See a wide variety of watercolor styles painted on paper or plastic that showcase the work of 40 local artists who continue to illustrate the talent of the members of The Greater Cincinnati Watercolor Society. The 15th annual exhibit opens on June 4 and continues through June 19 at the beautiful and intimate environment of “The Barn” 6980 Cambridge Ave. in Mariemont, Ohio.

Hours on the weekends: 1-4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments at the reception and awards ceremony on June 5, 1-4 p.m. The free show is open to the public. 

Juror for the show is Elizabeth Davis, gallery director for Art Design Consultants.  She will select three paintings for prize money plus paintings for Honorable Mention. Twenty percent of all sales benefit the Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center (“The Barn”) which is a facility dedicated to teaching and showcasing local visual and performing artists. The Greater Cincinnati Watercolor Society is the only organization in the Tri-state area that focuses exclusively on water-based painting.  Members use watercolor or acrylic paint applied in many ways: with a brush, sprayer, or by printing and pouring the paint onto paper. Begun in 2002 with the intent of offering a gathering place to paint, the organization quickly grew from 29 members to over 80 men and women.   Annual workshops, exhibits, and tours are available to members for $45 annually.   Over 50 percent of the members consider themselves advanced artists. The watercolor society offers painting demonstrations followed by open studio painting, the first Wednesday of March through December at 10 a.m. at the Cincinnati Art Club, 1021 Parkside Place in Mt. Adams.  Guests are welcome to attend.

Monthly notes of meetings plus other relevant information for artists can be seen at the organization’s blog: http://grtrcincyws.blogspot.com.

First Place Award 2015: “Santorini 1” by Carolyn Hibbard shown here.