The San Diego Watercolor Society

Jean Silva's painting"Away" took FIRST Place in the 2025 August "Driven to Abstraction" Member Exhibition!

The show's Opening Reception is this Friday, August 1st from 5-8 pm. Join us! 🍷

Regular Gallery hours are Wed - Sun 11am - 3pm. Admission is always free!

The August Member Show, “Driven to Abstraction,” juried by Barbara Inbody, is now on view at SDWS - through September 13!

Join us this Friday, 8/1 from 5-8 pm for the First Friday Opening Reception. Enjoy wine & nibbles, art and community!

Gallery hours are 11 am - 3 pm Wed - Sun.

“Mission Sunset Stroll” by Keiko Tanabe earned an Honorable Mention in the 9th Annual SDWS Plein Air Show "Out 'n About," juried by Geoffrey Allen.

You have until the end of July to catch this exhibition. Can't make it to the SDWS Gallery? View & purchase paintings online: sdws.org/galleryart.p...

Please note that the SDWS Gallery will have a one-day closure, this Sunday, 7/27

We'll be processing the August "Driven to Abstraction" Member Exhibition that day, which is a longer show, showing until mid-September! We'll be back to our normal hours of Wed - Sun 11am - 3pm after this Sunday.

“Morley Field” by Thomas Franco won "Best of Miniatures" in the July SDWS Members Show “Everybody Tells A Story."

Come see for yourself! The show is on display through Saturday, July 26 - so hurry in!

Gallery Hours: 11am - 3pm, Wed - Sun. Note, Gallery is closed this Sun, July 27.
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Juror Geoffrey Allen awarded 'Best San Diego Image' to “Point Loma Lighthouse” by Fan Li in the SDWS 9th Annual Plein Air Exhibition.

This show is on display in the SDWS Gallery through 7/31.

Alternatively you can view and purchase online: sdws.org/galleryart.p...

Register today for this 4-day, in-person workshop, “𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞,” with master artist Kathleen Conover, August 11-14, 2025.

Kathleen’s demos, one-on-one feedback, and guided exercises will help you grow as an artist.

Sign up here: www.sdws.org/classes-deta...

Best of Theme in the SDWS July Member Show "Everybody Tells A Story" goes to “Indian Warrior” by Edwin Tuazon!

Come see the full exhibition at the SDWS Gallery now through Sat 7/26. Gallery hours: Wed - Sun 11am - 3 pm. Admission is free!

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 is now open for the SDWS August Show: "Driven to Abstraction," juried by Barbara Inbody!

Online Entry: Through June 26
Exhibition Dates: Jul 27 - Sep 13
First Friday Opening Reception: Friday, Aug 1, 5-8 pm

Watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media works accepted. Submit today!

"America's Shipyard" by Michael Garberick won Third Place in the SDWS July Member Show "Everybody Tells A Story." Congrats to Michael!

You can view this and the full show through 7/26, or alternatively view and purchase online: www.sdws.org/galleryart.p...

What a fantastic Zoom workshop with Kathleen Giles!

Huge thanks to Kathleen for sharing her talent and wisdom with us. What a beautiful finished painting!

Check out our upcoming workshops here: www.sdws.org/workshopslis...

Two inspiring shows, one stop! Visit SDWS through 7/26 to see our 9th Annual Plein Air Exhibition, and July Member Show. Both are on view now.

The SDWS Gallery is located in the Arts District Liberty Station, and is open Wed–Sun, 11am–3pm (closed Sunday, July 27 only).

A call out to Cindy Tanner for earning 3rd Place in the 9th Annual SDWS Plein Air Exhibition for “High Noon Under the Pier."

Come experience the magic of plein air through the end of the month! Regular SDWS Gallery hours are Wed - Sun from 11am - 3pm, but Gallery closed on Sunday 7/27.

Upcoming 2025 SDWS Workshops! Join us in the SDWS Gallery for inspiring workshops led by these top artists:
Kathleen Conover - Color, Collage & Collage | Aug 11–14
Danny Griego - Opaque Watermedia | Sept 8–9
Pat Moseuk - Abstracts in Watermedia | Nov 10–12

Register now: www.sdws.org/workshopslis...

Catherine Alvarez-Smith won Second Place in this month’s SDWS Member Exhibition for her stunning piece “Quiet Corner.” Congrats, Catherine!

Come see the full “One’s Own Journey” exhibition on view now through 7/26 at the SDWS Gallery.

Gallery Hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 11am–3pm

Join acclaimed artist Kathleen Conover for a 4-day, in-person workshop at SDWS: "Color, Composition, and Collage," August 11-14!

Explore bold design, rich layering, and dive into collage and mixed watermedia.

Secure your spot today: sdws.org/classes-deta...

Congratulations to Dylan McKnight whose painting “Laying the Foundation at Gloucester Marine Railways” was awarded Second Place in the SDWS 9th Annual Plein Air Exhibition "Out n About!"

Stop by the SDWS Gallery this month to see the full show!
Open Wed–Sun, 11am–3pm.

Congratulations to Hyun Kim, winner of First Place in the SDWS 9th Annual Plein Air Exhibition “Out and About”, juried by Geoffrey Allen!

Her winning piece, "Main Street, Tustin," stood out for its dynamic composition, bold sense of light & expressive color.

View exhibition through 7/26.

Congrats to Helen Hayes for taking First Place in the SDWS July Member Show “Everybody Tells a Story” with her stunning piece “Strutting Our Stuff.”

Come see this painting and so many other expressive works now on view at the SDWS Gallery. Regular Gallery hours are Wed - Sun 11am - 3pm.

SDWS’s 9th Annual Plein Air Exhibition, Out n’ About is Now Showing!

We’re thrilled to welcome acclaimed plein air artist @geoffallenart as this year’s juror!

The 9th Annual Plein Air Exhibition will be on view at the SDWS Gallery July 2–31!

The July Member Show, “Everybody Tells a Story,” juried by Julie Anderson, is now on view at SDWS through 7/26!

Join us this Friday, July 4th from 5-8 pm for the First Friday Opening Reception!

And don’t miss our Annual Plein Air Show ALSO on display this month. Gallery hours: 11am-3pm Wed-Sun.

"Creating Depth and Drama in Watercolor" is a 3-day virtual Zoom workshop with Kathleen Giles, happening July 14–16.

The class includes photo references, an intro video & access to the Zoom recording afterward.

📍 Some experience recommended
🔗 sdws.org/classes-detail.php?ID=2015855

Last chance! Catch the San Diego Watercolor Society’s "One’s Own Journey" Member Exhibition before it closes Sat 6/28.

Don't miss award-winning pieces like “Dark Night of the Soul” by Laura Wells, which earned an Honorable Mention from juror Chantal Hediger.

Open 11–3 PM Wed - Sun | Free Admission

Upcoming 2025 SDWS Workshops!

Creating Depth and Drama in Watercolor (Zoom) with Kathleen Giles
7/14-16, 2025

Color, Composition, and Collage with Kathleen Conover
8/11-14, 2025

Opaque Watermedia with Danny Griego
9/8-9, 2025

Abstracts in Watermedia with Pat Moseuk
November 10-12, 2025