Jean Pederson Workshop: SEDUCTIVE SURFACES
5-day Workshop, April 8-12, 2019 Are you intrigued by the process of using mixed media to build an alluring, captivating surface on [...]
About the Watercolor Society of Oregon
Welcome to the Watercolor Society of Oregon!
Founded in 1966 with 85 artists, the Watercolor Society of Oregon (WSO) is a statewide organization of almost 1000 members. The primary activities of WSO are holding exhibitions of members work and providing education opportunities, both for the members and others interested in the creation and appreciation of the visual arts.
Juried Exhibitions
WSO holds juried exhibitions of members’ paintings at the Spring and Fall Conventions. Active Members are invited to submit paintings to be juried by nationally recognized artists.
During the Spring and Fall Conventions, 80 paintings are chosen for each show and are published in a 28 page, color Exhibition Catalog. Of those, 20 are selected by the juror to receive awards and travel throughout the state. Award winning paintings tour the state of Oregon for six months.
Workshops and Conventions
The Watercolor Society of Oregon also sponsors special educational events and workshops. The Society maintains an extensive video rental library and keeps the membership informed with the quarterly newsletter, the Watermark. Companies and organizations supporting the Watermark appear on the WSO Resource Links page.
Conventions and Exhibitions are held at various locations within the state. A list is available along with links to photos of exhibition paintings.
Explore this site to learn more about the Watercolor Society of Oregon.
News & Events [more]
Spring 2019 Show Entry
Online entry for submission of images for the Spring 2019 show is now open. Entry begins on November 1, 2018 and closes at 8:00pm on [...]
Have you marked your calendar?
Future Exhibitions and Conventions Exhibitions Conventions Location Chairs Juror & Workshop Host Aqueous Spring 2019 Portland [...]
Listed of Accepted Paintings for Fall 2018 (plus instruction documents)
WSO Fall 2018 Accepted 80 Last Name First Name Painting Title Armitage Jenny Under The El Armitagea Ruth Wild Daffodil Bailey Sally [...]