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The Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour (CSPWC) was founded in 1925 by some of the most illustrious artists in Canadian art history who passionately believed in the importance of watercolour as a medium. The CSPWC encourages experimentation while honouring the transparent tradition of the medium.

With a strong base of volunteers,
the CSPWC

  • honours excellence in watercolour through
    Open Water
    an annual juried exhibition with major awards, open to all artists.
  • presents regional, national and international exhibitions of work by members.
  • organizes workshops and demonstrations
    across the country.

  • collects contemporary and historical Canadian watercolours.

The story of watercolour .
More about our history.