The Garden State Watercolor Society (GSWS) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit volunteer art organization dedicated to the importance of watercolor and water media as a creative and permanent painting medium. GSWS contributes to the support, education and promotion of its members and the public by providing opportunities and venues for exhibitions, participation and fellowship.
GSWS is a regional organization founded by noted Princeton artist Dagmar Tribblein 1970. While celebrating our first 50 years, GSWS will continue to create and grow into the future.
GSWS is open to water media artists over the age of 18 in NJ, NY, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.
GSWCS 2026 Executive Board Tess Fields, President Judith Hummer, Vice President Joanne Amantea, Treasurer Margaret Simpson, Publicity/communications Clara Sue Beym, Website Manager Lois Westerfield, Membership Chair Joan Capaldo, Event Chair Monica Sebald Kennedy, Associate Event Assistant Lynn Varga, Hospitality Rosemary O'Rourke, Awards
