Mission

The mission of the Illinois Watercolor Society is to advance the education and caliber of watercolor painting throughout Illinois. We hold monthly meetings and demonstrations and host two annual shows. We invite you to attend the next meeting and meet some of the society members, or to join us. All are welcome.

We are seeking people to assist the IWS Board. If you would like to help with the annual Members Show, IWS Facebook page, or IWS website please contact [email protected].

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We are holding our meetings in person at:

Oak Brook Public Library

600 Oak Brook Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523

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IWS 41^st National Show

May 3-31, 2025
 Next Picture Show Gallery Dixon, Illinois
Juror of selection and Awards: John Salminen, AWS-DF/NWS-M/TWSA-DM
$10,000 cash awards including $2000 for First Place
Entries will be accepted soon through CaFÉ.

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2024 Members’ Show

September 7 – 28, 2024
McCord Gallery
9602 W. Creek Road, Palos Park, Illinois 60464

Cover Art by Joan Bredendick, IWS 2023 Members’ Show Winner.