Red River Watercolor Society

The Ruth and Seymour Landfield Atrium & Xcel Energy Gallery

Established in 1985, Red River Watercolor Society (RRWS) is a non-profit, international organization of volunteer artists and art supporters. RRWS’s vision is to provide a diverse selection of water-media and related opportunities for RRWS members and the Red River Valley community, both urban and rural, through guest artist demonstrations/presentations; national and local exhibitions; in-person and online workshops from nationally recognized artists; and urban/rural plein air events.

Each RRWS National Juried Watermedia Exhibition is hosted from June through August. This event is the largest water- media exhibition in a five-state region with artists from around the United States, including area and local artists, and Canada. The National Exhibition provides area residents and tourists an opportunity to experience award-winning works of art in a gallery setting. A four-day workshop is held in concert with the exhibition. Both are led by a nationally-acclaimed juror and instructor, Michael Holter, NWS, OPS, SWS, SWA.

Plains Art Museum thanks our generous PlainsArt4All members and donors, and our Organizational Partners for their support. Additional support provided by The McKnight Foundation, Bush Foundation, The Arts Partnership, The FUNd at Plains Art Museum, and the North Dakota Council on the Arts, which receives funds from the North Dakota Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.

left to right: Marilynne Bradley, Harbor Reflections, Watercolor, 15 x 22 • Mary Axelson, Glass Confetti IV, Watercolor