HOURS: Tue - Sat 10 am - 3 pm      |      1601 West Alabama Houston TX 77006      |      713-942-9966     |    WAS-H@sbcglobal.net

40TH INTERNATIONAL EXHIBIT AWARD WINNERS

First Place - Ken Call “In the Moment”

Second Place - Gloria Miller-Allen “Cubic Calibrations”

Third Place - Vera Dickerson “My Lovely Parrothead”

Odette Ruben Memorial Award - Anne Abgott “Off Broadway 1”

Lloyd Albers Memorial Award - Francisco Carrion “A Normal Day of Work”

Jack Bowen Award - Keiko Yasuoka “The Night Table”

Board of Directors Award - Ruby Allen “Shale”


WAS-H brings the excitement of water-media to the greater Houston area. 
- Juried Exhibitions in our gallery in the Museum District
- Monthly meetings with demonstrations by known artists
- Classes and Workshops all year
- Group painting encounters include Open Studio afternoons, Wednesday Life Figure Lab, Paint-Outs and Paint-Ins
- Outreach Program for volunteers to work with children

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Welcome to Watercolor Art Society-Houston

Founded in 1975, the Watercolor Art Society – Houston (WAS-H) is a non-profit organization with over 600 members. For over 40 years, WAS-H has brought the excitement of water-media to the greater Houston area with outstanding exhibitions, world-class instruction and dedicated community outreach. Year-round opportunities are provided to every level of painter, from novice to the seasoned expert. Art lovers are invited to enjoy year-round exhibitions in our gallery in the Museum District. 

The purpose of the Watercolor Art Society-Houston is to further the cause and interest in watermedia art through teaching, programs, demonstrations, outreach and exhibitions.

Click to Hear more About Us on the Houston Matters radio program

Volunteers Wanted

  • Photographers
  • Videographer
  • Washrag Reporter
  • Crating/Uncrating Team, IE
  • Reception Team, IE

For more information, click HERE

Life Painting Lab


Join in the fun of the Life Lab each Wednesday from 12:30 - 3:30pm. The cost is $10 for members and $14 for non-members, exact change appreciated.

Paint-In Schedule at a Glance

Paint-Ins are a single day class taught each second Saturday of the month (*or third Saturday as indicated), from 9:00am - 3:30pm. It's a great opportunity to learn a new technique or squeeze in a class with your busy schedule. Registration is required. Click here to Register.

  • June 10 - Robin Avery
  • July 8 -  Keiko Yasuoka &

    Duncan Simmons

Friday Open Studio

Open Studio on Fridays, 10:00am - 2:00pm. The WAS-H classroom is available free to WAS-H members on those Fridays when no class is scheduled. DVDs of renowned artists are viewed, discussed, and everyone paints. Bring your lunch and enjoy the camaraderie! 

August 25 

September 8 Part 2 COASTAL COTTAGES with Joyce Hicks

September 15 IMAGING IN WATERCOLOR with Gerald Brommer

September 22 STAINED PAPER AND COLLAGE with Gerald Brommer

October 20 POURING TRANSPARENT WATERCOLOR with Jean Grastorf

October 27 PAINTING WATERFALLS ON YUPO with Mark Mehaffey

November 3 FROM PHOTOS TO FANTASTIC; WATERCOLOR CITYSCAPES with Iain Stewart

November 10 Part 2

December 1 TRADITIONAL WATERCOLOR APPROACH with Cheng-Khee Chee

December 8 Part 2

December 15 Holiday Party and Review

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Watercolor Art Society-Houston      |      1601 West Alabama Houston TX 77006      |      713-942-9966     |      WAS-H@sbcglobal.net

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