About MSWS

Mississippi Watercolor Society

The stated purpose of the Mississippi Watercolor Society (MSWS) since its founding is to achieve the objectives of: 1) promoting the artists of the State of Mississippi through the holding of art exhibits; 2) advancing the standards of the arts in general by the holding of art exhibits which include major artists from other states in the nation; 3) raising the interest of the general public in the arts by offering quality exhibitions; 4) and recognizing achievements of artists both within and from without the state by the bestowing of awards, and recognizing those whose dedication to the arts in general has benefited the state of the arts by the bestowing of various other honors.

To accomplish the above purpose, the MSWS conducts an annual juried membership show as well as the Grand National Watercolor Exhibition and grants monetary awards as well as honors at these exhibitions. Members who have been selected to be included in three Grand National Exhibitions are entitled to Signature status. Each year, we hold a major workshop and several smaller ones to enable our members to continue to advance their art.

Membership in the MSWS is open to anyone interested in the arts. Dues are $35 per year and you can find out how to join by clicking here. Our juried competitions are open to members working in watermedia.

You can see our calendar of activities by clicking here.

President: Ton Rietvelt

Vice President:

Workshops: Sally Todd and Ann Gourlay

Secretary: Eleanor Hughes

Treasurer: Anne Perry

Publicity:

Grand National Chair: Nancy Butkus

Grand National CD's: Kathy Hegman

Awards: Anne Seale

Membership: Peggy Ederington

Hospitality:

Newsletter/Web Page: Jerry and Sue Whitt (contact us a jerry1936@comcast.net or 5368 Jamaica Dr, Jackson MS 39211