Saint Louis Watercolor Society

02/28/2026

🎥🎨 Watch the Replay: Alicia Farris on Art School Live! 🎨🎥

Missed it live? You can still catch Alicia Farris demonstrating on Art School Live with Eric Rhoads!

Alicia was featured on Friday, February 13th at 11:00 CST, sharing her expertise and creative process in this inspiring watercolor demo. If you weren’t able to tune in, the replay is now available and will remain on YouTube for quite some time.

Watch here:
📺 Direct link to the demo: https://www.youtube.com/live/uvBWFHqhwnw?si=iljz5thLiBqFwHup

📺 Visit the Art School Live channel: Art School Live
https://www.youtube.com/

Be sure to grab your sketchbook and paint along; it’s a wonderful opportunity to learn from one of our very own!

02/28/2026

🎉💦 More Exciting Congratulations to Our STLWS Artists! 💦🎉

We are proud to announce that two of our talented members have been recognized in Splash 27: The Best of Watercolor!

✨ Pensive by Janine Helton has been selected as an Honorable Mention winner.
✨ Distractions by Alicia Farris has been selected as a Finalist winner.

These awards were selected by special awards juror Chris Krupinski — an incredible honor!

Artwork from the exhibition will be published in a special issue of Artists Magazine, scheduled to hit newsstands in July 2026.

Please join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement and national recognition. We are so proud to see STLWS artists continuing to make waves in the watercolor world! 👏🎨

02/27/2026

🎉🌊 Congratulations to Our STLWS Artists! 🌊🎉

We are thrilled to share that four of our talented members were selected for inclusion in the 49th International Watermedia Exhibition (IWE) hosted by the Watercolor Art Society – Houston!

Selected by juror Don Andrews, the following paintings were featured in this prestigious international exhibition, which ran March 3–29, 2026, at their Houston gallery:

✨ Interior of Mystique – Marilynne Bradley
✨ Directional Conundrum – Alicia Farris
✨ Puppy Love 4 – Janine Helton
✨ Opal’s Corner – Rebecca Krutsinger

The 49th IWE showcases outstanding watermedia artists from around the world, and we are incredibly proud to see our STLWS members represented on this international stage.

Please join us in celebrating their beautiful work and this well-deserved recognition! 👏🎨

01/26/2026

🎨 You’re Invited! 🎨

Linda Darnece Jones invites you to experience “Creative Compilations: Down Thru the Years… Expressions of Art” - an exhibit featuring eclectic & electric works spanning her creative journey.

🗓 Exhibit Dates: February 7 - March 30, 2026
🥂 Exhibit & Reception:
Saturday, February 7, 2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM

📍 Gretchen Brigham Gallery
Union Avenue Christian Church
733 N. Union at Delmar
St. Louis, MO 63108

Come enjoy bold color, expressive forms, and a celebration of art through the years. All are welcome, bring a friend and soak in the creativity!

Contact Linda:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.ldjcreations.com

Hope to see you there! ✨🖼️

01/23/2026

We’re happy to share that Connie Schmidt has five paintings featured in the Heartland Art Club Group of 8 Show, a rotating member exhibition highlighting the work of eight artists.

📍 Exhibition Location:
101A West Argonne
Kirkwood, MO

🗓 On view through April 4, 2026

If you’re in the Kirkwood area, be sure to stop by and enjoy this wonderful group show and Connie’s beautiful pieces.

Congratulations, Connie! 👏🎨

01/22/2026

We’re pleased to share that Linda Green-Metzler currently has a beautiful watercolor exhibit on view at Chesterfield City Hall during the first quarter of 2026!

This exhibition celebrates Faust Park, a true jewel of the community, and features plein air paintings Linda has created there over the years. The collection commemorates many of the lovingly restored buildings in the historic village and reflects countless hours spent painting on location.

About the Exhibit:
• 16 watercolor paintings
• Displayed throughout the main floor
• On view January–March 2026

📍 Chesterfield City Hall
690 Chesterfield Parkway West
🕰 Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

If you’re in the area, we encourage you to stop by and enjoy this thoughtful and place-rich body of work.

Congratulations, Linda, on this wonderful exhibition! 👏🎨

01/21/2026

Looking forward to tonight’s ZOOM Membership Meeting.

Hope to see you all there!

Bridget McKay is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: STLWS January Zoom Membership Meeting

Time: Jan 21, 2026 07:00 PM

Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89484313231

Meeting ID: 894 8431 3231

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Join instructions
https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/89484313231/invitations?signature=ZEnYswoLZzTOYpzjXt43Z3HFseliKoxGKXMysKm_zas

01/14/2026

🎨 You’re Invited!

St. Peter’s Gallery is pleased to present William Curtis: Reflections, a compelling exhibition featuring watercolor works that explore light, place, and reflection.

📅 Exhibit Dates: January 9 – February 24, 2026
📍 St. Peter’s Gallery
110 N. Warson Rd., St. Louis, MO

🕰 Gallery Hours:
Mon–Thurs: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fri: 9 a.m.–12 noon

01/14/2026

🎉 Our Congratulations! 🎉

We are thrilled to celebrate several Saint Louis Watercolor Society members whose work has been selected for inclusion in the Southern Watercolor Society 49th Annual Juried Exhibition (2026), what an outstanding national honor!

👏 Selected Artists & Works:

• Marilynne Bradley – Sheltered Cove
• Alicia Farris – Bomb Pop Stop
• Janine Helton – Time and Chance
• Amy Lottes – Scallions

The exhibition was juried by renowned watercolorist Iain Stewart, making this recognition especially meaningful. Congratulations to these talented artists on this well-deserved achievement.

We are so proud to see your work recognized on a national stage! 🎨✨

12/02/2025

🎨 Exciting News!
Several of our Saint Louis Watercolor Society members are participating in the “Celebrating Watercolor” Art Exhibit at the Webster Groves Public Library!

📅 December 2–29, 2025
📍 301 E Lockwood Ave, Webster Groves, MO

We’re proud to see our talented artists featured in this beautiful year-end showcase. If you’re looking for creative inspiration, a peaceful winter outing, or a chance to support local art, this exhibit is a must-see.

✨ Participating STLWS Members:
Nancy Avdoian, Julie Bantle, Carla Baron Giller, Madhura Joag, Fran Kempin, Suzanne Galli Koenen, Peggy Michalski, Karen Papin, and Lee Walter.

Stop by, enjoy the artwork, and help celebrate the incredible watercolor talent in our community! ❤️🎨

11/09/2025

Congratulations Amy Jamison!!🎉🎊👏👏👏👏👏

🏆 Winner Announcement!

The 2025 Big Splash People’s Choice Award goes to Amy Jamison for her stunning watercolor painting, “Rainbow Bright.”

🌈 Congratulations, Amy, your vibrant creativity and skill truly captured the hearts of our visitors!

Norton’s Fine Art & Framing, 2025 S. Big Bend Blvd. 63117 (Tues – Sat, 10 – 6)

11/06/2025

🌟 News from Janine Helton! 🌟

We’re excited to share that Voyage STL Magazine has published a wonderful feature on our very own Janine Helton! 🎨

Voyage STL, part of the LA-based Voyage Group of Magazines, highlights inspiring stories from St. Louis’ creative community;celebrating local artists, makers, and small businesses.

📰 Read the full article, “Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Janine Helton,” to learn more about Janine’s artistic journey and passion for watercolor:

👉 https://voyagestl.com/interview/life-values-legacy-our-chat-with-janine-helton-highlight

👏 Congratulations, Janine, on this well-deserved recognition!