www.watercolourwales.co.uk

Whilst painting in watercolour has been described as a "truly English Art" There is a fine tradition of painting in this medium in Wales going back to the late 18th. Century. It is therefore surprising that it was not until 1959 that an Arts Society was formed to recognise and encourage the proud heritage of watercolour painting in Wales.
The Watercolour Society of Wales was formed by six like-minded artists, living in and around Cardiff, to exhibit and promote this medium by holding regular exhibitions of their work throughout Wales. The first exhibition was held in 1959 at the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff.
Today the Society has around 40 members all professional artists living and working in Wales and entry to the Society is by election, and in this way the Society maintains high standards of work as well as attracting new talent to its ranks.

The Society strives to keep pace with the development of newer water-soluble media so that traditional watercolour stands alongside acrylic and mixed media in its exhibitions.
The Society holds two exhibitions every year throughout Wales showing the landscape and life of Wales in all forms and these exhibitions are always varied, colourful and stimulating.
In 2007 The Society was honoured when the Prince of Wales agreed to become its Patron having exhibited with us for some years.

We are always interested in attracting new members, so please contact us by eMail if you are interested in joining the Society.
A booklet about the last 50years of the Society is available, at a small charge, by contacting the Secretary.