President: Sue Rummenie Winking; Meetings: Last Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m at Quincy Art Center, Quincy University, 1800 College Avenue, Quincy, IL 62301 except in June, July and December; Supported by: Membership fees

Mission or Objective:
The primary purpose of the GRWS is to stimulate interest in watercolor painting by perpetuating the practice of, and appreciation for the fine art of watercolor painting; to aid the watercolor artists and to increase their skills through a sharing of ideas and methods by means of workshops, critiques, demonstrations, and exhibitions; and to encourage all forms of water-based media.

Overview:
Anyone interested in putting transparent watermedia onto any type of paper (monotype, brush paper, etc.). Each meeting members critique each others work, learn new techniques, and find out about the business of Art. They have demonstrators come to the Art Center to show their techniques on how to paint. An annual show at the Quincy University Brenner Library in January, the Chiropractic Clinic in Quincy at 48th and Maine in April and May and individual members at various locations in Quincy. They also have a workshop with an outside visiting artist once a year usually in the fall.

Eligibility: Membership is open to all persons of the U.S. interested and active in watercolor painting; Fees: Membership Fees: Individual $20.00; Student $5.00; Patron: Individual $25.00, Corporate $100.00; Limitations: No oil paintings

Revised Date: 7/24/07