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Sat 2/14 - Valentine’s Day Demo Paintout! Join us at Hospitality Point for a morning of painting, tips & creativity with demo artist Luis Juarez.
2500 Quivira Ct
Demo: 9 -10 am, Review at 12:30 pm
💖 Wear red or pink and celebrate our love of plein air!
📸 = "Point Loma Fishermen" Luis Juarez
"Rainy Day At Breezy Point" by Michael Garberick wins Third Place in the SDWS February Show "Touching Your Heart."
Juror Geoff Allen curated a wonderful show - visit the SDWS Gallery any Wed - Sun from 11am - 3pm to see the full exhibition, through 2/28!
Congratulations to Helen Hayes for her Second Place Award for “Take the Office to the Park” in the currently showing "Touching Your Heart" SDWS Member Exhibition.
We’d love to see you at the Gallery: 2825 Dewey Rd, Suite 105 Building 202 San Diego, CA 92106
Edward Abrams received First Place for “Shapes and Shadows" in the SDWS February 2026 Members Show “Touching Your Heart," juried by @geoffallenart.
Come see this award-winning piece in person!
CALL FOR ENTRIES IS OPEN! ✨ It's anticipated there will be $30,000+ in cash and merchandise awards! This year's juror is Juror Ana Laura Salazar.
• Entry Deadline: May 8 at 11:59 PM (PST)
• Exhibition Dates: September 27 - October 31, 2026
• The Prospectus is now available on the SDWS website
The February Member Show, “Touching Your Heart,” juried by Geoffrey Allen, is now on view at SDWS! ✨
Join us for the First Friday Opening Reception this Fri 2/6 from 5–8 pm. Meet the artists, explore the exhibition, and connect with the community!
Saturday Feb, 14 VALENTINE’S DAY Demo Paintout. Our double signature demo artist will be Luis Juarez!
The demo starts promptly at 9am with a review at 12:30pm. Wear your red/pink and come celebrate our LOVE of Plein Air Painting!
Meet us at Hospitality Point, 2500 Quivira Ct.
CHIRP!🐦 A juried watermedia show celebrating birds in watercolor & watermedia at the La Jolla/Riford Library running 3/3 - 5/15, 2026.
Artists are invited to submit up to 3 bird paintings by 2/24. JPG images should be emailed to kwcasdws@gmail.com.
📸 = "Bubble Birds " by Ken Goldman
“Kodachrome Basin” by Susan Wormsley earns a Juror Commendation in the January Member Show "Classical Inspiration," from juror Keiko Tanabe. Congrats to Susan!
The SDWS Gallery is open Wed - Sun from 11am - 3pm. Admission is free!
3 Days Left to Enter the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies 51st Exhibition!
The 2026 exhibition will be in Denver on view 5/4-6/27, with over $10,000 in awards.
Deadline: February 1, 2026
Fees: $35 for first entry, $10 each for up to two additional entries
Full entry info here: wfws.org
Congratulations to Lorri Lynch on earning an Honorable Mention for “Whispers From Above.”
See this work in the "Classical Inspiration" show, on view through 1/31 at the SDWS Gallery.
View and purchase online if you can't make it to the SDWS Gallery: sdws.org/galleryart.p...
Take your watercolor practice from studio to garden in this 3-day workshop with Signature Artist Carolyn Lord, 3/10-3/12 from 9am-3:30pm.
Register now, before spots are filled: www.sdws.org/classes-deta...
Call for Entries for the WFWS 51st Exhibition, hosted by the Colorado Watercolor Society, 5/4 - 6/27, 2026!
SDWS Members are invited to submit their work for this prestigious annual exhibition.
Deadline: Feb 1, 2026
More info: www.sdws.org/files/Wester...
🖼️ = "Wheel of Life" by Xi Guo
“Early Bloomers, 2” by Thomas Franco won Honorable Mention, Miniatures in the currently showing SDWS January show "Classical Inspiration."
Come view the full exhibition through Sat 1/31 at the SDWS Gallery. Gallery hours are Wed - Sun from 11am - 3pm. Admission is always FREE.
Congratulations to Robert Chisholm on earning an Honorable Mention for “Urban Sunset.”
View this and the full exhibition any Wed-Sun from 11am - 3pm in the gorgeous SDWS Gallery in the Arts District Liberty Station! Admission is free.
Or view online: sdws.org/galleryart.p...
Call for Entries is now open for the San Diego Watercolor Society’s February 2026 Member Exhibition, “Touching Your Heart,” to be juried by Geoffrey Allen.
Watercolor, acrylic & mixed media are welcome. Submit your work today!
Not a member? Get more info here: www.sdws.org/members.php?...
Congrats to Roberta Dyer - “The Family Room” received an Honorable Mention in the currently displaying SDWS January Member Show "Classical Inspiration."
Come view the exhibition any Wed - Sun from 11am - 3pm. We're located in the beautiful Arts District Liberty Station, and admission is free!
Learn how to take your watercolor practice from the studio to the garden in this 3-day workshop with Signature Artist Carolyn Lord.
Tues 3/10 – Thurs 3/12, 9 am - 3:30 pm
Register here: www.sdws.org/classes-deta...
The Western Federation of Watercolor Societies 51st Exhibition is now accepting submissions and offers SDWS members. The 2026 exhibition will be hosted by the Colorado Watercolor Society in Denver and will be on view 5/4-6/27.
Deadlineis February 1
More infor here: wfws51.artcall.org
“No Regrets” by Jean Silva received an Honorable Mention in the SDWS January Member Show "Classical Inspiration," juried by Keiko Tanabe.
✨ Come see this and the full exhibition on view through 1/31 at the SDWS Gallery.
SDWS Gallery hours: Wed–Sun 11am–3pm.
Landscapes & Storytelling Techniques with Judd Mercer, Feb 9-11!
Join landscape painter and storyteller Judd Mercer for a 3-day workshop designed to help you create landscapes that feel alive, rooted in light, atmosphere, and a true sense of place.
Register here: www.sdws.org/classes-deta...
Congrats to Janice Cipriani-Willis, her painting "Saraya" won Best Miniature in the January Member Show, "Classical Inspiration."
On display through the 1/31. The SDWS Gallery is open Wed - Sun 11am - 3pm and admission is always FREE.
Alternatively, view online: sdws.org/galleryart.p...
Fan Li wins Best of Theme with his “Armor and Floral”in the SDWS January Show "Classical Inspiration."
Stop in the SDWS Gallery anytime this month between 11am and 3pm Wed - Sun to check out the full exhibition in person.
Thank you to the City of San Diego for financial support.
Demo Paintout this SUN 1/11 at am. (Please note change in day & time!)
The San Diego Excursion Vintage Car Parade & Show rolls through Point Loma, and we’ll be with brushes ready!
FREE live plein air demo with watercolor artist Kevin Liddell at 11 am. We’ll wrap up with a group review at 2:00 pm.
Join us 1/11 from 1-3 pm via Zoom for our monthly General Meeting & Demo!
We’re excited to once again offer a critique session during Social Time (1-1:30 pm). At 2 pm, enjoy an art demo with Carolyn Lord, who will a 3-day workshop in mid-March.
📸 = "Queen Anne Cosmos" by Carolyn Lord
Third Place in the SDWS "Classical Inspiration" exhibition went to “Midnight Magic” by Kathleen Scoggin.
"Midnight Magic" and the full exhibition are on view through 1/31. Gallery hours areWed through Sun from 11am - 3pm, and admission is free.
Or view online: sdws.org/galleryart.p...
Join Signature watercolorist Carolyn Lord for a 3-day workshop guiding you from studio practice to painting outdoors.
Carolyn brings decades of experience in plein air watercolor. Recommended for artists with basic familiarity in drawing & composition.
Register here: sdws.org/workshopslis...
Second Place in the SDWS January Member Show, "Classical Inspiration" goes to "Market Place" by Helen Hayes.
Come view the exhibition in the SDWS Gallery any Wed-Sun from 11am-3pm, or join us for the First Friday Opening Reception TONIGHT, Fri 1/2, from 5-8pm.
Hope to see you there!
"Women" by Joan Merrick won First Place in the SDWS January Show "Classical Inspiration," juried by Keiko Tanabe.
The exhibition displays through 1/31, and the First Friday Opening Reception is this Fri 1/2 from 5-8 pm in the SDWS Gallery. We hope that you can join us to see the full show!
The January Member Show, “Classical Inspiration,” juried by Keiko Tanabe is now on view at SDWS!
Join us for the First Friday Opening Reception this Fri 1/2 from 5-8 pm. We hope you can make it - and bring a friend!
Thank you to the City of San Diego for financial support.
