Hawai`i Watercolor Society

 

The Hawai`i Watercolor Society was founded in 1962 by Hawai`i Artist Hon Chew Hee. Our aim as an organization is to nurture and stimulate interest in water media through education, exhibits, and collaboration with other organizations, associations and individuals.

The Hawai`i Watercolor Society sponsors two juried exhibits every year as well as a biennial curated show highlighting the work of our signature members. In addition, we host periodic sales, themed shows and community events.

In conjunction with our exhibits we offer two week long workshops each year featuring nationally recognized teaching artists. On an intermittent basis we sponsor shorter duration workshops on a variety of art-related topics.

 

New Membership:

You will receive a prorated fee based on the month you sign up for a new membership. *New memberships starting in April to June include discounted dues for the current year plus the upcoming year.

HWS New Membership
Membership Type & Current Month:
Quantity:
Add To Cart

Renew Your Membership:

You will need to renew your memberships each year by July 1st. We’ll remind you in the monthly newsletter. Use the button below.

HWS Membership Renewal
Membership Type:
Quantity:
Add To Cart

Membership Information

Membership in the Hawai`i Watercolor Society is a great way to enhance your painting experiences through meeting fellow artists, having your work recognized and exhibited, and broadening your skill set by participating in our workshops. Membership benefits include:

  • Membership roster

  • A list of local shops that provide special rates or discounts

  • A monthly newsletter highlighting future events, including painting opportunities with other artists

  • Opportunities to participate in HWS-sponsored workshops with nationally and internationally recognized artist/teachers

  • Opportunities to enter juried shows and other exhibits sponsored by HWS

  • Opportunity to attend our annual meeting and party

  • Opportunity to have your own Member Gallery on the HWS website

We also offer Signature Membership status to recognize our active members who achieve a high degree of excellence using water-based media. This designation is based on points received in juried competition. Details for earning Signature status are contained in the HWS By-Laws.

Join HWS – it’s a rewarding way to expand your artwork and your art world.


All memberships are for one year starting July 1st.

- Annual Membership - $40/year
- Life Membership - $35/year (10+ consecutive years)
- International Membership - $50/year
- International Life Membership - $45/year (10+ consecutive years)
- Student (18+ years of age and proof of enrollment in accredited college, not to exceed four consecutive years) -  $25/year

To register and pay online by debit or credit card, please use the product buttons above. Your application form will be included in your checkout process.

To pay by check, please download the PDF file of the application, complete it, and mail it with your check to: Hawai`i Watercolor Society, 335 Hahani St. #1271, Kailua, HI 96734

If you need assistance, please contact us at info@hawaiiwatercolorsociety.org.


Merchants offering discounts to HWS members:

Hawaiian Graphics
HawaiianGraphics.com
1923 S. Beretania, Honolulu
10% off entire purchase / 25% off fine art paper

DaVinci Artists Colors
DaVinciPaints.com
Additional 15% discunt with coupon code “Aloha”

Art Attacks
ArtAttacks-Hawaii.com
3390 Campbell Ave #A, Honolulu
25% discount on framing

Sunshine Arts Hawai`i
SunshineArts.com
47-653 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahalu`u
10% discount on all custom matting and framing orders

Art Source & Designs, LLC (Diane Ko)
ArtSourceandDesigns.net
212 Monohua, Honolulu
15% off framing, call 352-8242 for appointment

Maalea Press LLC (Peter Sieg)
11 Furneaux Lane, Hilo
10% off all orders with a 20% discount on first time orders, call 808-969-9200


Your Own Personal Member Gallery:

If you are a current HWS member you can get a page on the HWS website with your artwork images, bio, picture of you, and contact info. A Member Gallery will give you additional exposure for your art. Click here for complete instructions. Member Galleries are $38. To update an existing gallery is $28.

Note: A Member Gallery is not a Membership or Membership Renewal. Please scroll up for that!

Member Gallery
$38.00
Quantity:
Add To Cart
Update an Existing Member Gallery
$28.00
Quantity:
Add To Cart

Donate to HWS

To donate to HWS and become a Patron, use the donate button below.

All donations are tax-deductible. Your donation helps HWS continue to continue to nurture and stimulate interest in water media through education, exhibits, and collaboration with other organizations, associations and individuals. Thank you for donating!

Amount:
Quantity:
Donate