History
On September 11, 1985, ten watercolorists met to form a watercolor society based in Waco, Texas. Those artists served as the first Board of Directors for the Central Texas Watercolor Society. Their leadership and hard work are what began the Society’s successful legacy.
We are grateful to our founding members: Joyce Curtis, Sara Lane Dyche, Louise Hall, Dorothy Jester, Joann McLeod, Virginia Naman, Mary Owen, Peggy Smith, Madalene Wilhelm, and Wally Williams.
OUR MISSION
To educate members, sponsor exhibits, and create public interest and understanding of watercolor.
Azalea painting by Cheryle Chapline
CTWS Today
Over the years, the Central Texas Watercolor Society has grown into a thriving organization of more than 80 member artists representing a wide range of ages, experience levels, artistic styles, and backgrounds.
Our membership reaches across Central Texas, with artists from Clifton, Crawford, Evant, Gatesville, Georgetown, Hewitt, Jonesboro, Lancaster, Lorena, McGregor, Mexia, Robinson, Temple, Waco, and Woodway, along with many other surrounding communities.
From beginners discovering the joy of watercolor to accomplished professional artists, our members come together to learn, encourage one another, and share a passion for the watercolor medium. If you would like to improve your watercolor skills, make new friends, and participate in programs and projects, learn more about membership here.
Lisa L. Miller
St. Francis On The Brazos – Study No 2
Robert Borter
First Meeting Free!
Join us for your first Central Texas Watercolor Society program and meeting. Your first program is free. Learn about our next meeting and program and what exciting things we are covering.
RECENT AWARDS
Painting of the Year
Annually, there is a competition to select the painting of the year from our painting of the month winners. The Painting of The Year will be featured on the next yearbook.
2025-2026 Winner
Frances: Study In Autumn Colors
by Theresa Nickel
Painting of the Month
Every month, members are welcome to submit a painting at our regular meeting for their chance to be recognized for Painting of the Month. It’s a great way to get feedback from your peers and mark your progression as an artist.
LOGO CONTEST VOTING
FINAL ROUND — For Members Only
Each member needs to vote for their final logo choice from the remaining two final logo options below. We will announce the finalists at the October General meeting and explain how to vote. We will also send out a vote to all members with a link to vote. You may cast your vote between October 14th at 9am through to October 20th at midnight.
One of the important criteria for a brand mark choice is ensuring the brand can be used in all the ways CTWS uses their logo digitally and print applications. You need to consider how the logos would be used on our website, on our social media accounts, letterhead, brochures, ribbons, exhibits, and merchandise. Below are just a sample of how the brand of each logo would be represented in those applications. Please look at them before making your two finalist selections below.
VOTE NOW! Please pick your favorite logo in the drop down box below. Current members will be allowed one submission each. If a second submission is detected, only your first will count. If you make an error, you may contact Sarah Pick directly.
