Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for membership?

Membership of this Society shall be composed of residents of, or owners of property in, North Carolina, 18 years of age or older, who are interested in the activities and goals of the Society. A member with consecutive paid membership shall continue all membership privileges even if they move out-of-state.

What advantages are there to being a member?

Lots! Members can:
  • Enter the Annual Juried Exhibition - submit up to two paintings for this show
  • Enter the Member Online Exhibition – submit up to two paintings for this show
  • Receive 4 newsletters a year
  • Important, occasional emails will also be sent to all members
  • Get information about shows to enter (in and outside our state)
  • Information on workshops
  • Learn about workshops, classes, painting groups, and events
  • Meet other budding, up and coming, and successful artists like you
  • Talk art and paint with other artists
  • Have the prestige of being a member of a professional watercolor society
  • Eventually join the Board to help steer the organization
  • Capability to upload eight of your own paintings to the WSNC website
  • Ability to link your own website under Galleries on the WSNC website

Do I have to be a highly skilled painter to be a member of WSNC?

No, anyone who is interested in watercolor can join. Our members range from beginner, novice, students, to professionals.

Is there a jurying process to join?

No, however, to get your painting into the Annual Juried Exhibition you must be juried in (juror selects from images). Our jurors are experts in watercolor and known nationally, many internationally.

What are the guidelines for Membership?

  • Existing members can start renewing membership after January 1 of each year by logging into your Personal Information Page
  • New and renewing members must be members by November 1 to be listed in, and be mailed the annual Catalog/Directory for that year
  • New Members joining after September 1 are covered for the following year

What’s a Signature Member/How does someone earn this?

Signature members are recognized as accomplished artists. To earn this status in the society a member must have a painting juried into the Annual Exhibition 3 times. Signature means that once this status is earned the artist may write WSNC after their name. WSNC presents Signature Members with pins that indicate how many times they were juried into an Annual Exhibition. A new level is now being honored with a pin - the Master Level is an artist that has been juried into 15 or more Annual Exhibitions.

How many members are there currently in WSNC?

We have close to 400 members from all over the state of North Carolina. To make it easier to get to know artists from your part of the state, it is divided into regions (Western, Central and Eastern). Regional groups get together for various purposes like shows, plein-aire, socializing.

How long has the WSNC been around?

The Watercolor Society was established in 1972 and has been continuous since then.

Are we on social media?

Yes, our website is ncwatercolor.org; find us on Facebook, Linked In and Instagram