There are many reasons to join WSO!
- Meet, and learn from, other Oregon watermedia artists!
- Attend the two annual WSO conventions!
- Participate in hands-on workshops led by great instructors!
- Have the opportunity for a nationally acclaimed expert juror to critique your work!
- Get priority for participating in a week-long workshop with the nationally acclaimed juror!
- Enter WSO’s two exhibitions per year, juried by acclaimed artists, which open at the conventions!
- Spring exhibitions welcome a wide variety of watermedia.
- Fall exhibitions focus on traditional transparent watercolors.
- Become eligible for Signature Status through WSO’s Merit Awards program!
- Enter the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies (WFWS) annual exhibition!
- Join and participate in critique groups!
- Attend workshops held by the critique groups!
- Attend multi-day workshops by regionally recognized art teachers at the Menucha retreat center!
- Borrow from a large library of DVDs on technique and other art topics!
Two types of WSO memberships are offered. Active Members enjoy full benefits, while Subscriber Members receive somewhat limited benefits.
For both Active Members and Subscriber Members, the membership year is from January 1 through December 31 of each year. Renewals are due each year between October 1 and December 31, valid through the upcoming year.
Questions? Contact WSO Membership at membership@watercolorsocietyoforegon.com .
| Benefits | Active Members | Subscriber Members |
|---|---|---|
| Residency Requirements | Must have a residence in Oregon | Open to all persons residing in any state or country |
| Receive the WSO Membership Roster & Handbook | ✔ | ✔ |
| Attend WSO conventions | ✔ | ✔ |
| Attend convention workshops | ✔ | Active members have priority |
| Discounts on workshops | ✔ | ✔ |
| Join critique groups | ✔ | ✔ |
| Receive the Watermark newsletter | ✔ | ✔ |
| Receive exhibition catalogs | ✔ | ✔ |
| Borrow DVDs from the WSO library | ✔ | ✔ |
| Enter WSO exhibitions | ✔ | – |
| Earn WSO Signature Status | ✔ | – |
| Enter the WFWS annual exhibition | ✔ | – |
| WSO voting privileges | ✔ | – |
| Cost | $75 per year | $50 per year |
Join WSO for 2024:
Note: 2024 membership is valid only through the end of 2024. Members must renew for 2025 by Dec. 31, 2024.
Join WSO for 2025:
Note: New members joining only for 2025 will have their membership privileges start on Jan. 1, 2025.
Want to renew your membership or rejoin WSO? See Renew & Rejoin options