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 holding our meetings in person at:
Oak Brook Public Library
600 Oak Brook Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Download the prospectus for the the 39th National Show 2023 here.
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
The Illinois Watercolor Society would like to recognize the following award winners at the 2022 Members’ Show.
Awards of Excellence
Tony Armendariz
Sylvia Aruffo
Ken Call
John Herron
Tom Herzberg
Shefali Khanna
Novice Awards
Mary Pat Garr
Nancy Hoag
Carrie Teague
We hope all these award winners along with all other participating artists and friends will join us at the Artists’ Reception and Awards night, September 30, 6 p.m.
McCord Gallery, 9602 W. Creek Road, Palos Park, 60464
Fred Polito
2022 Members’ Show Chairman
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 Membershow@illinoiswatercolorsociety.org.
38th National Exhibition
April 30 – May 29, 2022
| Lawrence Raffanti | Best In Show | |
| Brett Steinhaus | Award of Excellence I | |
| Maria Delton | Award of Excellence II | |
| Peter Jablokow | Award of Excellence III | |
| Robert Krajecki | Outstanding Landscape | |
| Rebecca Krutsinger | Outstanding Figurative | |
| Mei Shu | Outstanding Abstract | |
| Janine Helton | Evelyn E. Schultz Creative Spirit Award | |
| Allan Butt | Charles Strissel Memorial Award | |
| Gary Eckhart | Graydon Cafarella Memorial Award | |
| Ingrid Albrecht | Director’s Choice Award | |
| TBD | People’s Choice | |
| Patricia Mroczka | Honorable Mention | |
| Dan Danielson | Honorable Mention | |
| Susan Keith | Honorable Mention | |
| Eileen Sudzina | Honorable Mention | |
| Megan Ripke | Honorable Mention | |
| Lisa Arnold Franklin | Honorable Mention | |
| Joan Bredendick | Honorable Mention |