Post Office Box 4631
Walnut Creek, CA 94596  USA

The CWA Board of Directors announces that the CWA annual dues will increase from $45.00 to $50.00 per year, effective November 1, 2025.  The CWA annual dues have remained at $45.00 per year since 1999, and the costs of doing business and maintaining programs and services to our members have increased.  This increase will be effective on your renewal date.

 


 

 December Newsletter

CWA December 2025 Newsletter

 


 

Plein Air on Holiday break

There is no schedule event in December. 
See you in January 2026.

 


 

General Meeting & Demos

December 2025 - Winter Break
NO MEETING

 


 

Community Outreach Art Supplies Sale

at GREAT SAVINGS to our CWA Members!

Community Outreach Sale 

 


 

 We Need You

Now is your chance to be a CWA board member! The list of open positions is on the About page. Please contact former CWA President Carol Husslein for more information and say you want to volunteer. You can read the description of the positions in the CWA bylaws.

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56th International Exhibition

We're thrilled to announce that Juror of Selection Pat Moseuk has chosen 85 breathtaking paintings from 549 submissions by talented artists worldwide.

On January 5, 2026, Awards Juror Dongfeng Li will select the winners who have demonstrated extraordinary talent and artistic vision.

Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated opening of the Exhibition, featuring an Artist's Reception and Awards Presentation on January 31, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 pm PST.

Join us in celebrating these amazing artists and a huge thank you to our donors for their support!

Contact us at 56questions@californiawatercolor.org with any questions.

 


 

Next Workshop - 2026

Dongfeng Li - Watercolor Essentials for Portrait Painting - LIVE IN-PERSON
January 14-16, 2026 (3 Days), 9 AM – 4 PM PST
All Levels

Dongfeng will help students identify and simplify shapes, and also teach them how to find the dramatic and interesting elements in a portrait, such as lighting, contrast, and patterns. He will also cover simplifying colors, washes, and brushstrokes, as well as mixing and applying colors.

Dongfeng Li - January 14-16, 2026 - Workshop

See all the New 2026 Workshops!

 


 

 Give the Gift of Creativity

 Make this a special year of gifting with a one-year gift membership or workshop for your special someone.  

    

See the calendar for all the upcoming events

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