will need.

Plan Ahead!

Next Jurying for New Signature Artist Members

The next jurying for Signature Artist Members will be held in October 21, 2012.

Drop-off time: Between 12:30 and 1:00 PM
Location: Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City, Maryland
Pick-up time:
No earlier than 3:00 PM but no later than 3:30 PM

Click here to download a pdf containing information about the jurying, plus the forms you will need.

Most of our shows and events can be entered online. See a list of events with links to entry forms for each event.

Blackrock Center for the Arts Exhibit

Germantown, MD
May 1-May 30, 2013
Reception: May 19, 1-3pm
Entry deadline: April 19

2013 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition

Stevenson University, Stevenson, MD
June 10 - July 31, 2013

Here is a list of the artists and the paintings that were selected.

Click here to download the prospectus.

Frequently asked questions and instructions for submitting digital images on a CD.

You can enter the show here.

Paul Jackson Workshops

Because of the overwhelming response to the first scheduled workshop, we have added a second one!

May Workshop
May 28-May 31, 2013 (registration is full)
The Hawthorn Center, Columbia, MD

Paul Jackson Evening Demo
The Hawthorn Center, Columbia, MD
May 29, 2013, 7pm
Sign up here.

June Workshop
June 3 - June 6 (registration is full)
The Hawthorn Center, Columbia, MD

Sign up here...

Next Jurying for New Signature Artist Members

The next jurying for Signature Artist Members will be held in October 5, 2013.

Drop-off time: Between 1:00 and 1:30 PM
Location: Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City, Maryland
Pick-up time:
No earlier than 3:00 PM but no later than 3:30 PM

Click here for more information.

Click here to download a pdf containing information about the jurying, plus the forms you will need.

To join, go to http://bws.onefireplace.com. Artists can join as Associate members by clicking on the Join Us link. To see details and apply for signature membership in the next jurying event, click on “Public Events” and register for the October 5, 2013 jury event.

Nancy Barch Multimedia Workshop

October 14 - October 17
The Hawthorn Center, Columbia, MD

More information...


Past shows

2012 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition

August 29 - October 4, 2012

One hundred fantastic watercolor paintings selected by esteemed juror, Frank Webb.

To see a list of the artists whose paintings were selected, click here.

Download the show catalog. The catalog includes pictures of the entries as well as a list of the award winners.

Delaplaine Art Center Show

See some of the award-winners...

Baltimore Watercolor Society’s 2011 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition

April 9 - May 21, 2011

The 2011 show is now over, but you can still download a copy of the show catalog here. In it you will find the names and images of the exihibitors.

WSSC Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

See some of the award-winners...

Joan Tarbell Plato, “A Place to Be”

Michael Bignell, “Washing Meander”

Mimi Hegler, “On the Wings of Spring”

Skip Lawrence, “Red, White and Black”

Sharon A. Green, “The Letter”

The Retired Tool Maker

Susan Murphy, “The Retired Tool Maker”

Early Autumn

Carolyn Councell, “Early Autumn”

Great Fall Rock Formation

Al Bishop, “Great Fall Rock Formation”

Red Berries

Kay Sandler, “Red Berries”

The Awakening

Janet Epstein, “The Awakening”