Our Mission
We promote watercolor and water media as an important and recognized medium in the arts community and provides support as well as educational opportunities to watercolor artists - whether beginners or professionals.
We offer a variety of educational opportunities including eight (8) monthly meetings with demonstrations and lectures by renowned national or prominent local artists. In the Fall and Spring, we host three-day water media workshops with nationally recognized artists.
We recognize and encourage artistic excellence through juried exhibitions in the Fall and Spring.
Click to - Read more about JWS, Board and Committees, and History
Upcoming Events in 2026
Feb 6, 2026 Spring Show Awards & Reception—First Friday Artwalk—March 1
Feb 24, 2026 General Meeting—Becky Mentz
Mar 24, 2026 General Meeting– Teresa Cook
Apr 1 - May 29, 2026 Summer Non-Juried Show
Apr 28, 2026 General Meeting—Barbara Holt, Artist of the Year 2024
May 26, 2026 End of Year Social
JWS General Meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2025, 6-8 pm
Guest Artist: Vlad Yeliseyev
“Painting Light"
Cypress Village, Egret Room
Vlad is a nationally known award-winning artist. His demonstration examines how light interacts with Venice’s aged walls, water, and boats during the day. It focuses on practical watercolor methods for capturing these effects, using broad washes combined with calligraphic strokes and dry brushwork. The demonstration clearly shows the steps required to build light, texture, and structure in the painting. Do not miss this program.
Shows & Workshops
2026 Spring Juried Show
From February 6 thru March 1 at St Augustine Art Association,
Key dates to remember:
Feb 6 - Reception & Awards, 7pm
Mar 1 - Take down/Pick up 12 pm - 2 pm
Click here to see more about this show and other shows including paintings from past shows in the gallery.
Publications & Events
Newsletter
Read the latest newsletter by clicking on the image of the cover to the right.
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See more about our communications for members, the latest trifold and calendar of events, past newsletters, and links to websites of interest to members.
Artist of the Year - 2024
Barbara Holt is the 2024 recipient of the Jacksonville Watercolor Society Artist of the Year. She has served as VP of Shows for JWS for 8 years and has introduced a student show to the Pine Forest Elementary School for the Arts. She volunteers at Westminster Wood Retirement Community as an outreach program for JWS teaching watercolor to the residents. Barbara is a well-trained, accomplished award-winning artist.
Click to See more about Barbara Holt, AOTY award, guidelines for nomination, and previous recipients.
Donations
JWS recently received a generous donation in the name of a long term member who passed away. Over years, we have received other donations as well as art materials and supplies that honor past and current members. We appreciate the generous support of JWS and its mission. To help with future donations, we have provided instructions and contacts on our membership page. Please go to the bottom of the membership page for more information on donations.