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    • Saturday, November 01, 2025
    • 6:00 AM
    • Thursday, December 31, 2026
    • 6:00 PM
    • Frame & Art Center, 1100 S. Main Street, Las Cruces
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    REGISTER FOR
    NMWS–SC Members Only 
    Alternate Spaces Show

        "For the Love of Watermedia" 

    Friday, February 6–Friday, February 27, 2026

    Frame & Art Center, 1100 S Main St, Las Cruces, NM

    Registration Closes December 31, 2025 at 6 pm.

    Download prospectus and worksheet: FLOA 2026.pdf

    Allowable Media: Watermedia, including fluid acrylics, gouache, watercolor pencils, and watercolor collage. Small amounts of ink and non-watercolor pencil/pen, and ink drawings with watercolor wash are allowed.

    Allowable sizes: Painting surface can be as small as 4" x 4". Outside mat dimensions or mounted painting size should not exceed 14" x 18" (or 18" x 14"). Frames should be narrow, not wide, due to space limitations.

    Allowable formats include any of the following:

            Watercolor paper with frame, plexiglass or glass, and mat(s) of any color

            Watercolor paper mounted on cradle board and varnished

            Thin panel (aquaboard, gessoboard or watercolor board), varnished and in standard frame

            Other–ask us and we ll let you know.

    Artists may submit up to two paintings. Entry fee is $25 for one /$35 for two.

    All work must be for sale. Attach a label to the back of each piece with:

            Name of Artist

            Title

            Medium

            Price

    Sales of art work: Frame & Art Center will collect money for sold paintings and retain 20% commission. Price accordingly.

    Intake: Artists must bring paintings to Frame & Art Center between 10 a.m. and 12 noon on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

    Opening & Reception: The show will open on Friday, February 6, 2026, and a reception will be held on the same day from 5–7 p.m. All artists are expected to attend the reception to greet the public. Light refreshments will be provided

    Closing & Pick-up: The show will close on Friday,  February 27, 2026 and artists must pick up unsold works between 10 a.m. and 12 noon on Saturday, February 28, 2026. 

    Questions? Contact

    Cathy Skerker - cskerker@yahoo.com - 716-870-5878

    • Saturday, November 01, 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • Monday, February 02, 2026
    • 1:00 PM
    • Hispanic Art Building, EXPO-NM, Enter Gate #3, Copper and San Pedro NE

    2026

    MasterWorks of NM

    Exhibition Calendar


    ENTRY period for Watercolor (standard-sized) Starts on November 1, 2025

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    Standard Painting Delivery

    EXPO-NM Hispanic Arts Building is on

    Sunday (yes, Sunday) March 15th, 10AM-1PM



    Opening Reception:  Fri., Mar. 21st, 5 - 8PM

    Exhibition is in the Hispanic Arts Bldg

    EXPO NM-Albuquerque

    (enter Gate #3 San Pedro & Copper)

    Hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 10AM-5PM (closed Mondays)

    MasterWorks Show Last Day:  Sun., Apr. 19th

    Hand-back: Mon., Apr. 20th, 10AM - 1PM

    (Easter 2026 is Apr. 5th)


    • Saturday, November 08, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Mesilla Park Heritage Condominium Clubhouse 905 Conway Ave. Las Cruces, NM

    “Painting Watching: A Gentle Critique”

    Molly Murphy

    November 8, 1:00-2:30

    Mesilla Park Heritage Condominium Clubhouse

    905 Conway Ave., Mesilla Park

    Bring a Painting for Feedback!
    NO Cost but Donation Appreciated

    “Painting Watching: A Gentle Critique” is a group of directed activities that Molly designed as a format to talk about works of art. While they can be used in many ways, these activities are especially effective as tools for feedback to artists as they are creating the piece. Molly will bring one of her prints as a basis for the activities to introduce us to the idea of a gentle critique. The free session is limited to ten people who will bring a painting of their own to offer for critique. Contact Beverley Pirtle at bapirtle[at]comcast.net to register. Donations are accepted.

    Molly is a member of NMWS-SC, and artist, and an educator who splits her time between Tucson and San Diego. She gave the November 2023 program on this subject. This will be our second Painting Watching mini event. 

    For 47 years, teaching was Molly’s “Winter” art, and painting was her “Summer” one. Now, retired from both the 6th grade classroom and as an adjunct Art Education professor at School of Museum of Fine Arts Boston/Tufts University, she is a full-time artist who teaches a little bit and divides her time between Las Cruces and Southern California.


    • Sunday, November 09, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces, NM

    SC member Cheryl Fallstead will offer a hands on program on Nature Journaling.  Bring a sketchbook or paper, mark making tools and a travel watercolor palette if you'd like. 

    We welcome the public to come to our meetings and get to know us and learn about watercolor.  Hope to see you there!  


    • Thursday, November 13, 2025
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • 814 Weinrich Rd Las Cruces

    Join us Thursday, November 13, from 10:30am - 12:30pm for our November paintout!  What a VIEW! 

    We will be painting at the KOA, located off West Picacho at 814 Weinrich Road. It sits up high overlooking amazing views of the city of Las Cruces, the Organ and surrounding mountains, and a beautiful view of the Mesilla Valley with its farms and pecan orchards. We can take our chairs along their scenic walk and sit under a covered patio with a fire pit and enjoy painting any of these or other surrounding views.

    • Saturday, November 15, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm, 4803 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque


    ABQ area Paint Out

    November 15th, 2025 PAINT-OUT



    NORTHERN Area - Albuquerque 

    Hosted by Joy Brinkley-Hill and Mike Hill

    Saturday, November 15th, the paint out will be at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm, 4803 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. (Note: This will be on the third Saturday due to scheduling conflicts at Los Poblanos Inn. It will also be an afternoon paint out to accommodate for the cooler weather.) As "day visitors," we may wander, paint, and explore the common garden areas, shops, and restaurant.

    Please contact Joy and Michael, or view the November/December Brushstrokes for additional information.

    • Saturday, December 06, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, Albuquerque, NM
    Register


    HOLIDAY PARTY

    Meeting Location

    NMWS ABQ Monthly Meeting

    December 6, 2025 Noon to 2PM


    Meeting Place 

    First Presbyterian Church

    Enter Lower Level, west side

    215 Locust St. NE

    Albuquerque, NM 

    There is no need to pre-register to attend meeting

    Exec. Comm. Members - please arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs in the meeting room.

    Exec Committee meeting starts at 9:00 AM

    *****

    Social time 10:00 - 10:30 followed by

    Business Meeting 10:30

    Albuquerque December 6, 2025 meeting

    HOLIDAY PARTY POTLUCK and 

    PAINTING EXCHANGE


    • Sunday, December 14, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces, NM

    After a short General Meeting in the Las Cruces Village Creative Arts Room, we will remain there for our Holiday Party. The Buffet will be catered by the Las Cruces Village Kitchen. The cost will be $16.00 per person.

    THE PROGRAM will have a Holiday Gift Exchange and door prizes. This year the gift exchange will be a holiday ornament. You will be able to purchase a silver frame, and your painting will go inside. The cost for the frame is $2 and will be available for purchase at the November meeting.

    RSVP SIGN UP at the November 9th meeting, where you can pay for your party reservation with cash or a check made out to NMWS-SC for $16.00

    If you cannot attend the November meeting, but will attend the Holiday Party, please RSVP as soon as possible to Alejandrina Nunez anacorp@comcast.net and send your check to: P.O. Box 70, Mesilla, NM 88046 for your reservation.

    DUE TO LAS CRUCES VILLAGES’S NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT, OUR ABSOLUTE DEADLINE FOR YOUR RESERVATION IS NOVEMBER 27TH AND PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY THEN.

    Download flyer: 2025_12_SC_Holiday Party.pdf  The absolute DEADLINE  to register and pay is November 27th! 

    Again a HUGE THANKS to the  Holiday Party committee:  Alejandrina Nunez and Beverley Pirtle with the help of our liaison to Good Samaritan, Barbara Kejr.  



    • Thursday, December 18, 2025
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • plaza square at Old Mesilla

    On Thursday, December 18, we will return to our traditional December paintout site of Old Mesilla. This historical site provides a relaxed setting of a variety of venues, including an historic basilica, coffee shops and restaurants, art galleries, clothing and jewelry stores and wine shops. Most of these are housed in thick walled adobe structures, all located around a central plaza.


    We will be looking for inspirational scenes for painting seasonal cards.
    We will meet from 10:30am - 12:30pm.

    • Wednesday, December 31, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Frame & Art Center, 1100 S. Main Street, Las Cruces
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    Click this link to register: 
    |https://nmwatercolorsociety.org/event-6404881

    Deadline is December 31, 2025 at 6 pm.

    “For the Love of Watermedia”, Alternate Spaces Show SC members only, Friday, February 6 - Friday, February 27, 2026

    Frame & Art Center, 1100 S. Main Street, Las Cruces

    Questions? Contact

    Cathy Skerker - cskerker@yahoo.com -- 716-870-5878


    • Friday, January 02, 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • Friday, February 27, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • Doña Ana Arts Council Gallery, 230 S. Water Street Las Cruces, NM 88001

    NMWS Members Only
    2025 Fall/Winter Juried Exhibition
    Hosted by the Southern Chapter

    January 2 - February 27, 2026

    Gallery Hours: Tuesday -- Friday,  10 am - 4 pm and Saturday 10 am - 2 pm 

    Artists' Opening Receptions : 

    Friday, January 2, 2026,  5 pm-7 pm

    Friday, February 6, 2026,  5 pm-7 pm


    Juror: Janet Rogers, AWS, TWSA, FWS-D

    Judge: Karen Conley, President of ArtForms Artists Association of New Mexico

    Theme:  "Transitions & Transformations"

    New Mexico Watercolor Society–Southern Chapter invites members of both NMWS chapters to submit artwork for selection to the 2025 Fall/Winter Exhibition. The theme of the exhibition is “Transitions & Transformations”. In these tumultuous times we are surrounded by changes that often bring about transitions and sometimes dramatic transformations to ourselves and our communities, environment, cities and countryside, as well as to our social and political lives. Artists throughout the ages have used their art to depict—and inspire us to see and feel—these dramatic changes. As an NMWS artist, you are encouraged to boldly interpret a variety of the transitional and transformational subject matters that have affected you deeply.

    All information about the juried exhibit and entry will be available through ArtCall. The commission fee for all art sold during the exhibition will be 20%.  

    Download and print the prospectus.

    This year we also have a checklist which you can use to make sure you've fulfilled the elements of entering.  Download and print the Entry checklist 2025.pdf.  

    Detailed calendar of events is on the ArtCall page in the left bar.  ArtCall website: https://nmws-sc-2025fallexhibition.artcall.org/

    Direct questions to Exhibition Chair, Jean Conway edconway@me.com

    Online registration for the Exhibition starts 6 AM Monday, September 15, 2025

    Deadline for entries is 6 PM Monday, October 27, 2025


    • Friday, January 02, 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Doña Ana Arts Council Gallery, 230 S Water St, Las Cruces, NM 88005


    January Artists'  Reception: 

    Friday, January 2, 2026,  5 pm-7 pm

    Theme:  "Transitions and Transformations"

    Exhibit runs from January 2 - February 27, 2026

    NMWS Members Only
    2025 Fall/Winter Juried Exhibition
    Hosted by the Southern Chapter


    • Tuesday, January 13, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Mesilla Heritage Park Condo Clubhouse, 905 Conway, Mesilla Park

    “Drawing Workshop 2: The Human Figure”

    A four session mini series with Sue Davis

    January 13, 20, 27 and February 10, 2026
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

    Mesilla Heritage Park Condo Clubhouse,
    905 Conway, Mesilla Park, NM
    Member cost $160, non-member cost $210 (includes optional NMWS membership)


    Scroll down for Registration link. 


    Download: Drawing 2 Human Figure workshop flyer.pdf

    Sue Davis will conduct a series of four Tuesday morning classes lasting 2.5-3 hours each will concentrate on the human figure. The first day covers drawing simple stick figures, gesture sketching, proportions and measuring. The following weeks address how to simplify skeletal and musculature structure, basic facial anatomy, shading techniques, drawing from a live model, portraiture and rendering realistic hands.


    Class Plans:

    WEEK 1: The Basics

    WEEK 2: Simplifying Major Anatomy

    WEEK 3: Simplifying Musculature

    WEEK 4: Hands and Portraiture






    A charcoal kit is included as instruction will be provided on how to use this medium to create loose, expressionistic drawings.

    A detailed pdf explaining the concepts and activities to be presented that week will be emailed to each participant. There will be demonstrations and exercises which focus on the weekly topic.

    Time will be provided for everyone to practice the techniques in class. 


        

    WORKSHOP INFO:

    Member cost $160, non-member cost $210 (includes optional NMWS membership)

    The workshop is for NMWS members only on four consecutive Tuesdays from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.  January 13, 20, 27 and Feb 10, 2026.

    Location: Mesilla Heritage Park Condo Clubhouse, 905 Conway, Mesilla Park

    CLick to REGISTER FOR “Drawing Workshop 2: The Human Figure” with Sue Davis


    Non-member registration opens Dec 15, 2025. 

    *Cancellations: Workshop is limited to 15 students, first come, first serve. If you need to cancel, you will receive a full refund only if your space is filled from the wait list.

    Very Short Instructor Bio: 

    Sue is a graduate of the American Academy of Art in Chicago and has been teaching at the college level for over 14 years. She draws every single day and enjoys helping others discover the simple joy of sketching. Sue believes that knowing how to see and draw well is the foundation for creating believable paintings

    Sponsored by the NM Watercolor Society's Southern Chapter.  

    • Friday, February 06, 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • Friday, February 27, 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • Frame & Art Center, 1100 S. Main Street, Las Cruces

    Call for NMWS–SC Artists :
    Members Only 
    Alternate Spaces Show

        "For the Love of Watermedia" 

    Friday, February 6–Friday, February 27, 2026

    Frame & Art Center, 1100 S Main St, Las Cruces, NM

    Register at: https://nmwatercolorsociety.org/event-6404881

    Download prospectus and worksheet: FLOA 2026.pdf

    Allowable Media: Watermedia, including fluid acrylics, gouache, watercolor pencils, and watercolor collage. Small amounts of ink and non-watercolor pencil/pen, and ink drawings with watercolor wash are allowed.

    Allowable sizes: Painting surface can be as small as 4" x 4". Outside mat dimensions or mounted painting size should not exceed 14" x 18" (or 18" x 14"). Frames should be narrow, not wide, due to space limitations.

    Allowable formats include any of the following:

            Watercolor paper with frame, plexiglass or glass, and mat(s) of any color

            Watercolor paper mounted on cradle board and varnished

            Thin panel (aquaboard, gessoboard or watercolor board), varnished and in standard frame

            Other–ask us and we ll let you know.

    Artists may submit up to two paintings. Entry fee is $25 for one /$35 for two.

    All work must be for sale. Attach a label to the back of each piece with:

            Name of Artist

            Title

            Medium

            Price

    Sales of art work: Frame & Art Center will collect money for sold paintings and retain 20% commission. Price accordingly.

    Intake: Artists must bring paintings to Frame & Art Center between 10 a.m. and 12 noon on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

    Opening & Reception: The show will open on Friday, February 6, 2026, and a reception will be held on the same day from 5–7 p.m. All artists are expected to attend the reception to greet the public. Light refreshments will be provided

    Closing & Pick-up: The show will close on Friday, February 27, 2026.  Artists must pick up unsold works between 10 a.m. and 12 noon on Saturday, February 28, 2026. 

    Questions? Contact

    Cathy Skerker - cskerker@yahoo.com - 716-870-5878

    • Friday, February 06, 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Frame & Art Center, 1100 S. Main Street, Las Cruces

    OPENING for  February 2026 NMWS-SC Members Only Alternate Spaces Show

    “For the Love of Watermedia”, Friday, February 6 - Saturday, February 27 @ Frame & Art Center, 1100 S. Main Street, Las Cruces

    Opening & Reception: The show will open on Friday, February 6, and a reception will be held on the same day from 5:00-7:00 p.m.  All artists are expected to be present to greet the public. Light refreshments will be provided

    Closing & Pick-up: The show will close on Friday, February 27. Artists must pick up unsold works between 10:00 and 12:00 noon on Saturday, February 28.

    Questions?
    Contact Cathy Skerker - cskerker@yahoo.com -- 716-870-5878
    • Friday, February 06, 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Doña Ana Arts Council Gallery, 230 S Water St, Las Cruces, NM 88001


    February Artists' Reception

    Friday, February 6, 2026,  5 pm-7 pm

    Theme:  "Transitions and Transformations"

    Exhibit runs from January 2 - February 27, 2026

    NMWS Members Only
    2025 Fall/Winter Juried Exhibition
    Hosted by the Southern Chapter


    • Tuesday, March 24, 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • Thursday, March 26, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • Las Cruces Village, Social Center Creative Arts Room, 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces, NM 88001

    “Loosen Up Your Landscapes” with Don Andrews, AWS

    Tuesday through Thursday,

    March 24-26, 2026 
    9 am - 4 pm

    Las Cruces Village Social Center -- Creative Arts Room 3025 Terrace Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88011

    Registration opens Nov 1, 2025.
    Click:  REGISTER for SC Don Andrews Workshop Mar 24-26, 2026

    In Don’s workshop you will learn:

    Granulation: Mixing colors on the page to create glowing granular washes.

    How to Loosen Up: How to overcome tight watercolor paintings. Don will reveal how watercolor can be kept loose throughout the painting process!

    Painting With Light: The most powerful tool we artists have is light! Don shows you how to organize and manage light to your paintings advantage!

    Also: How to paint figures in your landscape paintings, color harmony, group critique, and much, much more

    Don is a nationally and internationally known award-winning artist and workshop instructor. He was past president of the American Watercolor Society, author of two watercolor books, and creator of DVD workshop sets. Check out his website: 

    https://www.donandrewsstudio.com/

    Members: $375
    Non-Members: $425 (Includes an option for  membership in NMWS)

    Limit: 16 students. Registration opens Nov 1, 2025 for NMWS members, and March 1, 2026 for non-members.  

    *Cancellations: Workshop is limited to 16 students, first come, first serve. If you need to cancel, you will receive a full refund only if your space is filled from the wait list.

    Download workshop handout: full workshop information including Don Andrews biography, supplies, schedule, etc. 



New Mexico Watercolor Society

P.O. Box 11604
Albuquerque, NM 87192

Contact - nmwatercolorsociety[at]gmail.com

New Mexico Watercolor Society - SC
PO Box 1571
Las Cruces, NM 88004-1571                           Contact - nmwatercolorsociety[at]gmail.com


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