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Central Ohio Watercolor Society

About

The Central Ohio Watercolor Society was founded in 1964 and is the preeminent transparent watercolor society in the region. Founding members include notable central Ohio painters Richard Bauer, Don Dodrill, Mary Lou Jackson, Byron Kohn, Leland McClelland, Richard Phipps and Edward Tracy. Watercolor artists must apply and are juried into the society. Most of the members are award winning artists with regional and national reputations.

Modern technology has produced many new "water media" products, referring to any medium that is water soluble, and there are many societies that present opportunities to exhibit work created with these new products. However, the Central Ohio Watercolor Society remains dedicated to its original purpose to promote and preserve the unique character of transparent watercolor.

Watercolor is unique in its unparalleled ability to portray light. Your style may be tight or loose, fast or slow, thick or thin, and bright or subtle. We celebrate its uniqueness!

NEXT MEETING:
September 14, 2025, Jim Gerkin
Location: Jim Gerkin’s home in Lancaster, OH
View Details on Calendar Here

2025 Spring Show
To view paintings in the show: Click Here

2025 German Village Haus and Garten Tour
Watercolor Competition

Rules and sign-Up: Click Here

2025 Summer Exhibition
"Capturing the Charm of German Village in Watercolor"
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MEETINGS
Second Sunday of the month
January thru May and
September thru December


see Calendar for details
“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”.
© Central Ohio Watercolor Society. All rights reserved. Individual artworks are copyrighted by each respective artist.
Updated: 5/20/2025