Beginnings
The society was organized as an art group by Walter O. Green and his wife, Olive, in October 1954 with the purpose of promoting all fine arts, especially watermedia. The first President was Irma Greenawalt, 1954-1957, and it held its first public exhibition at the Mile High Center of Denver in 1957. In 1968 CWS was incorporated and in 1995 a registered trademark status was obtained for the CWS logo.

Activities.
The Society sponsors two annual juried shows, which include the State Watermedia Exhibition at the Colorado History Museum and the Botanic Gardens Show. In 1997 the CWS became a member of the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, thus allowing our members to enter its annual show. We shall in turn host the WFS exhibition in the year 2007. Other shows are held throughout the metro area and occasionally in other communities within the State. A juror's workshop is held each year during the State Exhibition.

CWS is a 501 (c) (3) organization.

As a service to the community, the Society donates to Foothills Art Center in Golden, and other worthy art-oriented projects in the State. Each year some members donate paintings to the Channel Six Auction. Members also supported Art for Healing Hearts which raised money for the orphans of the Twin Towers tragedy.

Meetings
Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 S. Colorado Boulevard, Englewood, CO., except the months of July, August and December.

Membership
Download Membership Form here.
Any interested person may join the CWS. Annual dues are $35.00. Signature Membership is also available to qualified artists. Members are encouraged to attend as many meetings as possible, and to be active in the organization. ms

CWS Executive Board

President
Randy Hale (07-09)

President Elect
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Immediate Past-President (07-09)
Gene Youngmann

Co-Vice President
(Programs/) 07-09
Pat Dall

Co-Vice President (07-09)
(Programs/Workshops)
Elaine Campbell

Exhibition Official (07-09)
Diana Carmody

Membership Official (06-08)
Susan Schmitt

Treasurer (06-08)
Janice Hanson

Recording Secretary(06-08)
Sydney Eitel

Corresponding Secretary (06-08)
Patricia Greene

Board Member at Large (06-09)
Diane Halley

Board Member at Large (06-08)
L. Sue Williams