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 2025
Accepted Artists
Congratulations to the following artists who have paintings that have been accepted into the Aqueous 2025 National Show.
Accepted artists, please download and print these instructions for delivery of your paintings.
Márquez Abel
The Nut Connection
Christine Alfery
Earths Energies
Rick Anderson
Rural Waterfront
MaryLou Andrews
Hard at Work
Tony Armendariz
Luís
Gloria Baker
Trinity # 2
Jo Belmont
Mexican Ratatouille
Mark Bird
Imagination Series No. 1 Amber
Tuscan sunset
Peggy Bishop
Cherry Coke
Marilynne Bradley
Dimension #2
Gary Brooks
Another Man's Treasure
Sandra Carpenter
Sunday Morning
Jackie Dorsey
Blues Legend Tinsley Ellis
Z.L. Feng
Moon River Boating
Charles Frances
The Medusa Madonna
Karen Frattali
Pears for Thee and One for Me
Terri Friel
Geese in Winter
Laura Jo Friel
Irish Countryside
Laurie Goldstein-Warren
Yesterday
George Gow
Resonance
Richard Harlow
Old and New
Marcia Hartsock
Winooski Waters
Ron Harvey
Morning sun
Anne Hightower-Patterson
Blue White and Red
Patricia Huffman
A Magical Moment
John James
Scaling The Dam
Gary Johnson
Condor couple
Kie Johnson
Irresistible
Gina Judy
Sisterly Warmth
Robert Klausing
The Business End of Things
Shirley R. Kleppe
Red Hot Pots
Lynne Kroll
Moon Indigo
Chris Krupinski
Bird's Eye View iii
Rebecca Krutsinger
Yesterday
Stephen Kuhlman
NYC #1
Julie Larger
Lookout!
Alexis Lavine
Smoke Break
Marjorie Leinbach
Warmth of the Holidays
William McKeown
Arches
Chris Misencik-Bunn
Be Still
Rita Montrosse
New Game
Sierra Morgan
Flare
Benjamin Nay III
Odd Man Out
Meghan Nickerson
Stop & Drink
Marian O’Shaughnessy
Fairy Wishes at Four
Kris Parins
Traces
Betsy Pollock
New Hope Trail
Tom Poole
Sunday Best
Mohana Raje
Sunset at the Marina
Hazel Reeves
An Homage
Dorrie Rifkin
Bloomie's Day
Megan Ripke
Entwined
Vivian Ripley
Near the Summit - Great Mountain
J Anna Roberts
A Bit Too Close
Ann Rose
Resurrecting Norte Dame
Thomas Schroeder
Spring Thaw Trumpeters
Susan Semenick
Ljubjana
Beth Shadur
Dizzy (Antelope Canyon Tribal Park)
Keith Shebesta
Marblelous!
Kat Sholly
Girls Day Out
Mary P. Spellings
Lights but No Action
Jane Stoddard
Three Boats
Susan Stuller
Acension
Don Taylor
Locked In
Connie Tucker
Maker's & More
Anil Vinayakan
Hay Barn
Denise Webb
Birdwatching
Kathryn Wedge
Wild Bird Seed
Elaine West
Welcome Post
Christopher Wynn
Flash Light
AquaVenture 2025
March 3 - may 3, 2025
Artists' Attic · 401 W. Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507
The Kentucky Watercolor Society is proud to sponsor AquaVenture 2025, an exhibition of paintings featuring water-based media by forty regional artists who primarily reside in Kentucky and surrounding states.
Upcoming Events at KWS
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.