About CWS
Upholding the principles of art
The Colorado Watercolor Society (CWS), based in Denver, Colorado is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to uphold the highest standards and principles of art and to promote, encourage, educate and foster an interest in fine art in all media, especially watermedia. CWS is a member of the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies (WFWS).
The Colorado Watercolor Society (CWS) was established in 1954 and became a member of the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies (WFWS) in 1997. CWS was organized as an art group by Walter O. Green and his wife, Olive, with the purpose of promoting all fine arts, especially watermedia. The Society's first President was Irma Greenawalt, 1954-1957, and held its first public exhibition at the Mile High Center of Denver in 1957.
CWS in the community
In the foothills and front-range communities, CWS donates to Foothills Art Center in Golden, Colorado and other worthy art-oriented projects in the State. Each year several CWS members donate paintings to the local Denver Public Broadcasting Channel (PBS) Channel Six Auction.
In addition, CWS regularly displays paintings at a variety of locations in the seven county Denver metro area.
Regular Meetings
Meetings are usually held the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 S. Colorado Boulevard, Englewood, CO. (southwest corner of Hampden Avenue and Colorado Blvd.) in the Plymouth Hall.*
Board meeting 4:30 pm –
3rd Tuesday of the month
General Membership meeting 7 pm –
3rd Tuesday of the month
North Critique Group 10 am Standley Lake Library –
2nd Tuesday of the month
South Critique Group 9 am Koelbel Library –
last Friday of the month
NOTE: There are no CWS meetings held during the months of July, August and December.
Find General Meeting Minutes and Board of Director Meeting Minutes here.
*Alternate meeting sites will be announced as necessary.
