Exhibitions
The Central Ohio Watercolor Society has two juried exhibitions each year--one in the spring and one in the fall. In addition to the two juried exhibitions, there are other opportunities for members to exhibit their work throughout the year. The information about COWS exhibits for the current year are listed below. Winners from previous exhibitions can be found here: Previous Winners
2023 COWS Spring Exhibition
- Show Dates: April 6, 2023 – May 24, 2023
- Artist Reception: Saturday, April 15, 2023, 2-4 pm
- Location: The Carnegie Gallery, Columbus Metropolitan Library-Main, 96 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215
- Theme: Related to Literature, Books, or Experience at library, e.g., book cover, title, etc.
- Juror: Chris Leeper (https://www.christopherleeper.com/)
COWS Member Exhibition
- Dates: Tuesday, January 3, 2023 - Tuesday, February 28, 2023
- Location: First Merchants Bank, 1460 Grandview Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43212
- 30 original watercolors on display and available for purchase!
2022 COWS Fall Exhibition
- Show Dates: November 13, 2022 - December 10, 2022
- Location: German Village Meeting Haus, 588 S. Third St., Columbus, OH 43215
- Judge/Juror: Cody Heichel
- Pick-up: December 10, 2022 - 10:00 am - 12:00 nn
2022 German Village Paint Out Competition
- Date: Sunday, June 26, 2022
- Results
2022 COWS Spring Exhibition
List of Winners
First Place: "Pastor Andre Palm 3" by Jeri Ellis-Platt
Second Place: "Yonder Light" by Ed Kitchen
Third Place: "David" by Jim Gerkin
Honorable Mention:
- Show Dates: February 27, 2022 - March 31, 2022
- Location: Westerville Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082
- Take-in: Friday, February 25, 2022 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Jury/Hang: Saturday, February 26, 2022 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Opening Reception: Sunday, February 27, 2022 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Pick-up: March 31, 2022 - 10:00 am - 12:00 nn
- Judge/Juror: Paul Hamilton
List of Winners
First Place: "Pastor Andre Palm 3" by Jeri Ellis-Platt
Second Place: "Yonder Light" by Ed Kitchen
Third Place: "David" by Jim Gerkin
Honorable Mention:
- "Five Cat Tails" by Elizabeth Martin
- "Cbus West End" by Jeff Stahler
- "Sunburt Barn" by Dick Leavy
- "Grand Marals in January" by Mitch Masters
- "Queen of the Garden" by Bess Alexander
- "Nelli, Almost at Rest" by Laura Sommers
- "Tea and Tulips" by Lavonne Suwalski
- "Lola" by Anna Lucia Araya
2021 COWS Fall Exhibition
- Show Dates: November 14 - December 10, 2021
- Location: German Village Meeting Haus, 588 S. Third St., Columbus, OH
- Take-in: Friday, November 12, 2021, 10am - 12nn
- Opening Reception: Sunday, November 14, 2021 2-4pm
- Pick-up: Saturday, December 11, 2021 -- Time: 10 am - 11 am
- Judge/Juror: Yuki Hall (www.yukihallfineart.com/)
2021 COWS Spring Exhibition
Due dates for the Spring Show:
- Show Dates: April 23 – May 29, 2021
- Location: Columbus Cultural Arts Center
- Juror/Judge: Jeff Suntala
Due dates for the Spring Show:
- Show Close: Saturday, May 29, 2021
- Pick-up: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 9:30a - 12nn
- Where: Cultural Arts Center
- Where: Cultural Arts Center
2020 COWS Fall Exhibition
Show Dates: Mid-November - December 31, 2020
Location: Virtual - Available through this website
Juror: Tom Sorrell, President of OWS
Show Dates: Mid-November - December 31, 2020
Location: Virtual - Available through this website
Juror: Tom Sorrell, President of OWS
2020 COWS Spring Show
Show Dates: March 12, 2020 - June 26, 2020
Location: The Carnegie Gallery, Columbus, Metropolitan Library, 96 S. Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Show Winners: (Awards will be presented at the Fall Show)
1st Place: "Enlighten" by Susan Brickner-Wren
2nd Place: "Brookside" by Ed Kitchen
3rd Place: "Columbus Marathon" by Jeff Stahler
Honorable Mention:
"Secret Garden" by Nancy Clelland
"Nested" by Jeri Ellis-Platt
"Warm-up at President's Cup" by Pam Hartford
Show Dates: March 12, 2020 - June 26, 2020
Location: The Carnegie Gallery, Columbus, Metropolitan Library, 96 S. Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Show Winners: (Awards will be presented at the Fall Show)
1st Place: "Enlighten" by Susan Brickner-Wren
2nd Place: "Brookside" by Ed Kitchen
3rd Place: "Columbus Marathon" by Jeff Stahler
Honorable Mention:
"Secret Garden" by Nancy Clelland
"Nested" by Jeri Ellis-Platt
"Warm-up at President's Cup" by Pam Hartford
A virtual tour of the exhibit is below. The tour begins with a walk through the halls and then a close-up view of the individual paintings and the artist statements. Enjoy!
2019 COWS Fall Show
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2019 German Village Haus and Garten Tour Paint-Out
Competition Date: Sunday, June 30, 2019
Competition Date: Sunday, June 30, 2019
- COWS Members only
2019 COWS Spring Show
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