We have a diverse range of watercolour talents, and members, both professional and amateur, number over 500, take part in yearly events including workshops, critiques, painting days and major exhibitions. Whether artist, student, art lover or collector you will find much of interest here.

The society is based in Wellington but new members from throughout New Zealand are welcome.

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BROWSE ARTISTS DIRECTORY

From President Chriss-Ann Menzies

Welcome to an exciting 2024 with Watercolour NZ. We have news of fantastic events planned for 2024. So get your calendar ready and join the fun.

The Summer Online Competition had many skilful paintings entered and choosing a winner was not an easy task. Our thanks to the judges for their carefully considered comments. Many thanks also to Winsor & Newton who have once again supported us with generous prizes.

18 - 22 March we have our Outdoor Painting Week. Each day we will paint at an interesting venue around Wellington.

Ross Patterson, a highly esteemed Australian watercolour artist and tutor, will be holding two workshops in Wellington in March. These have been enthusiastically supported. Paintaways are proving incredibly popular and Lake Brunner is the venue in May. A stunning area with something for everyone.

And our big news? SPLASH IS BACK! Due to COVID and other difficulties, we have not held Splash since 2022. We are very excited to announce dates for Splash 2024.

Opening night will be Friday 18 October, closing Sunday 27 October. The beautiful Pataka Gallery in Porirua is our venue. A big light airy space for our exhibition with an atrium for demonstrations. Start thinking about entries and get painting. Entry forms will be in the next newsletter in June.

A large number of our artist members live north of Wellington, so we are holding a Paintaway in Whangarei on 23 - 24 November 2024. Further details will be in the next newsletter. We are so very lucky to have such a positive go-ahead committee to whom I extend my grateful thanks.

Chriss-Ann