Art with Purpose

GROW. LAUGH. LEARN.

Join the Fun!

Born out of a dream to draw together a group of artists, or aspiring artists, to share their love of art in 2017, Great Plains Watercolor Society has become so much more. What once was only created for the purpose of learning has now transformed into a community of fun, encouragement and social retreat away from everyday life.

GROW WITH US.

Discover a passion for watercolor that you can carry with you well into the future. Open your heart and share your gift with those around us through our outreach programs.

LAUGH WITH US.

Who’s ready to have some fun? We love to laugh, spread joy and keep our environment as stress-free as possible. Enjoy interacting with other artists who share a commonality with you.

LEARN WITH US.

We focus on the process, not the product. True art, we believe comes from the heart, the sheer pleasure of creating something beautiful. Improve your skills and reach your goals.

Upcoming Workshops & Events

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Artist Spotlight

Spotlight on the Artist is an introduction of some of our members to find out what they like about and do with their art.

Janice Bartels

Janice Bartels has been a member of GPWS since 2017. After taking a long hiatus from 1976-2017, she reclaimed her passion for expressive art. Art has helped her discover who she is. “Art is the new part of me that I didn’t know before.”

Did you know?

Featured Artist Tip:

Deco Edges
by Suz Gallaway

Suz Gallaway shows us how to keep deco edges on thick paper made from fibers by tearing rather than cutting the paper in half.

 

Artist Website

Current Board Members
and Committee Chairs

Barbara Sparks

Founder

Gary Pederson

PRESIDENT

Byron Petersen

Co-President

Janice Bartels-Welsh

Founder
National Workshops  Treasurer

Sheryl Baloun

Director of Programming

Julie Dent

Secretary
Quarterly Newsletter

Reeni McKay

Paint-Ins

Nancy Warnock

Paint-ins

Marjorie Ness

Exhibits

Judy DeBoer

exhibits

Betty DeBerg

membership

Brenda Sosa

Online Media

 

Brian Beilke

Plein Aire

 

Testimonials

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