The Watercolor Society of South Texas (WSST) was founded in 1970. In 2022, we celebrated our 50th Anniversary!
The Society was formed to elevate the status of watercolor and educate the public on the significance of watercolor as an important creative and painting medium.
There will be no group bias for or against conservatism or modernism. The Society shall further the interests of painters in watercolor by its programs and its competitive exhibits, and shall encourage its study by art students and others engaged in watercolor painting.
The Society shall at all times be dedicated to the highest aesthetic standards.
Join the watercolor society
The Watercolor Society of South Texas (WSST) was founded in 1970. In 202, we celebrated our 50th Anniversary!
The Society was formed to elevate the status of watercolor and educate the public on the significance of watercolor as an important create and painting medium.
There will be no group bias for or against conservatism or modernism. The Society shall further the interests of painters in watercolor by its programs and its competitive exhibits, and shall encourage its study by art students and others engaged in watercolor painting.
The Society shall at all times be dedicated to the highest aesthetic standards.
Join the watercolor society
Our Story
It all began in 1970…
The WSST was formed in April 1970 as the SWS Corpus Christi Chapter. April 2020 was our 50th Anniversary year! We marked this celebration with a watercolor workshop with Vladislav Yeliseyev, who juried the 2019, 56th Annual SWS Watercolor Society Membership Exhibition in Dallas, Texas.
The original list of SWS Dallas Charter members who formed the WSST in April 1970. The original name of our society is the Watercolor Society of South Texas. We continue our Society with this name. Mr. Ed Whetzle was our first elected president of the Society.
Our Watercolor Community Values
Creativity
Watercolor is a unique, creative medium we practice and improve upon.
Expression
Art is a form of expression and individuality. In our society, you’ll be comfortable expressing yourself.
Individuality
Art is subjective, and your unique individuality brings out the best in your work.
Support
As a niche group, we provide the support needed to connect and create together.
Inclusivity
We are an inclusive group of watercolor artists looking to connect and grow in this skill together.
Education
We value education and strive to provide the best content from renown watercolor artists to help you improve your skills.
Our Members In Action
We can’t wait to meet you.
2018 – Present
Al Kline
Past and current
Presidents of the WSST:
2023 – Present: Dr. Al Kline & Connie Clements
2018 – 2023: Dr. Al Kline
2015 – 2018: Louis Garcia
2009 – 2015: Neva Rossi Smoll
2007 – 2009: Pam Stanley
2006 – 2007: Pam Stanley & Andrea Harwell
2005 – 2006: Pam Stanley & Charlotte Shannon
2003 – 2005: Pam Stanley & Pat Crenshaw
2002 – 2003: Meloria Timmerman
2001 – 2002: Charlotte Shannon
1998 – 2001: Pam Stanley & Pat Crenshaw
1997 – 1998: Rotating Past Presidents
1995 – 1997: Earl West
1994 – 1995: Joan Teer
1993 – 1994: Janet Jamison
1992 – 1993: Betty Fletcher
1991 – 1992: Cornelia Morgan
1990 – 1991: Dolores Price
1989 – 1990: Pat Mondy
1988 – 1989: Jane Peterson
1987 – 1988: Bobbie Spencer
1985 – 1987: Carolyn Motes
1984 – 1985: Darby Kachmar
1983 -1984: Zella Guerguin
1982 – 1983: Bonnie Prouty
1981 – 1982: Pat Deadman
1980 – 1981: Barbara McDowell
1979 – 1980: Gloria Wolf-Leann Willis
1978 – 1979: Chispa Bluntzer
1976 – 1978: Dolores Price
1975 – 1976: Jane Ewald
1974 – 1975: Vava Calahan
1973 – 1974: Clara Mae Marcotte
1972 – 1973: Bette Harris
1971 – 1972: J.C. Worcester
1970 – 1971: Ed Whetzle