Membership
About the SWS
The mission of the Sierra Watercolor Society (SWS) is to foster, sustain, and increase interest and skills in the art of water-media painting through the sponsorship of meetings, educational programs, displays, and exhibitions. SWS shares the common love of water-media among its members and the public, and promotes the attainment and maintenance of a high standard of art by its members.
Join SWS today! Membership dues only $35 a year. Online membership activation is easy! Click the join or renew button below and fill out the online application. We accept online or check payment. If paying online with a credit card, membership will be effective immediately! If paying by check, membership will be effective after payment is received. Thank you for joining us.
Annual Dues: $35
Student Membership is FREE for the first year.
Image credit: Eye of the Beholder by Connie Hanley People's Choice 2026 Judged Show
Meeting dates for 2026
January 17
March 21
May 16
August 15
October 17
December 5 - Annual Holiday party (10am - noon)
Meeting Schedule
Board Meeting: 9:30 am
General Meeting: 11:00am
Artist demo: 11:45 am
Member Benefits
1. Nevada Fine Arts www.nvfinearts.com offers a 10% discount on purchases of $5 or more.
2. Exhibits. We have 4- 6 exhibits a year throughout Reno & Washoe County. Only members can show in SWS Exhibits, all opportunities to sell your paintings.
3. Workshops. Our four workshops each year by highly acclaimed artists cost less for members than for non-members.
4. Lending Library. From DVD's to books, we've got a large library to lend to members. See the list here.
5. Challenge. Only members can present a painting in the challenge at each meeting. It is a fun informal way to display a watercolor without exhibiting in a public venue.
6. Camaraderie with fellow painters.
7. Published announcements. Achievements and recognition in our monthly newsletter. If you are a teaching member, you may be listed as such in the newsletter and on our website.
8. Leadership. You have an opportunity to serve on the Board as an officer or chairperson!
Any questions, please contact us at [email protected]
SWS Correspondence Address:
Sierra Watercolor Society
P.O. Box 70564
Reno, NV 89570-0564
Meeting and Workshop Location:
Reno Public Market, Reno NV 89502
Stay tuned to your email for confirmed location within the building!
