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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. Members can log in by clicking the icon at the top right of the page. Non-members can learn more about joining us on the Member Benefits page. Who We AreOur Members work in a variety of watermedia including: watercolor, gouache, acrylic, egg tempera, casein, and ink. We respect the opinions of our membership and ask them to share ideas such as new programs or new ways to deliver events to our membership and the public. We encourage members’ active involvement in our continued evolution and growth, with the goal of keeping watermedia in front of the public. |
140th Birthday Celebration LuncheonHelp us celebrate the 140th birthday of the Baltimore Watercolor Society. What began as the Baltimore Watercolor Club in 1885 as a small group of artists, BWS is now has over 700 members! We will enjoy delicious food and a talk from our guest speaker, Dr. Kathleen Foster, who will speak to us on American Watercolor in the Age of Homer and Sargent. Location: Open to Members and the public. You may invite one guest, until we reach the maximum number of attendees. See more information and register. 
Ships at the Dock, 1893 Dora Louise Murdoch - one of the founding members of the Baltimore Watercolor Society
BWS Semi-Annual Jurying for Signature Artist StatusRegistration is open August 9 through October 11 11:59PM Associate and non-BWS artists are welcome Jurying will take place on October 25, 2025 and decision letters will be mailed to artists within two weeks of this date. Applicants for signature status in Baltimore Watercolor Society must reside in the Mid-Atlantic region: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia.
| 2025 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL EXHIBITIONOctober 10, 2025 through January 11, 2026 Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion Galleries Reception and Awards Presentation: Sunday, November 9, 2025, 1:30-3:30pm Registration Period: June 6 - August 6, 2025. Full details, including the prospectus, can be found on the Mid-Atlantic Exhibition 2025 page. |
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