Founded in 1966 with 85 artists, the Watercolor Society of Oregon (WSO) is a statewide organization of more than 800 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.
WSO is a 501(c)(7) organization.
In addition to a long history, WSO has many member benefits, including Regional Critique Groups and a Slide and Video Collection that is available for rental to members.