Our Mission
We promote watercolor and water media as an important and recognized medium in the arts community and provides support as well as educational opportunities to watercolor artists - whether beginners or professionals.
We offer a variety of educational opportunities including eight (8) monthly meetings with demonstrations and lectures by renowned national or prominent local artists. In the Fall and Spring, we host three-day water media workshops with nationally recognized artists.
We recognize and encourage artistic excellence through juried exhibitions in the Fall and Spring.
Click to - Read more about JWS, Board and Committees, and History
Next General Meeting
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
6pm to 8pm
Annual Get Together for Fun and Sharing with Fellow Artists
Cypress Village, Egret Room
More details to come soon.
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Please note: Our general monthly meetings are in a new location- Cypress Village, 4600 Middleton Park Cir E, Jacksonville, FL 32224 in the Egret Room.
Come early at 5:30 to socialize with fellow artists. Refreshments will be served.
To see more about monthly meetings, locations and upcoming schedule, click here.
Shows
2024 Spring Show
February 2 - February 25
Was exhibited at the St Augustine Art Association South Gallery during February, 2024. Click on image to see full size page of award winners in 2024 Spring show.
Click to see more about this show and past shows in the Gallery
2024 Student Show
JWS is excited to be hosting the student art show with Pine Forest Elementary School again this year. Awards winners should be announced soon.
Click here to see more about this show and the gallery with paintings from last year's show.
Publications & Events
Newsletter
Read the latest newsletter by clicking on the image of the cover to the right.
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See more about our communications for members, the latest trifold and calendar of events, past newsletters, and links to websites of interest to members.
Artist of the Year - 2023
Pablo Rivera was honored as 2023 Artist of the Year, a once-in-a-lifetime award, for his service to JWS as well as his award winning talent in JWS juried shows. His special show, plaque, and pin are planned for Fall 2024 show and reception in Westbury Parish Hall, Christ Episcopal Church.
Click to See more about Pablo, AOTY award, guidelines for nomination, and previous recipients.
Donations
JWS recently received a generous donation in the name of a long term member who passed away. Over years, we have received other donations as well as art materials and supplies that honor past and current members. We appreciate the generous support of JWS and its mission. To help with future donations, we have provided instructions and contacts on our membership page. Please go to the bottom of the membership page for more information on donations.