Welcome to the Kentucky Watercolor Society
The Kentucky Watercolor Society (KWS) was founded in 1977 to promote the art of watercolor painting in Kentucky. Through education and exhibitions it serves artists, collectors, and others who enjoy fine art. The KWS is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization.
KWS holds two major exhibitions per year. Both are open to all artists who paint in watercolor or water media. Many leading artists from around the country have participated. Newsletters inform members of shows and activities. KWS sponsors workshops, classes for adults and youth and demonstrations throughout the year. Please check back to our website as it will contain the most current and up-to-date information.
AQUEOUS USA 2026
ACCEPTED ARTISTS
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Incoming Storm
Rick Anderson
Tourista
Tony Armendariz
Armadillo in High Cotton
Pat Banks
Crossing the Bybrook, Castle Combe, England
Mark Bird
Such Great Heights
Matthew Bird
Stewart Street Seattle
Peggy Bishop
Under the L
Marilynne Bradley
Coast Colors II
Gwendolyn Bragg
Bottled Light
Pamela Bridges
Afternoon Light
Gary Brooks
Bluebell Season
Noreen Brunini
On My Mind
Ken Landon Buck
Lite Lunch
Jacques Camp
New Orleans French Quarter
Sandra Carpenter
The Stream in Fall #1
Susan Christensen
Chained Doors
Walt Costilow
The "Real" Salt Life
Jay DeChesere
Tippenhauer Road
Adele DiMinno"
Bleeding Heart
Jackie Dorsey
Hot Flash
Kelly Eddington
River Wood
ZL Feng
Abstracted Blue
Cookie Ferratier
The light Things Leave Behind
Sherrie Graham-Greene
Morning Jewels
Marcia Hartsock
Benediction
Suzanna Hendrix
Ginko: Ageless Tranquility
Mary Pat Hoessle
Rust to Dust
Michael Holter
Loblolly
Linda Holz
Good Old Summertime
Patricia Huffman
Beer Nuts
Lori Jenkins
Last Snow
Charley Jolly
Loving Warm Family Home
Gina Judy
Love Locks
Mary Jane Keys
Seafood Symphony
Michele Tabor Kimbrough
Higher!
Robert Klausing
Feeling Left Out
Chris Krupinski
Jazz
Rebecca Krutsinger
Entangled
Stephen Kuhlman
Chioggia Umbrellas
Bruce Little
Mechanical Harmony
Judith Ludwig
Spoleto, Italy
Antonio Masi
Basket Case
Margie McInarnay
Beach Babies
William McKeown
Another Room With a View
Rebecca Mentz
Colorful Characters
Janet Miller
Favorite Place
Christine Misencik-Bunn
Chavarria
Dean Mitchell
Sun Streaked
Joye Moon
Blue Coral Formation
Marian O'Shaughnessy
Out in the cold
Tom Powell
Echoes Of Holland
Manish Rajguru
Can't Buy Time
J Anna Roberts
Innocent
Ann Rose
Sedona Wadi
Thomas Schroeder
Bouclée (Antelope Canyon Tribal Park)
Beth Shadur
Scavenger Hunt
Keith Shebesta
Geared
Dena Shepherd
Be The Light
Claire Simpson Jones
Chris
Susanna Spann
Nobody's Home
Mary Spellings
Moments of Joy
Susan Stuller
320 Broadway
Brittany Stump
Faces of New Orleans
Don Taylor
Plehn's Bakery Cherry Tree with Sparrow
Gretchen Treitz
Rockhouse
Connie Tucker
Shopping in Florence
Christine Walker
Anhingas
Gail Watson
Phoebe's Flamingo
Denise Webb
Dos
Christopher Wynn
Sister
Xiaochang Zhang
AquaVenture 2026
a juried water media exhibit
ARtists’ attic
401 W. Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
March 2, 2026 - May 8, 2026
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166 MARKET STREET
LEXINGTON, KY
May 3 - June 28, 2026
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Around KWS
Check this section for special news, opportunities, celebrations, and more, as we work together to elevate the art of watercolor in Kentucky and beyond. Please take note of our sponsors and patronize them when possible—we appreciate their support!
KWS appreciates our sponsors
Please patronize these companies, as they directly support KWS and our work.
Please welcome our new members:
Pam Bridges Lexington, Ky
Meredith Bruick Louisville Ky
Jennifer Carver Nicholasville Ky
Jacqueline Daniels Corbin Ky
Pat Greer Finchville Ky
Joe Gaddis Lexington Ky
Marcia Hartsock Cincinnati Oh
Kim Vanlandingham-Obrien Independence Ky
Beth Shadur Highland Park Il
Denise Webb Taylorsville Ky
DONATE
Please help support KWS and the promotion of art in Kentucky. We welcome your donation in any amount. You may also use this link to donate to our Annual Exhibition Awards Fund. Your donation is tax deductible.