EVENTS 

                   Iowa Watercolor Society  Events
 

Part of Iowa Watercolor Society’s mission is to support and encourage the

advancement of water-based media, and to foster the appreciation and interest of both the artist and the viewing public. In support of this mission, the Iowa Watercolor Society sponsors events through out the year.

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Click on each of the drop-downs under the “Events” tab for specific dates and locations. 

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Annual Juried Exhibition:

For this annual competition, the paintings are judged by a nationally

known artist. The judge picks a group of paintings from the entries for
the Annual Exhibition. From group of paintings in the Annual Exhibition
the judge chooses the award winners and the Annual Traveling Show.
https://www.iowawatercolorsociety.org/copy-of-2020-annual-gallery

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Annual Traveling Show:

These paintings are a selection of the best paintings from the Annual Exhibition plus the award-winning paintings from the Annual Exhibition.
The paintings travel to venues all around the state of Iowa for the next year.

https://www.iowawatercolorsociety.org/traveling-show

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IWS Members Show

The Members Show is a virtual gallery of IWS participating artists' artwork and is open to the public. The artists may employ a variety materials,  papers, and techniques.  Members not only showcase and share
their creative endeavors, they also have an opportunity to sell their art
to the public in this virtual venue. Next Members Show - To Be Announced. 

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Miniature shows: 

This is an opportunity for members to showcase their creativity and try new

techniques and watercolor products. 

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Workshops:

The workshops are a chance for artists to spend several days studying with
a nationally known artist right here in Iowa. It is a great opportunity for artists to learn and grow. The workshops are great for beginners and more experienced painters. The workshops are open to members and non-members. https://www.iowawatercolorsociety.org/workshops

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