Wisconsin Watercolor Society Exhibition T he West Bend Art Museum is pleased to host the Wisconsin Watercolor Society exhibition from May 12 - June 13, 1999. In America, in the late 19th and early 20th century, due to the efforts of artists such as Winslow Homer , Thomas Eakins and Edward Hopper , a strong tradition of watercolor took root. The Wisconsin Watercolor Society perpetuates this love for the watercolor media. This exhibition features juried members of the Wisconsin Watercolor Society and represents the vitality and excellence of this state organization. Founded in 1952, Wisconsin Watercolor Society is committed to the purpose of encouraging talent in the medium of watercolor This organization of 80 members has developed a highly respected reputation nationwide.
Membership is by invitation after a recommendation by a jury and a final vote by members.
Many members are also signature members of the American Watercolor Society and the Midwest Watercolor Society. While there has been no attempt to restrict or prescribe a style, there is considerable adherence to the traditional transparent watercolor medium by most of the members. Both traditional representation and abstract approach to subject can be seen in this exhibition. Read more in Resource Library about the West Bend Art Museum. RLM does not endorse sites behind external links.