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    • Saturday, November 01, 2025
    • 6:00 AM
    • Sunday, January 18, 2026
    • 6:00 PM
    • Frame & Art Center, 1100 S. Main Street, Las Cruces
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    Register

    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

    NEW! Registration Closes January 18, 2026 at 6 pm.

    Download UPDATED PROSPECTUS  with worksheet: 
    2026_SC_FLOA Prospectus.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. You are not required to submit photos when you enter.  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

    • Sunday, December 07, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • Saturday, January 10, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, Albuquerque, NM
    Register


    Meeting Location

    NMWS ABQ Monthly Meeting

    January 10, 2026 10:00 a.m


    Meeting Place 

    First Presbyterian Church

    215 Locust St. NE

    Albuquerque, NM 

    January meeting held in the Chapel

    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 January 10, 2026 meeting will be

    one floor above the usual space, in the Chapel.

    Presentation by


                   Jane Fritz, NMWS   

                                

    Topic: "Wet-into-Wet Watercolors Without Worries."

    Jane will explain the importance of wet-into-wet work, explore some techniques to overcome the difficulties, and demonstrate the techniques with a painting. 

    Google Maps link:

    • Monday, December 08, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • Saturday, February 07, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, Albuquerque, NM
    Register


    Meeting Location

    NMWS ABQ Monthly Meeting

    February 7, 2026 10:00 a.m


    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 February 7, 2026 meeting 

    Presentation by


    Sylvia Aruffo

                    


    Topic: 

    Google Maps link:

    • Thursday, January 01, 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • Tuesday, September 01, 2026
    • 11:30 PM
    • Online Application
    Register
    Application for NMWS Signature Membership

    Eligibility Requirements:
    • The artist must have exhibited five (5) different paintings in five (5) of the following New Mexico Watercolor Society juried exhibitions within 5 years.  
    1. NMWS Juried Spring Exhibition
    2. Western Federation Societies (WFWS) exhibition
    3. MasterWorks of New Mexico exhibition (Miniature exhibit does not apply)
    4. NMWS Southern Chapter Juried Annual Exhibition
    • Credit for acceptances are limited to two per year and one painting per exhibition
    • Member of NMWS at the time of application
    • Payment of a one-time Signature Member Application fee of $20.00. 

    Upon acceptance of your application, the Signature Membership Chair will authorize your inclusion in the Signature Membership Group as appropriate.  A certificate of acceptance will then be sent to you.   The NMWS designation will also be included in subsequent NMWS Directories.  Current Membership in NMWS must be maintained in order to use the "NMWS" designation.

    Please feel free to contact the Signature Membership Chair for any concern or clarification. 

    Thank you very much for your application.  We look forward to your joining this group and using the NMWS signature!


    • 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


    • Sunday, January 11, 2026
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces, NM

    SC member John Glass will demo painting a winter tree and using specific tools.  

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


    • 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.  

    • Thursday, January 15, 2026
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • 2327 Calle De Parian in Old Mesilla

    On Thursday, January 15, from 10:30am - 12:30pm, we will be painting at the home of Nancy’s new friend Lane. She has invited us to paint from her yard at 2327 Calle De Parian in Old Mesilla by the post office. Lane has bright, col orful chairs and pottery, and looking out there are inspirational views of adobe homes, a park, the post office, and the historical blacksmith building. Thanks Lane!

    • Saturday, January 17, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, 2901 Candelaria Rd NW


    ABQ area Paint Out

    January 17th, 2026 PAINT-OUT

    Rio Grande Nature Center State Park


    NORTHERN Area - Albuquerque 

    Hosted by Joy Brinkley-Hill and Mike Hill

    NORTHERN AREA by Michael Hill and Joy Brinkley-Hill

    The January 17th paint out will be at Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, 2901 Candelaria Rd NW, Albuquerque, from 1 pm to 3 pm. (NOTE: The January Paint Out will be on the third Saturday because the regular meeting is moved to second Saturday.) The Nature Center is on the west end of Candelaria. Parking is $3 per vehicle (or free with a NM State Park pass). There is indoor space with views of the duck blind.

    Please check the NMWS Facebook page for reminders and photos after these events.

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

    • Sunday, January 18, 2026
    • 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 January 18, 2026 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, 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
    • 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


    • 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
    • Sunday, February 08, 2026
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces, NM

    SC member NancyTipton will share how she discovered watercolor sticks and how she uses them in her artwork, including how well they travel. Nancy will compare them to tube paints, and members Ann McPhee and Roberta Martinez will discuss the differences between them and other watercolor sticks and crayons. Handouts will be provided and if time allows we’ll have a chance to try them out!

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


    • Thursday, February 12, 2026
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • 601 N. Roadrunner Parkway. Las Cruces, NM

    We will paint at Sagecrest Park. The park has a mix of deciduous and

    evergreen trees, and connects to a natural desert vegetation area

    with a walking trail (1/4 mile) to a pond visited by many birds. A

    huge owl’s nest and some youngsters have previously been

    spotted in one of the park’s trees.  601 N. Roadrunner Parkway.

    https://parkmagnet.com/united-states/new-mexico/las-cruces/sagecrest-park
    • Saturday, February 14, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • City of ABQ Open Space and Visitors Center, 6500 Coors Blvd NW


    ABQ area Paint Out

    February 14th, 2026 PAINT-OUT

    City of ABQ Open Space & Visitors Center


    NORTHERN Area - Albuquerque 

    Hosted by Joy Brinkley-Hill and Mike Hill

    NORTHERN AREA by Michael Hill and Joy Brinkley-Hill

    The February 14th paint out will be at the City of Albuquerque Open Space and Visitors Center, 6500 Coors Blvd NW (approximately 1 mile north of Montaño), from 1 pm to 3 pm. If the weather is marginal, there are spaces inside the Visitors Center with large windows and great views of the Bosque; however, we will need to be courteous of the other visitors.

    Please check the NMWS Facebook page for reminders and photos after these events.

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

    • Saturday, February 14, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • City of ABQ Open Space & Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Blvd NW
    Register

    ABQ area Paint Out

    February 14th, 2026 PAINT-OUT

    City of ABQ Open Space & Visitors Center


    NORTHERN Area - Albuquerque 

    Hosted by Joy Brinkley-Hill and Mike Hill

    NORTHERN AREA by Michael Hill and Joy Brinkley-Hill

    The February 14th paint out will be at the City of Albuquerque Open Space and Visitors Center, 6500 Coors Blvd NW (approximately 1 mile north of Montaño), from 1 pm to 3 pm. If the weather is marginal, there are spaces inside the Visitors Center with large windows and great views of the Bosque; however, we will need to be courteous of the other visitors.

    There is no need to pre-Register for the PaintOut

    Please check the NMWS Facebook page for reminders and photos after these events.

    Please contact Joy and Michael, or view the January/February Brushstrokes for additional information.


    • 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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