The Wisconsin Watercolor Society was founded in 1952 by a group of Wisconsin artists. It was the first Wisconsin art organization to be devoted exclusively to watercolor painting. Its purpose now as then has always been to demonstrate and exhibit meaningful development in the medium of watercolor and to serve as a catalyst for those genuinely interested in watercolor.

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Latest News and Events

Spring Exhibition 2026

May 2nd thru May 31st 2026

Cedarburg Cultural Center
W62N546 Washington Avenue
Cedarburg, WI 53012
For Museum Hours: 262-357-3676

Reception: Thursday May 7th, 2026  |  5:00 – 7:00 p.m

Fall Exhibition 2026

September 2 – October 1, 2026

The Lawton Gallery
2420 Nicolet Dr.
Green Bay, WI 54311
For Museum Hours: (920) 465-2000

Reception: Thursday Sept 10th, 2026  |  4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

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Spring 2025

*Note: The Fall 2025 Newsletter was not created due to unforeseen circumstances.

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August 2026

Diane Shabino’s watercolor, Blue Flag Waters Edge, was selected by juror Carrie Waller for inclusion in the 33rd Annual Red River Watercolor Society Online Exhibition.

 

The exhibition is available to view online through the Red River Watercolor Society.

May 2026

Lisa Englander Included in 50/50 Anniversary Exhibition at Zolla/Lieberman Gallery

From Lisa:

I am delighted to be included in Zolla Lieberman galleries 50/50, opening today, May 1 from 3- 7 PM at 325 West Huron Street, Chicago, in an exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the gallery.

The show will celebrate over 150 artists who have graced the walls of this fine gallery over the last 50 years.

Amongst a list of great artists, my work, the black and white watercolor vessel paintings, is in the main space row.

The show closes June 13, so there’s lots of time to make your way down!

March 2026

Diane Bochler Shabino Juried into 2026 IL Watercolor Society  National Exhibition

From Diane: Thank you Kris Parins for jurying my painting “Blue Flag Water’s Edge” into the 2026 Illinois Watercolor Society 42nd National Exhibition!

The exhibition is from May 1 to May 30 with the reception and awards on May 2 at the Next Picture Show in Dixon Illinois

Laurie Runnoe Wins Best of Show at the League of Milwaukee Artists Exhibit

From Laurie: I’m so happy my painting “Sheltering” was awarded a ribbon for Best of Show at the League of Milwaukee Artists Exhibit today. This is one of my favorite paintings so far and it certainly is in the good company of other beautiful artworks.

The exhibit can be seen at Impressions Fine Art Gallery in Sheboygan, WI.