Events
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February 2018
May 2018
June 2018
“Light & Shadow” Open Juried Show
See watercolor art from talented New England painters
Find out more »August 2018
RIWS Small Works Fundraiser Art Exhibit
Support local arts organization with benefit exhbition
Find out more »September 2018
23rd National Watermedia Competition
Don't miss this watercolor painting exhbit with artworks from national painters
Find out more »November 2018
RIWS Artist Choice Open Juried Show Art Exhibit
Watercolor artworks from talented New England painters.
Find out more »February 2019
March 2019
June 2019
August 2019
October 2019
Art Yard Sale
Come by the Rhode Island Watercolor Society gallery for our annual Art yard Sale! Expect to find new and gently used art supplies, art books, and…
Find out more »May 2020
RIWS presents It’s All About Color – a Virtual Exhibit
An exhibition of colorful works presented by the Rhode Island Watercolor Society and featuring Juror Sam Allteron Green! Share your comments on the gallery Facebook page…
Find out more »June 2020
Rhode Island Water Color Society Call for Entries – National Watermedia Show
RIWS Call for Entries: The 2020 National Watermedia Show Over $3,000 in cash prizes! Juror: Joel Popdics www.watercolorpop.com Submit: Click HERE to Submit via CaFE (callforentry.org).…
Find out more »Color Choices: From Boring to Brilliant with Patty Mollica 3-day Online Workshop
Patti Mollica, author of “Color Theory, an Essential Guide to Color” will be teaching the strategy behind working with color schemes and pushing color choices to…
Find out more »Artist Member Showcase featuring Elaine Gauthier, Catherine Mansell, and Donald Blough
RIWS Artist Member Showcase featuring Elaine Gauthier, Catherine Mansell, and Donald Blough opens this Saturday! The exhibition will take place June 27th-July 31st. We will not…
Find out more »August 2020
2020 National Show
This show is taking place in our gallery and online! You may now view the show online or in our gallery Thursdays and Fridays 10am-4pm &…
Find out more »September 2020
Watercolor Basics with Joan Croce
Love the look of watercolor but you don’t know where to begin? Or, have you tried watercolor painting and need a refresher? This course will get…
Find out more »Evelyn Bernal: Wet on Wet Techniques in Watercolor- 6 week class (Intermediate-Advanced)
Definition: Wet on wet painting is wet paint applied onto wet paint, so that the colors will spread into one another producing soft edges and blending.…
Find out more »October 2020
Paint What You Love Exhibit
The show is now live on the Rhode Water Color Society Facebook page and in their Gallery. This will be our last show of the year…
Find out more »July 2021
Arts In the Parks” Plein Air Paint
Come celebrate World Watercolor Month and paint with us outdoors! Enjoy painting in the media of your choice on the grounds of Slater Memorial Park in…
Find out more »Rhode Island Watercolor Society (RIWS) 2021 National Watermedia Show Opening
RIWS presents the National Watermedia Show Opening Reception Saturday, July 31st beginning at 12pm, awards at 12:30pm. Individually wrapped light refreshments will be served. We're excited…
Find out more »October 2021
imPRESSive a Monotype of New England Exhibit (M
The Monotype Guild of New England's show "imPRESSive" is going on now in the RIWS gallery in Slater Park! We're excited to host this fantastic organization…
Find out more »November 2021
Holiday Small Works Show
Rhode Island Water Color Society presents the Holiday Small Works Show. Exhibit Dates November 13 - December 23. Opening reception Saturday, November 13, 10 am -…
Find out more »March 2022
RIWS 126th Annual Member Show Exhibit
RIWS Presents: 126th Annual Artist Members Show Featuring the Al Albrektson Award of Excellence and the Gail Armstrong Memorial Award We are pleased to announce a…
Find out more »126th Annual Member Show Opening Reception
The Rhode Island Watercolor Society will hold an opening reception for its 126th Annual Member Show in its gallery. Light refreshments will be served. Award ceremony…
Find out more »April 2022
Rhode Island Watercolor Society “Anything Goes” Artist Exhibit
RIWS presents Anything Goes Artist Exhibit in person and online Exhibition Dates: April 23rd - May 27th Saturday April 23rd, 3pm-4pm Landscape Demo with Paul George…
Find out more »June 2022
RIWS Presents: 2022 National Watermedia Show
Juror: Irena Roman www.irenaroman.com Exhibition Dates: June 4th - July 15th Show Opening: Saturday, June 11th at 1pm Artist Talk/Demo by Juror Irena Roman: Saturday, June…
Find out more »August 2022
RIWS: Artist’s Choice Exhibit Opening
Exhibition Dates: August 6th - September 9th Show Opening: August 6th at 12:30pm, Awards Ceremony at 1pm Demo: Painting with Photoshop: Digital Illustration by Gallery Director…
Find out more »September 2022
Cyanotypes – One-Day Workshop
Location: RIWS Classroom (Lower Level of Gallery) Instructor: Kathleen Hannan and Cynthia DiDonato Date: Saturday, September 10th, or RAIN DATE Sunday, September 11th Time: 10am- 2pm Are you interested in learning…
Find out more »World of Wonder
The world is full of wonder and beauty, holding unique and personal inspirations for each individual. This theme is open to a wide variety of interpretations,…
Find out more »November 2022
The Art of Painting with Ink
THE ART OF PAINTING WITH ALCOHOL INKS Abstractly and Representationally Beginner/Intermediate levels (may have a follow-up class later for Intermediate/Advanced if there is enough interest) Instructor:…
Find out more »Holiday Small Works Show
Exhibition Dates: November 19th - December 22nd Gallery Hours: Thurs-Fri: 10am-4pm; Sat: 10am-3pm CLOSED Sun-Wed
Find out more »March 2023
Introduction to Monotype Printing
All levels Welcome! Instructor: Andrea Warner Date/Time: Thursday, March 16th, 10am-12:30pm Location: RIWS Classroom $5 Materials Fee Description: A monotype is a unique print made by painting, drawing or…
Find out more »127th Annual Artist Member Show
Featuring the Al Albrektson Award of Excellence, The Gail Armstrong Memorial Award, & The Richard Van Wie Memorial Award Exhibition Dates: March 25th - May 5 Show…
Find out more »April 2023
GOLDEN Acrylics from A-Z – Free Demonstration
Location: RIWS Classroom Demo Artist: Adria Arch Dates: Saturday, April 8th Time: 10am-12pm Description: This lecture packs in a ton of valuable information about acrylics, guiding…
Find out more »Gel Printing with Golden Acrylics
Gel Printing with GOLDEN Acrylics Location: RIWS Classroom Instructor: Adria Arch Dates: Saturday, April 8th Time: 1pm-4pm Description: Explore beautiful color layering and make one of a kind prints on…
Find out more »Gyotaku Fish Printing with Carolyn Levtin
1-Day Monotype Printmaking Workshop (All Levels Welcome!) Location: RIWS Classroom Instructor: Carolyn Levtin Dates: Saturday, April 22nd Time: 10am-4pm (with a break for lunch) $10 Materials Fee Description: In this…
Find out more »May 2023
Jerry Aissis: Abstract Landscapes – 1-day workshop (All Levels Welcome!)
Workshop Description: This workshop will emphasize painting rocks, trees, water and buildings that can be used to create a landscape. Emphasis will be in mixing colors directly…
Find out more »2023 National Watermedia Show Gallery Opening
Join the Rhode Island Watercolor Society for opening of the National Watermedia Show in their gallery at Slater Park. Exhibition Dates: May 13th - June 23rd
Find out more »June 2023
Wild Watercolors – Summer Art Class for Children 9-13
Students will explore expressive watercolor techniques such as sponge printing, splattering, blooms, scoring, resist and glazing. They will work from life and their imaginations. The subject…
Find out more »Lecture: Potter & Johnston Machine Company
We are encouraging everyone to come hear expert historian Ned Connors present his research on the Potter & Johnston Machine Company, whose complex is now occupied…
Find out more »July 2023
RIWS Presents: A FINE LINE -Gallery Exhibit
Lines are elements many artists use to create a work of art. Artists can also be inspired by "lines" of poetry or song when creating a…
Find out more »RIWS Presents: A FINE LINE -Gallery Exhibit
Lines are elements many artists use to create a work of art. Artists can also be inspired by "lines" of poetry or song when creating a…
Find out more »RIWS Presents: A FINE LINE -Gallery Exhibit
Lines are elements many artists use to create a work of art. Artists can also be inspired by "lines" of poetry or song when creating a…
Find out more »RIWS Presents: A FINE LINE -Gallery Exhibit
Lines are elements many artists use to create a work of art. Artists can also be inspired by "lines" of poetry or song when creating a…
Find out more »RIWS Presents: A FINE LINE -Gallery Exhibit
Lines are elements many artists use to create a work of art. Artists can also be inspired by "lines" of poetry or song when creating a…
Find out more »RIWS Presents: A FINE LINE -Gallery Exhibit
Lines are elements many artists use to create a work of art. Artists can also be inspired by "lines" of poetry or song when creating a…
Find out more »RIWS Presents: A FINE LINE -Gallery Exhibit
Lines are elements many artists use to create a work of art. Artists can also be inspired by "lines" of poetry or song when creating a…
Find out more »RIWS Presents: A FINE LINE -Gallery Exhibit
Lines are elements many artists use to create a work of art. Artists can also be inspired by "lines" of poetry or song when creating a…
Find out more »RIWS Presents: A FINE LINE -Gallery Exhibit
Lines are elements many artists use to create a work of art. Artists can also be inspired by "lines" of poetry or song when creating a…
Find out more »RIWS Presents: A FINE LINE -Gallery Exhibit
Lines are elements many artists use to create a work of art. Artists can also be inspired by "lines" of poetry or song when creating a…
Find out more »Rhode Island Watercolor Society – Creating Your Own Watercolor Journal – One-Day Workshop with Katy Westcott
Enhance your sketching practice with a personalized sketchbook of your own construction. This class will teach you how to create a bound sketchbook for everyday use,…
Find out more »August 2023
RIWS Presents: A FINE LINE -Gallery Exhibit
Lines are elements many artists use to create a work of art. Artists can also be inspired by "lines" of poetry or song when creating a…
Find out more »Painting Mushrooms in Gouache – One-Day Workshop
Gouache or opaque watercolor is a water-medium paint consisting of natural ground pigments, water, a binding agent, typically gum arabic, and sometimes additional inert materials. Gouache…
Find out more »September 2023
Small Works Show
Artists from all over will be displaying small works priced below $300 available for sale. This show will be taking place online and in person at…
Find out more »Creating Your Own Watercolor Journal – One Day Workshop with Katy Westcott
Enhance your sketching practice with a personalized sketchbook of your own construction. This class will teach you how to create a bound sketchbook for everyday use,…
Find out more »Art Yard Sale!
Rhode Island Water Color Society's Annual Art Yard Sale is going on in the gallery NOW until September 22nd! Come by and peruse new/lightly used art…
Find out more »Art Yard Sale!
Rhode Island Water Color Society's Annual Art Yard Sale is going on in the gallery NOW until September 22nd! Come by and peruse new/lightly used art…
Find out more »Art Yard Sale!
Rhode Island Water Color Society's Annual Art Yard Sale is going on in the gallery NOW until September 22nd! Come by and peruse new/lightly used art…
Find out more »Art Yard Sale!
Rhode Island Water Color Society's Annual Art Yard Sale is going on in the gallery NOW until September 22nd! Come by and peruse new/lightly used art…
Find out more »Art Yard Sale!
Rhode Island Water Color Society's Annual Art Yard Sale is going on in the gallery NOW until September 22nd! Come by and peruse new/lightly used art…
Find out more »October 2023
New England Watercolor Society Regional Exhibit
Rhode Island Watercolor Society (RIWS) is excited to be hosting the New England Watercolor Society in the RIWS gallery this fall for their 2023 Regional Exhibition!…
Find out more »New England Watercolor Society Regional Exhibit
Rhode Island Watercolor Society (RIWS) is excited to be hosting the New England Watercolor Society in the RIWS gallery this fall for their 2023 Regional Exhibition!…
Find out more »New England Watercolor Society Regional Exhibit
Rhode Island Watercolor Society (RIWS) is excited to be hosting the New England Watercolor Society in the RIWS gallery this fall for their 2023 Regional Exhibition!…
Find out more »New England Watercolor Society Regional Exhibit
Rhode Island Watercolor Society (RIWS) is excited to be hosting the New England Watercolor Society in the RIWS gallery this fall for their 2023 Regional Exhibition!…
Find out more »New England Watercolor Society Regional Exhibit
Rhode Island Watercolor Society (RIWS) is excited to be hosting the New England Watercolor Society in the RIWS gallery this fall for their 2023 Regional Exhibition!…
Find out more »New England Watercolor Society Regional Exhibit
Rhode Island Watercolor Society (RIWS) is excited to be hosting the New England Watercolor Society in the RIWS gallery this fall for their 2023 Regional Exhibition!…
Find out more »New England Watercolor Society Regional Exhibit
Rhode Island Watercolor Society (RIWS) is excited to be hosting the New England Watercolor Society in the RIWS gallery this fall for their 2023 Regional Exhibition!…
Find out more »New England Watercolor Society Regional Exhibit
Rhode Island Watercolor Society (RIWS) is excited to be hosting the New England Watercolor Society in the RIWS gallery this fall for their 2023 Regional Exhibition!…
Find out more »November 2023
New England Watercolor Society Regional Exhibit
Rhode Island Watercolor Society (RIWS) is excited to be hosting the New England Watercolor Society in the RIWS gallery this fall for their 2023 Regional Exhibition!…
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