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Central Ohio Watercolor Society

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/)
Prospectus for 2023 COWS Spring Exhibition

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
Important Dates
  • Pick-up: December 10, 2022 - 10:00 am - 12:00 nn
View 2022 Fall Show and Winners

2022 German Village Paint Out Competition
  • Date: Sunday, June 26, 2022
  • Results

2022 COWS Spring Exhibition
  • 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 Fall Exhibition and List of Winners

2021 COWS Spring Exhibition
  • 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
2021 COWS Spring Exhibition and List of Winners

2020 COWS Fall Exhibition
Show Dates: Mid-November - December 31, 2020
Location: Virtual - Available through this website
Juror: Tom Sorrell, President of OWS
2020 Fall Virtual Show and List of Winners

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
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
Show Dates: November 17, 2019 - December 13, 2019
Location: German Village Exhibit Hall, German Village Meeting Haus, 588 S. Third St, Columbus, OH

Juror: Chris Leeper
Take-in: Friday, November 15, 2019 - 10 am - 12 noon
Pick-up: Saturday, December 14, 2019 - 11am - 1pm
Artist Reception:
Sunday, November 17, 2019, 2-4 p.m.

Show Winners:
Best of Show: "Gathering Grapes" by Suzanne Accetta
1st Place: "Purdy Puddles" by Rick Mock
2nd Place: "Bobby Broom" by Jeff Stahler
3rd Place: "Sunbury" by Lavonne Suwalski
Honorable Mention:
"Artisans" by Ron Mlicki
"He's Singing to Me" by Pam Hartford
"Steaming Coffee" by Sandra Gaunt
"Haitian Palm 4" by Jeri Ellis-Platt


2019 German Village Haus and Garten Tour Paint-Out
Competition Date: Sunday, June 30, 2019
  • COWS Members only

2019 COWS Spring Show
Show Dates: April 30 - July 7, 2019
Location: The Faculty Club at the Ohio State University,
181 South Oval Drive, Columbus, OH
Juror: Thomas Schroeder (www.thomasschroederart.com)
Take-in: Saturday, April 27th, 11am - 1pm, Glen Echo United Presbyterian Church, 220 Cliffside Dr, Columbus
Pick-up: After July 8, 2019 - Location and time to be determined.
Artist Reception: Friday, May 3, 2019, 6-8pm at the Faculty Club


Show Winners:
1st Place: "Morning Light, Burt Street, Cody Heichel
2nd Place: "Joyful Praise", Suzanne Accetta
3rd Place: "Winter Shadows", Charles Rowland
Honorable Mention:
"Pueblo Nation", Ron Mlicki
"Whoo Goes There", Sally Ford-Lyles
"Parkside Lane", Lavonne Suwalski
"End of Day", Christianne Curry

“The purpose of the society is to further interest in, and status of, the use of transparent watercolor for the benefit of each member and for the development of public interest in the medium”.
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