Join us! Apply for Membership
Potomac Valley Watercolorists is a cooperative group of watermedia artists whose skills, energy and enthusiasm sustain its success. We welcome you to apply for membership in our group of more than 200 painters!
Benefits of PVW Membership
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Show and sell your artwork at annual PVW Exhibitions, promoted locally
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Get to know like-minded artists who also love watermedia
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Learn new techniques from seasoned professionals
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Enjoy fun monthly plein air Paint-Outs with fellow artists
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​Join annual workshops on stylistic and technical aspects by outstanding teaching artists from around the country
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Receive semi-annual PVW newsletter with articles of interest and opportunity, announcements, member news and show application information and deadlines
PVW Membership Juried Selection
Application and juried selection for PVW membership is detailed in our Application Prospectus​​
PVW Membership Dues
Annual dues for active membership are $60/yr. and valid for one calendar year (January – December), subject to renewal after January 1 of each year.
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Potomac Valley Watercolorists is a juried organization of watermedia artists, tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code with public charity status 509(a)(2).
Online Applications accepted: Sept. 15 - Oct. 31, 2026
Artwork Dropoff Date: Saturday, Nov 7 afternoon
Artwork Pickup Date: TBD
Notification: by November 30, 2026
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Complete all fields for Painting #1 accepted into a juried show within past two years:
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Complete all fields for Painting #2 accepted into a juried show within past two years:
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Complete all fields for Painting #3 accepted into a juried show within past two years:
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If you have questions or technical difficulty, Contact Us at https://www.potomacvalleywatercolorists.org/contact