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The Northwest Watercolor Society

was founded 1939 in Seattle, Washington when a group of eight artists came together to form an organization dedicated to the celebration of watercolor. With a goal to inspire both a lasting interest in the art of watercolor painting and an appreciation for watercolor as an artful, imaginative medium, the history of NWWS began.

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Kaewyn Gallery to Become Tsuga Fine Art and Framing
By Jeffrey L. Waters, President, NWWS

Kaewyn Gallery in Bothell Washington, home of this year’s Waterworks show will become Tsuga Fine Art and Framing under new owner, Ken Stodola. Tsuga is part of the Latin name for Hemlock, known as the Mother Tree.
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 Patrons

Daniel Smith Artists' Materials has donated over $3,000 in merchandise for the 21st Annual 2012 Waterworks Exhibition and the 73nd Annual International Open Exhibition in 2013! They are our first PLATINUM PLUS Patron! Please visit Daniel Smith Artists' Materials.

Fine Art Studio Online has donated $1000 towards an award for the 72nd Annual International Open Exhibition! They are our first Premier Patron! Please visit FASO Websites For Artists

King County Lodging Taxes - 4Culture, the cultural services agency for King County, has generously given three grants to NWWS in the last year. We are grateful for their tremendous support of the arts.

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Upcoming

Events

GENERAL MEETING: Tues, May 28, 2013
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The NWWS 73rd Annual International Open Exhibition held April 15 – May 31, 2013, at the Mercer View Gallery, 8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040. More than $10,000 in awards are anticipated. Internationally renowned artist and instructor, Mark Mehaffey is the juror. Important dates and information (click here).

The next Overlake Hang is July 14, 2013. Click here for details.

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Announcements

NWWS Members: It's time to start thinking about adding or renewing a Member Link on the NWWS website.  An email will be sent out to all NWWS Members the end of April so stay tuned for renewal details. 

Click here to view 73rd Annual International Open Exhibition award winners.

Signature

Members

Our newest signature members
Roger Baker
Anni Crouter
Che Lopez

Congratulations on your outstanding achievement!