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Baltimore Watercolor Society

A Mid-Atlantic Organization of Watermedia Artists

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Established in 1885, our mission is to encourage, educate, and promote professional excellence in the creation and development of original works of art, executed in aqueous media. We offer our members many opportunities to exhibit their work and develop professionally.

Members can log in by clicking the icon at the top right of the page. Non-members can learn more about joining us on the Member Benefits page.


Who We Are

Our Members work in a variety of watermedia including: watercolor, gouache, acrylic, egg tempera, casein, and ink. We respect the opinions of our membership and ask them to share ideas such as new programs or new ways to deliver events to our membership and the public. We encourage members’ active involvement in our continued evolution and growth, with the goal of keeping watermedia in front of the public.


Recent & Upcoming Events

See a full list of upcoming events.

Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion Galleries

2025 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL EXHIBITION

October 10, 2025 through January 11, 2026

Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion Galleries
311 and 320 Kent Square Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Full details, including images of the accepted paintings and award winners can be found on the Mid-Atlantic Exhibition 2025 page.

BWS Semi-Annual Jurying for Signature Artist Status Registration

March 16, 2026

Registration is Open January 22 through March 3.

Associate and Non-BWS Artists are welcome.

Jurying by the Board of Governors will convene on March 16, 2026, and decision letters will be mailed to artists within two weeks of this date.

Register here.

MANOR MILL GALLERY

is hosting a BWS Exhibit for Associate, Student, and Signature Artist Members

March 14, 2026 - May 9, 2026

Reception: Saturday, March 14 , 2-5PM

Registration from December 15, 2025 through February 14, 2026 or when the exhibit is full, whichever comes first.

Manor Mill

Location: Manor Mill Gallery, 2029 Monkton Rd. Monkton, MD. 21111

All Member Exhibit at the Meeting House Gallery

The Meeting House Gallery is hosting a BWS Exhibit for Associate, Student, and Signature Artist Members.

May 16, 2026 - July 25, 2026

Location: 5885 Robert Oliver Place Columbia, MD 21045

Reception: Sunday, June 14, 2-5PM

Registration: February 14, 2026 through April 1, 2026 or when the exhibit is full.

Two Sets of Awards will be presented.

  • One Set to Celebrate Our Exhibiting Associates and Students
  • One Set for the Signature/Life Members!
Register here.


Interested in Becoming a BWS Member?

See the Membership Info page to learn about Benefits of Membership and to apply for Associate membership.

To apply for the next jurying event, visit Public Events and register for the next event.


Member Features of this Site

This site provides current members additional access to Members Only content. Be sure to log in to see these extra sections:

  • Member Events. In addition to public events, members can see members-only events after logging in.
  • Member Resources
  • Member Classified Ads
  • Membership renewal. To pay dues, log in and select "view profile."
  • Member Directory. Standard information is available to all visitors. Logged in members can see more information about fellow members.
  • Videos by guest presenter and demonstrators

The Baltimore Watercolor Society is a registered 501 (c) (3) organization.

You can verify our Non-Profit Status on the IRS Website. Under the section "Tax Exempt Organization Search," in the Search By dropdown, select Organization Name. In the Search Term section, enter Baltimore Watercolor Society.

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