To become a member of the Virginia Watercolor Society, one must be a resident of Virginia* and pay the annual dues of $35. The VWS operates on a calendar year. Members receive three Waterlogue Newsletters each year by email, a membership
list, the prospectus for the annual juried exhibition, and the catalog with
color photos of the winning paintings. Members with a valid email address also receive an electronic version of the Waterlogue Newsletter plus periodic emails with current information about the VWS by email. Artists must be a current member of the Virginia Watercolor Society to enter the Annual Exhibition.
VWS MEMBERSHIP FORM – DOWNLOAD, PRINT & MAIL to VWS Be sure to include your check with your printed form.
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Life Members are defined as members of 20 years or more, are 75 years of age or older, have been signature members for at least five years and have kept continuous membership by paying the annual membership fees since receiving signature status. Those eligible for Life Membership MUST submit an application to the State Membership Chair. While Life Members are not required to pay annual membership dues, they are required to submit an annual Membership Form to confirm their continued membership and contact information. Life members may use the online 'Pay With Credit Card' form, but do not proceed to the PayPal page after you submit your membership information.
APPLICATION for LIFE MEMBERSHIP
The VWS Juried Exhibition is held annually, and is
located in a different part of the state each year. Water
based mediums are permitted as well as transparent
watercolors. Details are outlined in the prospectus for each exhibition.
VWS Annual Membership renewals are due on January 31st; dues must be paid prior to the
exhibition entry deadline to be eligible to enter
the Annual Juried Exhibition. Exhibition information and Calendar are included in the Fall VWS Waterlogue Newsletter.
Members with websites will be included in the
VWS Members Gallery.
*Exceptions:
Signature Artist Members who move out of state may continue their membership in the VWS if they keep their annual membership dues current. (see Article 1, Section 1, Paragraph C of the VWS Bylaws)
A Provisional Membership is available to non-Virginia residents who live in an adjacent state to the exhibition venue city and are serving on the Exhibition Committee (the hosting organization) of the Annual Exhibition. (see Article 1, Section 1, Paragraph E of the VWS Bylaws)
VWS Bylaws
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