| Kentucky Watercolor Society |
| The Kentucky Watercolor Society was formed in 1977 to promote water media as an important medium in the arts community and provide support and educational opportunities for water media artists. To that end, KWS sponsors exhibitions, competitions and workshops for professional, hobbyist, and beginning artists. The Kentucky Watercolor Society is a non-profit, nationally recognized, all-volunteer organization. Browse through our web pages and explore links (highlighted in yellow) to discover what KWS offers for both members and non-members alike. You'll find information on upcoming workshops, competitions, membership, artists and Mellwood Gallery, home to KWS, located in the heart of beautiful Louisville, Kentucky. Click here to see the Spring 2013 Newsletter KWS has grown to over 400 members across the United States gaining national prominence with its juried Aqueous USA competition. KWS is proud to announce its 36th Annual National Show, Aqueous USA 2013, October 28 - December 23, 2013 Opening and Awards Reception at Actors Theatre of Louisville - November 1, 2013 Deadline for Entry: July 15, 2013 Download the Aqueous USA 2013 Prospectus Trouble printing the Prospectus? (Click here) Aqueous USA 2012 Awards |
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| Copyright Kentucky Watercolor Society 2013. All rights reserved. No copy may be made of any picture or artwork without the consent of the artist. For website questions, contact the Webmaster, Rebecca Braden |
| Middletown Public Library Exchange KWS members are invited to display work at the Middletown Public Library. Artwork displayed and artists featured are selected on a rotating basis. Exchanges take place on the 1st Wednesday of every third month (March, June, September, and December) The next exchange is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5th, 9:15am Please contact Judy Mudd for more information or call 502.550.1827 |
| Calendar of Events Current Gallery Exhibit...In Celebration of Louisville and the Kentucky Derby May 24……....................................................Trolley Hop @ Mellwood Gallery May 31…….......................................................….Entry Deadline, AquaVenture June 1...............................................................................Gallery Meeting, 1pm June 1............................ ........……………… Fealing Lin Workshop, entry deadline June 5............................Middletown Public Library Exchange, 9:15am (See Below) June 6..............................................................Tom Scott's Summer Classes begin June 15……................................….. AquaVenture Notification of Accepted Work June 28...........................................................Trolley Hop @ Mellwood Gallery June 30……....... Drop off AquaVenture Paintings, 12-5pm @ Tim Faulkner Gallery July 8-12 ...........................................................................Fealing Lin Workshop July 10.............................................................Entry Deadline, Castleman Contest July 12…..............................…….. AquaVenture Opening Reception, 5:30-7:30pm July 13.....................Drop off Castleman paintings, 11am-3pm @ Mellwood Gallery July 15....................................................................Entry Deadline, Aqueous USA July 17.........................Drop off Castleman paintings, 12-4pm @ Mellwood Gallery August 1........................................Nomination Deadline, KWS 2014 Master Painter Congratulations to the KWS Members who entered our All Member Show exhibited in Pigment Gallery, March 8 - 29, 2013 Special thanks and congratulations to our KWS members who participated in this year's 2013 New Member Showcase |
| Story of Old Horse Fly by Dongfeng Li First Prize, Aqueous USA, 2012 |
| Regiment St. Onge Camp by Dennis Albetski Kentucky Artist Award, Aqueous USA, 2012 |
| Our 2013 Spring Workshop, "Loosen Up With Aquamedia Painting" with Bob Burridge was a smashing success. The KWS Gallery was buzzing, artists got messy and everyone enjoyed loosening up under the wise and whimsical eyes of their fantastic instructor! Sorry you missed it? Come join us for our next exciting opportunity (Details). |
| On May 15th, Alex Preston shared his expertise at the KWS Gallery in Mellwood (pictured above). Alex did a demonstration of some Jaquard products including Dye-na-Flow and Procion MX Dye. After the Demo, KWS members had the opportunity to ask questions, try out the new techniques, and enjoy refreshments before a brief General Meeting. |
| Demonstration and General Meeting |