Kentucky Watercolor
Society
The Kentucky Watercolor Society was formed in 1977 to promote water media as an important medium in the
arts community and provide support and educational opportunities for water media artists. To that end, KWS
sponsors exhibitions, competitions and workshops for professional, hobbyist, and beginning artists. The
Kentucky Watercolor Society is a non-profit, nationally recognized, all-volunteer organization. Browse
through our web pages and explore links (highlighted in yellow) to discover what KWS offers for both
members and non-members alike. You'll find information on upcoming workshops, competitions, membership,
artists and Mellwood Gallery, home to KWS, located in the heart of beautiful Louisville, Kentucky.

Click here to see the Spring 2013 Newsletter

KWS has grown to over 400 members across the United States gaining national prominence with its juried
Aqueous USA competition. KWS is proud to announce its 36th Annual National Show,

Aqueous USA 2013, October 28 - December 23, 2013
Opening and Awards Reception at Actors Theatre of Louisville - November 1, 2013
Deadline for Entry:  July 15, 2013

Download the Aqueous USA 2013 Prospectus
Trouble printing the Prospectus? (Click here)

Aqueous USA 2012 Awards
Master Painters
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2013. All rights reserved.  No copy
may be made of any picture or artwork
without the consent of the artist.  
For website questions, contact the
Webmaster, Rebecca Braden
Middletown Public Library Exchange
KWS members are invited to display work at the Middletown Public Library.
Artwork displayed and artists featured are selected on a rotating basis. Exchanges take place on the 1st Wednesday of every third month (March, June,
September, and December)
The next exchange is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5th, 9:15am
Please contact Judy Mudd for more information or call 502.550.1827
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Calendar of Events
Current Gallery Exhibit...In Celebration of Louisville and the Kentucky Derby


May 24……....................................................Trolley Hop @ Mellwood Gallery
May 31…….......................................................….Entry Deadline,
AquaVenture
June 1...............................................................................Gallery Meeting, 1pm
June 1............................ ........………………
Fealing Lin Workshop, entry deadline
June 5............................Middletown Public Library Exchange, 9:15am (See Below)
June 6..............................................................
Tom Scott's Summer Classes begin
June 15……................................….. AquaVenture Notification of Accepted Work
June 28...........................................................Trolley Hop @ Mellwood Gallery
June 30……....... Drop off AquaVenture Paintings, 12-5pm @ Tim Faulkner Gallery
July 8-12 ...........................................................................
Fealing Lin Workshop
July 10.............................................................Entry Deadline, Castleman Contest
July 12…..............................…….. AquaVenture Opening Reception, 5:30-7:30pm
July 13.....................Drop off Castleman paintings, 11am-3pm @ Mellwood Gallery
July 15....................................................................Entry Deadline,
Aqueous USA
July 17.........................Drop off Castleman paintings, 12-4pm @ Mellwood Gallery
August 1........................................Nomination Deadline,
KWS 2014 Master Painter

Congratulations to the KWS Members who entered our All Member Show exhibited in Pigment Gallery, March 8 - 29, 2013

Special thanks and congratulations to our KWS members who participated in this year's
2013 New Member Showcase
Story of Old Horse Fly by Dongfeng Li
First Prize, Aqueous USA, 2012
Regiment St. Onge Camp by
Dennis Albetski
Kentucky Artist Award,
Aqueous USA, 2012
Our 2013 Spring Workshop, "Loosen Up With Aquamedia Painting" with Bob Burridge was a smashing success. The KWS Gallery was buzzing,
artists got messy and everyone enjoyed loosening up under the wise and whimsical eyes of their fantastic instructor!
Sorry you missed it? Come join us for our next exciting opportunity
(Details).