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• March 2026 Signature Artist Jurying Sign Up

  • When
    04 Mar 2026
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE

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  BWS SEMI-ANNUAL JURYING FOR SIGNATURE ARTIST STATUS REGISTRATION

  ASSOCIATE AND NON-BWS ARTISTS WELCOME.

  Registration is Open January 22 through March 3 11:59PM.

  APPLICANTS FOR SIGNATURE STATUS IN BALTIMORE WATERCOLOR SOCIETY MUST RESIDE IN THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION: DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA, OR WEST VIRGINIA
  

  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. Only the Board participates in the jurying process.

  Register on our website under Upcoming Events at:

  www.baltimorewatercolorsociety.org

  As part of registering to have your artwork juried, you must upload four samples of your work that meet the criteria described in the document at the link below. Read this document carefully, even if you have read it in the past, as changes have been made. Be sure that criteria outlined in the document is met before submitting images and completing the registration form.

  Please click here to view the Jury_Packet_March_2026.pdf

  Once you have read criteria outlined in the application and have selected paintings to submit, you will need to upload digital images of them as part of the registration process. Your images must be jpeg or jpg format, The file should be no larger than 3 MB.

  Email jury chair with questions.

  Janet Arsenault

  janetarsenault@baltimorewatercolorsociety.org

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• FREE - ZOOM DEMONSTRATION OF CREATING VIBRANT FLORAL COMPOSITIONS BY INCORPORATING LIGHT AND SHADOWS WITH KAREN FRATTALI

  • When
    08 Mar 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    48

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  FREE - ZOOM DEMONSTRATION OF CREATING VIBRANT FLORAL COMPOSITIONS BY INCORPORATING LIGHT AND SHADOWS WITH KAREN FRATTALI 

  RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY March 8th, 2026

  1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Zoom

  No Fee for this DEMONSTRATION - A MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT

  Member Registration Opens: Dec 31st, 2025 This event is not open to the Public.

  Not a Member? Consider joining as an Associate Member $30/year

  To register for this program you must be a member.

  Join us here.
  
  

  Program Description

  Join us for an inspiring live demonstration exploring the beauty and fluidity of floral watercolor painting. Watch as Karen Frattali brings blooms to life using delicate brushwork, vibrant color mixing, and expressive techniques that highlight the transparency and spontaneity of watercolor. From loose petals to detailed leaves, this session will cover fundamental skills as well as Karen’s unique secrets and tips that set her paintings above the rest and consistently earn her accolades and awards. Perfect for artists of all levels, this demonstration offers a front-row seat to the creative process and a chance to ask questions in real time. Whether you're looking to refine your technique or simply enjoy the magic of painting in action, this event promises to be both educational and creatively uplifting. 

  
  

  For online registration, visit: www.baltimorewatercolorsociety.org and go to Upcoming Events under Public Events. Be sure to login before registering.

  Not a Member? Consider joining as an Associate Member $30/year

  To register for this program you must be a member.

  Join us here.

  
  

  BWS has a limited zoom capacity that can be expanded if we know to expect more participants. All registered participants will be sent the Zoom link before the demonstration.

  Participants will have access to the video for 3 months.

  
  

  
  

  BIOGRAPHY
  

  

  Karen Frattali, BWS, PWCS, GWS, WSA, LWS, KWS
  

  Karen Frattali has been an artist and teacher in the area for the several decades. In addition to working locally, Karen teaches around the Middle Atlantic states for other art groups, competes in national competitions and is a past officer of the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society. She has achieved signature status in several of the country’s watercolor organizations. A complete biography appears on her website: www.karenfrattali.com. Over the years she has been honored to participate in the juried events of the Philadelphia Watercolor Society, Baltimore Watercolor Society, Louisiana Watercolor Society, Lancaster County Nat’l Juried Show, Berks Art Alliance Nat’l Juried Show, Watercolor Society of Alabama, Georgia Watercolor Society, Kentucky Watercolor Society and others.

  During her tenure as art teacher, she has guided many artists to become accomplished painters themselves. She maintains current weekly classes in Kennett and Strasburg PA. She is represented by Strode’s Mill Gallery of West Chester.

  For online registration, visit: www.baltimorewatercolorsociety.org and go to Public Events. Be sure to login before registering.

  
  

  If you have any questions contact BWS Program Chair person,  Yogini Dahiwadkar at yoginidahiwadkar@baltimorewatercolorsociety.org

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• All Member Exhibit at Manor Mill Gallery 2026

  • Start
    14 Mar 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM
  • End
    09 May 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM
  • Location
    2029 Monkton Rd. Monkton, Md 21111
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  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.

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

  Two Sets of Awards will be presented.

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

  Registration Information

  Registration fee: $20.00

  Please note: Your membership in BWS must be current in order to register for this show.  If you are not a member you must join BWS to participate.
  

  FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events.
  If a Member, Be sure to login before registering.

  All registrations have to be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please.

  No refunds (except in the case of the event being cancelled for weather or other reason.)

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  There are multiple drop-off and pickup days for this exhibit. 

  Drop Off Dates 
  Sunday March 8, 2026, 6:30 - 7:30 PM,
  Monday March 9, 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 

  Opening Reception: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 2:00 - 5:00 PM

  Pick up dates: 
  Saturday May 9, 2026 5:30-6:30 PM

  Monday,  May 11, 10-4PM,

  Failure to pick up the art by the listed artwork pick-up dates will result in a storage fee of $10 per day. Artwork neglected or abandoned will become the property of Manor Mill seven days after scheduled and agreed upon artwork pick-up days.

  Gallery Commission is 40% of sales price*

  *In some instances, the gallery encourages sales by offering a 10% discount to the buyer. This 10 percent reduction is split 5% from both the registrant and the gallery. Please price paintings with this in mind.

  Please read the exhibit rules and regulations that apply to all of our Member's Exhibits. There is a checkbox in the registration form that you must select to be able to participate in the exhibition. It acknowledges that you have read and agree to the rules which are available here.

  Online payment is preferred.

  To pay by check, write the check to BWS and mail it at least one week before artwork delivery to be sure it is received before delivery.  Mail it to:

  April Rimpo, Treasurer,
  14032 Howard Road
  Dayton, MD 21036

  For any questions contact David Drown

  Email: davdrown@comcast.net
  

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• FREE - ZOOM DEMONSTRATION - COMPOSING WATERCOLORS - A TOTALLY DIFFERENT APPROACH WITH RICHARD SCOTT

  • When
    24 Mar 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    136

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  FREE - ZOOM DEMONSTRATION  - COMPOSING WATERCOLORS - A TOTALLY DIFFERENT APPROACH WITH RICHARD SCOTT

  TUESDAY March 24th, 2026

  7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST on Zoom

  No Fee for this DEMONSTRATION - A MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT

  Member Registration Opens: Feb 21st, 2026 This event is not open to the Public.

  Not a Member? Consider joining as an Associate Member $30/year

  To register for this program you must be a member.

  Join us here.
  
  

  Program Description

  Richard shares his very best ideas about how to design paintings, and how these ideas can transform your artworks and add more joy and expression to the painting experience. Please bring paper and pencil to sketch along and taking notes.

  
  

  For online registration, visit: www.baltimorewatercolorsociety.org and go to Upcoming Events under Public Events. Be sure to login before registering.

  Not a Member? Consider joining as an Associate Member $30/year

  To register for this program you must be a member.

  Join us here.

  
  

  BWS has a limited zoom capacity that can be expanded if we know to expect more participants. All registered participants will be sent the Zoom link before the demonstration.

  Participants will have access to the video for 3 months.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  BIOGRAPHY
  

  
  

  Richard Scott

  Richard E Scott is a painter, teacher and writer. He teaches drawing and painting at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, California, the Huntington in San Marino, California, and art workshops throughout the U.S. and Europe. For 25 years he has taught at numerous universities including Cal Poly Pomona, UCLA, Art Center, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and UNLV.

  He has written for various art and design magazines and in 2013 published a compendium on drawing called “Sketching – from Square One to Trafalgar Square.”

  He offers online painting classes at www.paintwithscott.com, and offers online drawing classes at www.sketchwithscott.com. Find his latest artworks at www.scottartworks.com.

  
  

  
  

  If you have any questions contact BWS Program Chair person,  Yogini Dahiwadkar at yoginidahiwadkar@baltimorewatercolorsociety.org

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• 2026 Bus trip to American Watercolor Society exhibition in New York plus the newly renovated Frick Collection or the Guggenheim Museum

  • When
    29 Apr 2026
  •  
    6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Location
    3 Bus Pickup Park & Ride Locations: Millersville, Security Blvd, or Timonium (Deerco)
  • Spaces left
    39

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  2026 BUS TRIP TO AMERICAN WATERCOLOR SOCIETY EXHIBITION IN NEW YORK PLUS THE NEWLY RENOVATED FRICK COLLECTION OR THE GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM

  Wednesday April 29, 2026

  Highlight: Two Stops in New York City
  

  • Frick Collection                                                   

  East 70th St. & 5th Ave.

  Approx 11:30 am - 2 pm

  The Frick is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts. The collection includes paintings by Vermeer, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, El Greco, Velázquez, Goya, Monet, Degas, Whistler, as well as sculptures, furniture, and porcelain. The building was recently reopened after a five year comprehensive renovation.NOTE: Museum fees are not included in the bus trip fee.

  • Guggenheim Museum

  1071 Fifth Avenue

  The Guggenheim collects, preserves, and interprets modern and contemporary art.

  Approx 11:45 am - 1:45 pm

  • Salmagundi Club to see the American Watercolor Society International Exhibition

  47 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10003

  2:30 pm - 4:45 pm

  Come with us to see these paintings! Eleven of our fabulous Baltimore Watercolor Society artists' paintings are in this exhibit, the most prestigious exhibition in the United States.

  Registration: 

  Members and their guests: February 27, 2026 - $85/ea person

  
  

  Guests are paid for by the participant making the registration. You may invite up to two guests, 13 years or older. If bringing a minor, you are responsible to escort them at all times.  Unfortunately, guests younger than 13 are not permitted on the bus.

  
  

  Registration closes on April 17th or when full, whichever comes first. 

  FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events > Upcoming Events.

  Be sure to login before registering.

  All registrations have to be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please.
  

  Schedule for Wednesday April 29, 2026

  
  

  There are three chartered bus pickup locations:

  Millersville Park & Ride 

  8550 Veterans Highway
  Millersville MD 21108.  
  This is on the east side of the I-97 and Benfield Road Interchange. 

  • Arrive no later than 6:15 am with prompt departure at 6:30 am.  
  • Volunteer will check you in.

   Security Blvd Park & Ride 

  I-70 & MD122 (Security Blvd) at end of I-70 East Baltimore, MD 21229
  

  • Arrive no later than 6:50 am with prompt departure at 7:00 am.  
  • Timonium Park & Ride (Deerco) 
    
  • Matt Fenton will check you in.

  Timonium Park & Ride

  2299 Greenspring Drive

  Timonium MD 21093

  • Arrive no later than 7:15 am, with prompt departure at 7:30 am.
  • Volunteer will check you in.

  Bus Travel Schedule in New York City

  
  

  You MUST INFORM the Trip Organizer (Matt Fenton matt.fenton4@gmail.com) if you will NOT be boarding the bus at any stop in New York City or we will assume you will be finding your own transportation to the next stop.

  The bus will arrive at The Frick Collection at approximately 11:30 am. TIMED TICKETS ARE REQUIRED IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBERS OF THE FRICK. GO TO FRICK.ORG FOR YOUR PURCHASE. 

  NOTE: Museum fees are not included in the bus trip fee.

  • The Frick Collection:

    Adult: $30, Senior (65 and over): $22, Student: $17 (with current ID), Free for youth ages under 18.

  • For tickets go to: https://www.frick.org/tickets

  • The Frick sells out quickly; please buy your tickets soon.

  Important:  The Frick limits groups to 30.  Therefore to limit the number going to the Frick, we added the Guggenheim and Neue Galerie as alternatives.  Please consider one of these instead. 

  • Guggenheim New York:

  Adult: $30, Senior (65 and over): $19, Student: $19 (with current ID).

  • For tickets go to: www.guggenheim.org/buy-tickets

  Note: Another alternative is to visit the Neue Galerie, a museum of early 20th century German and Austrian art.  Admission $28, seniors $18 and students $15.  The well known painting Woman in Gold by Gustav Klimt is part of their collection. 

  • After visiting the Guggenheim or the Frick, have lunch in their cafes, a nearby restaurant, or one of the food trucks on 5th Avenue.  Please be sure to come back to the Frick before the bus leaves a 2:00 pm, or 1:45 pm at the Guggenheim or Neue Gallerie. 
  • 2:00 pm promptly the bus departs from The Frick to the Salmagundi Club to view the American Watercolor Society Exhibit, arriving at approximately 2:30 pm.
  • 4:45 pm we will board the bus which will be waiting in front of the Salmagundi Club for the return to Maryland.
  • 5:00 pm prompt departure from the Salmagundi Club.

  Important: If you are not on the bus by 5:00 pm at the Salmagundi, we will assume that you have made other plans to return to Maryland. You MUST INFORM the Trip Organizer if you will NOT be returning to Baltimore on our bus. This is critical!

  
  

  Drop Off (approximate times):

  • Timonium Park and Ride at 9:00 pm
  • Security Blvd Park and Ride, Baltimore at 9:30 pm
  • Millersville Park and Ride at 10:00 pm

  Cancellation Policy:

  • 75% refunds if notified on or before March 20, 2026. 
  • 50% refund if notified March 21 through April 17, 2026.
  • No refund after April 17, 2026.

  Important:

  Registration is dependent upon reading and agreeing to the "Release and Indemnity" waiver that is included on the Registration form.

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  A light snack will be provided on the bus after boarding. 

  • Be sure to bring your own beverages for on the bus. BWS is no longer providing bottled water to help reduce plastic waste. No glass containers to avoid breakage.

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  Mask Policy:

  
  

  We highly encourage all bus riders to wear a mask for your safety in close quarters and to protect any in our midst at high risk or with vulnerable family members. Should any city, county, or state mask mandate occur during the time of our trip, said mandate will be strictly enforced for all bus passengers. 

  Plan to bring your own mask.

  Please direct all questions about this event to Matt Fenton, matt.fenton4@gmail.com

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• All Member Exhibit The Meeting House Gallery 2026

  • Start
    16 May 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM
  • End
    25 Jul 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM
  • Location
    5885 Robert Oliver Place Columbia, MD 21045
  • Spaces left
    23

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  The Meeting House Gallery

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

  May 16, 2026 - July 25, 2026

  Reception: Sunday, June 14, 2-5PM

  Registration from February 14, 2026 through April 1, 2026 or when the exhibit is full, whichever comes first.

  Location: 5885 Robert Oilver Place Columbia, MD 21045

  Two Sets of Awards will be presented.

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

  Registration Information

  Registration fee: $20.00

  Please note: Your membership in BWS must be current in order to register for this show.  If you are not a member you must join BWS to participate.
  

  FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events.
  If a Member, Be sure to login before registering.

  All registrations have to be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please.

  No refunds (except in the case of the event being cancelled for weather or other reason.)

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  Drop Off Date 
  Monday, May 11, 2026, 10:00AM -12:00 noon
  

  Opening Reception: Sunday, June 14, 2026, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

  Pick up dates: 
  Sunday,  July 26, 2026 10:00-11:00 AM

  Gallery Commission is 25% of sales price

  Please read the exhibit rules and regulations that apply to all of our Member's Exhibits. There is a checkbox in the registration form that you must select to be able to participate in the exhibition. It acknowledges that you have read and agree to the rules which are available here.

  Online payment is preferred.

  To pay by check, write the check to BWS and mail it at least one week before artwork delivery to be sure it is received before delivery.  Mail it to:

  April Rimpo, Treasurer,
  14032 Howard Road
  Dayton, MD 21036

  For any questions contact David Drown

  Email: davdrown@comcast.net
  

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