A gift from you can help SDWS enrich lives through experiencing watermedia painting.

• The free SDWS Gallery offers monthly Member Exhibits, Special Exhibits and the Annual International Exhibition, which attracts hundreds of exceptional artists from all over the world.
• Painting classes are available for elementary school children and adult painters at all skill levels.
• Each week, community residents and SDWS members experience plein air painting at beautiful sites throughout San Diego County.

45th International Exhibition

SDWS volunteers are busy preparing for the 45th International Exhibition to be held during the month of October 2025.  Kathleen Conover, AWS-DF, NWS-M, ISEA-NF, WHS, TWSA-MA will be selecting 105 paintings from some of the best watermedia artists in the world. We typically receive 600-800 entries from 20-25 countries and 30-35 states.

The exhibition awards are funded by donations. We invite you to help recognize the exceptional artists whose paintings will be exhibited.  Donations of any amount will be much appreciated, and each donor’s name will be listed in the exhibition catalog.

Please choose the way you would like to give.

1. You can present an award in your name * by selecting:

• $1,000 Silver Star Named Award
• $500 Named Award

2. You can contribute any amount to an existing group award. These are aggregated to total $500+

• Board of Directors Award
• Past Presidents Award
• Signature Members Award
• MonPM Mentor Art Group Award

3. If you’re not part of a group but would like to contribute, choose the Watermedia Enthusiasts Award  (donations of any amount from many donors)

4. You can create a New Group Award * to which your group members can each contribute any amount to reach a total of at least $500

* Please indicate the individual or new group name in the text box below. New groups are added to the “Fund Selection” menu to make it easier for your group members to give.