Join us in Penticton, British Columbia, from Sept 8 to 11, 2026 We will be travelling around to visit local vineyards, gardens and beaches for some Plein Air. Visit some of the local galleries, and spend time with likeminded artisits Sunday May 17th, we will be having our 2nd planning meeting. And Finalizing accomadations etc.Continue reading “Join us in Penticton ‘En Plein Air” September 8 to 11, 2026”
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Spring Magazine Now Available !
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Submissions now being accepted for our Spring Magazine
Hi there! We are now accepting submissions from all IWS Canada members for our; IWS Canada online magazine – Spring 2026 gallery. Please make sure you name your file, like so: YourName-YourPainting.jpg you can submit artwork using the following link: We will accept artwork up until March 15th. – Also: Please attend our end of month Zoom meeting to voteContinue reading “Submissions now being accepted for our Spring Magazine”
Join us this Fall in Beautiful British Columbia
We are on our way planning our next Destination Plein Air trip in Penticton, BC and the surrounding areas of the Canadian Dessert ! Note, our schedule is tentative, as we confirm locations, local artist demo and participants. .. Extra costs may apply, based on transport during the week. To be determined at a laterContinue reading “Join us this Fall in Beautiful British Columbia”
Spring 3D gallery is Live!
Our 2026 spring themed gallery featuring the work of the members of IWS Canada in a 3D, virtual environment is now OPEN! Check it out with this link below! https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/15216913/iws-canada-spring-spring-online-3d-gallery A big thank you to our curator Anca Dimoff. We will vote for our favourite at our March, sunday at the end of the month, Zoom meeting on march 29thContinue reading “Spring 3D gallery is Live!”
Spring 3D Gallery Challenge
Hi everyone we are pleased to announce our latest 3D gallery challenge! Our Spring – 3D Online Gallery exhibition and contest. • DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS February 25th, or when we reach 50 submissions. The gallery will be posted online March 1st • Winners will receive a beautiful watercolour portrait book by portrait artist andContinue reading “Spring 3D Gallery Challenge”
In case you missed it !
The full live feed of our World Watercolour Day 2026 event – Now uploaded Hi there! In case you missed it, or would like to watch it again, here is the full live feed of our 2026 IWS Canada – World Watercolour Day presentation. Featuring: – Wintery demo by Ian Wright– Member’s Challenge vote– UdatesContinue reading “In case you missed it !”
Join us ! World watercolour day!
Hi there! We are fast approaching World Watercolour Day, Friday – January 23rd. The 14th anniversary of IWS Globe! Our events will take place from 2 to 5pm Eastern Standard Time. It will include demos, meetups, the Members Choice contest, and a chance to get together with fellow IWS Canada members. Also featuring tables from Toronto Watercolour Society (TWS) and MississaugaContinue reading “Join us ! World watercolour day!”
Join us for our January Winter Challenge
Here are the daily themes for painting! Post to the IWS Membership page or Instagram.. don’t forget to tag your painting with #iwswinterblues Good luck and have fun!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year !
A greeting from IWS Canada president Ian Wright. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from IWS Canada! Coming up we have: – The results the the advent calendar Challenge, – The Winter 2026 Magazine – World Watercolour Day (23 January 2 to 5pm EST, live and on zoom), – and Mexico 2026 in the 2ndContinue reading “Merry Christmas & Happy New Year !”
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