History of the Sussex Watercolour Society

History and Aims


The Sussex Watercolour Society (SWS) was formed in 1977 with the idea of creating a regional society of professional standing and of the same calibre as the London Art Societies. Its objectives as a forward-looking society were to maintain the highest possible standards in watercolour and water-based media and to hold at least one public exhibition a year.

This aspiration of attracting highly talented artists has not changed and the society continues to encourage new and experimental work within the range of water-based media as well as the more traditional styles. Members of the SWS also continue to exhibit at least once a year creating varied and interesting exhibitions in various venues across East and West Sussex.


Undoubtedly, watercolour painting has changed since 1977 but the elected membership is no less interesting. Among the current membership are artists who are also members of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour and of the Royal West of England Academy. All of the members are professional artists working in various fields throughout East and West Sussex. Alongside gaining recognition for regional, national and international art awards, members of the SWS are also teaching, studying, designing or writing about art or using their talent to raise awareness for charitable campaigns. All the artists have exhibited either locally, nationally or internationally. 


Membership is by invitation of the Society.  

 



 

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