We have a diverse range of watercolour talents, and members, both professional and amateur, number about 450, take part in yearly events including workshops, critiques, painting days and major exhibitions. Whether artist, student, art lover or collector you will find much of interest here. The society is based in Wellington but new members from throughout New Zealand are welcome.

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Watercolour New Zealand’s objects as stated in our Constitution are ‘to educate the public of New Zealand in the appreciation of watercolour painting by holding exhibitions of watercolour painting and arranging courses of instruction and social events which can be open to the public.’ This report outlines the ways in which we have done this over the past year.

Once again we held a joint exhibition, Splash 2018 + Ceramicus, at the Academy Galleries in conjunction with the Wellington Potters Association. Guest artist was Alfred Memelink. At the suggestion of our patron, Adrienne Pavelka, we introduced a new category for small paintings. These proved popular with buyers. Artists from North Auckland to Southland submitted works. More than 300 were selected for hanging.
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