Watercolor painting by founder Dagmar Tribble

Dagmar H. Tribble, AWS, was an accomplished watercolor artist who resided in Princeton, NJ.  She founded the Garden State Watercolor Society, a non-profit organization in 1970, for the purpose of promoting watercolor painting in the State of New Jersey.  She continued as President until her death in 1989.  The Garden State Watercolor Society offers all members opportunities to exhibit their work, participate in workshops and compete for awards and community recognition. Striving to benefit both its members and the public, the Society provides lectures and watercolor demonstrations, providing ongoing educational opportunities. 

GSWS Presidents throughout our history have helped shape the watercolor expertise, 
​good reputation and high standards for which our group has been known:
1970-1989    Dagmar Tribble
1990-1994    Mary LaForge
1995-1996    Elizabeth Lombardi
1997-1998     Rachel Hendershot
1999-2000     Elizabeth Roedell
2001-2002     Deborah Paglione
2003-2004     Barbara March
2005     Carole Bleistein
2006-2007     Charles McVicker
2008-2010     Ruth Kaufman
2011-2014     Fran Franklin
2015-current     Tess Fields