Membership in the Central Ohio Watercolor Society
  • The society meets once a month, usually on the second Sunday of the month. Check the web site for the specific location and time.
  • Two juried shows a year with cash prizes
  • Additional show opportunities around the city
  • At least one workshop opportunity within a year
  • Artist demonstrations and other program events at each monthly meeting
  • Dues are $30.00 a year, due by January 1st
Returning Members
Members are required to pay membership dues in full by by the January meeting of each year and demonstrate enthusiasm for the purposes of the society by participation in its meetings and events.
  • Payment can be made by cash, check, or electronic payment via Zelle. 
  • Payment, in person, at the December or January meeting is acceptable.
  • Contact the current Treasurer for details. (List of current Board Members)

Members may hold any elective office and committee assignment, submit information about potential members, bring guests to any program meeting of the society, participate in exhibitions and other events and activities of the society.
New Member Application
The Central Ohio Watercolor Society accepts nominations for new members on an annual basis.  Individuals are eligible for application for membership if they are interested in furthering the use of transparent watercolor as a form of artistic expression with demonstrated skills of professional quality and live in Ohio.

  • The selection of new members occur during the dates listed below under "Application Schedule" 
  • New members will not be selected at any other time.  
  • Each potential new member shall complete the online application below including submitting three images of their unmatted transparent watercolor paintings that meet the following criterion:
    1. Transparent watercolor only may be used as the painting medium. “Transparent watercolor” is defined as paint so marked and advertised as “watercolor” by the manufacturer.  Thus all other water-based media and any white paint shall not be used.  The paint may be applied directly as it comes from the tube or pan, or diluted with water.  No other material shall be permanently added to the painting surface or mixed with the watercolor medium, except graphite pencil may be used for the initial structural drawing. 
    2. The surface on which the watercolor is applied shall be paper, sized only by the manufacturer. No additional substance shall be applied to the support material nor any other support surface used.  
    3. Paintings copied from photographs, other than your own, videos, or during a workshop or classroom situation are not eligible. They MUST be original artwork.

  • Application Schedule for 2025
    • Submission of applications: August 15, 2025 - September 27, 2025
    • Application evaluation: September 28 - October 6, 2025
    • Notification of results: October 7 - 11, 2025 
Any questions, please contact the Membership Committee Chairperson
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!