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• Monthly WSI Member Exhibit at Factory Arts District

  • Start
    Thursday, November 13, 2025
  • End
    Thursday, December 31, 2026
  • Location
    WSI Hallway at Factory Arts District, 1125 Brookside Ave. Second Floor, Suite S55, Indianapolis, IN 46202

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  Monthly WSI Member Exhibit at Factory Arts District

     
  

  Two artists will be invited to display their work to sell. A drawing is held each month. The following are the requirements:

  The artists must be a WSI Member in good standing.

  The artists must be willing to hang their own paintings during the first week of the month or bring someone to help. Both artists and helpers will work together with the Executive Director to arrange and hang on the designated walls.

  All paintings must be hung and tagged by the First Friday of that month. The artists will provide their own tags.

  Provide up to 25 watercolor framed paintings. All for sale.

  Provide a master list and images to WSI so that WSI can post them on the WSI Store. Sales will be processed by WSI.

  If a painting is sold, it can be removed and given to the buyer. This must first be approved by WSI to ensure payment was processed. WSI may rearrange paintings to cover empty spots.

  Each artist may participate once per year. If an artist’s name is drawn and is not able to participate, they will be put back in the pool for future drawings.

  Artists must take down their own paintings and remove them from Factory Arts District during the last week of the month so that the next pair of artists can hang.

  WSI has cameras on the exhibit. WSI is not responsible for lost or stolen paintings. 

  The artists will receive 80% of the sale following the exhibition. The other 20% will support WSI’s Overall Mission.

  To submit your name for the drawing Click on the REGISTER button to enter. *You must be logged in. You only need to enter once. You will be notified by the 20th of the month if your name is drawn.

  This is a new Member Benefit and is subject to change. To download/print a copy of this new opportunity, click on Factory Arts District Monthly WSI Member Exhibit.pdf

      

   The WSI Hallway & Monthly Member Exhibit is open anytime the building is open. Everyday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. The WSI Studio does not need to be open for guests to view and purchase these paintings. There is a QR code on display to direct sales to the WSI Online Store. The WSI Studio is open for every First Friday event, and by appointment. Regular studio hours in 2026. Thank you!

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• Regional Membership Exhibit in Delphi

  • Start
    Saturday, February 21, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • End
    Saturday, March 28, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Opera House Gallery within the Delphi Opera House, 107 S. Washington St., Delphi, IN 46923
  • Spaces left
    33

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  WSI Regional Membership Exhibit at Opera House Gallery within the Delphi Opera House, 107 S. Washinton St., Delphi, IN 46923. Feb. 21 to Mar. 28, 2026.

  The Watercolor Society of Indiana has been invited by the Opera House Gallery for an exhibition. This opportunity is a “WSI Regional Exhibit” for WSI Members Only. Each participant may display one ready to hang painting. The cost is $10 per person. All participants must register through The Watercolor Society of Indiana. Registration is open to the first 45 artists that register. The venue has requested that all paintings registered must be for sale. Download/Print Prospectus Here. 

  
  

  Delivery Date

  Deliver your painting directly to the gallery between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm on Wed., Feb. 11 through Fri., Feb. 13 or between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm on Sat. Feb. 14, 2025. Since this is a “Regional Exhibit”, Area Reps are not required to travel across the state to deliver from their regions. However, you are encouraged to work with other artists in your part of the state if they are unable to drive to Delphi. Not required but appreciated! Please let WSI know if you can help.

  Art Requirements

  All paintings executed and presented in accordance with the rules will be exhibited. Works not adhering to the following specifications will not be exhibited and entry fees will not be refunded.

   

  Please read carefully:

  • This is NOT a Juried Exhibit. All skill levels are accepted. 2026 WSI Membership required.
  • All current WSI members may register one watercolor painting for this exhibition.
  • A painting exhibited in prior juried and membership shows is eligible if it adheres to these rules.
  • All paintings must be the original work of the artist. No copies or prints of paintings or published photographs will be accepted.
  • At least seventy percent (70%) of the entry must be watercolor paint or watercolor gouache paint. The balance of the entry may be acrylic, acrylic gouache, pastel, charcoal, ink and/or collage (e.g., photos, computer art, fabric, metal foil, etc.).
  • Flexibility in surface is allowed (canvas, watercolor board, wood, etc.). All edges must be framed or finished, with no visible staples, nails, or hardware. If submitting an unframed canvas, the outer edges must be painted.
  • For this venue, all work must be less than 42” in any direction.
  • All work must be ready to hang with wire applied to the upper third or fourth of the frame. No sawtooth or screw-eye hangers will be  accepted.
  • The painting and frame must have a professional appearance and be free from damage or blemishes. Ensure the painting is clean, ready to hang and in a stable condition.
  • A label with the artist’s name, painting title & painting price must be attached to the back side. Please use this Painting Label only.
  • Title and price may not be changed after the entry form has been submitted. Please ensure the title and price on your painting label match your entry form. If there is a discrepancy between the form and the label, the information on the entry form will be used.
  • No paintings may be removed before the end of the show.
  • By participating in the show, artists give WSI and Opera House Gallery permission to photograph or video tape their work to be used for educational and publicity purposes online and social media sites.
  • Registration is open to the first 45 members who complete entry.

   

  Sales

  The Opera House Gallery will handle all sales and sales tax. The artist receives 70% of the selling price so price your piece accordingly. If your painting sells, you will be notified by WSI. Please do not contact the gallery. You will receive payment from the Opera House Gallery after the completion of the exhibition.

  
  

  Art Images

  Images are not required but may be used in online and printed promotional material. Upload the image with the online registration form. If using an iPhone to photograph, turn off the live feature as it will not upload to the website. Each artist is also encouraged to promote the sale of their painting by directing people to the Opera House Gallery. If you are active on Instagram or Facebook, remember to tag the Opera House Gallery and The Watercolor Society of Indiana.

  
  

  Risk

  The Watercolor Society of Indiana and the Opera House Gallery will exercise diligent and reasonable care, but neither WSI nor the Opera House Gallery shall be responsible for loss or damage to any painting. By participating in the show, the artist assumes all risk and agrees to the rules and conditions of this prospectus. We recommend getting insurance on your painting if you have concerns.

  
  

  Opening Reception & LIVE Watercolor Demo

  Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Everyone is encouraged to attend the free Opening Reception at the Opera House Gallery. Refreshments and Cash Bar. Open to the public. FREE Live demo by WSI Cardinal Fellow Rena Brouwer from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. All WSI Members also receive a discount code for a ticket to the Livingston Taylor live concert that evening at The Delphi Opera House.

   

  Visiting the Show

  The Opera House Gallery is open Wednesday – Friday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturdays 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Your art will also be seen by anyone attending the events on nights and weekends.

   

  Pick Up Dates

  If your painting is sold the buyer has permission to pick it up. Otherwise, please pick up your painting between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Sunday, March 29, 2026. A photo ID is required. Unclaimed paintings become WSI property.

  
  

  QUESTIONS. Contact Executive Director Tanya Roberts with questions via the Membership Directory at Board of Directors. Please do not contact Delphi Opera House & Gallery.

  
  

  *There is a 5% cancellation fee when cancelling two or more weeks before the event. *No refunds within 2 weeks of the event date. Thank you! 

  
  

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• Opening Reception & LIVE Demo with Rena Brouwer, CF.

  • When
    Saturday, February 21, 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Opera House Gallery within the Delphi Opera House, 107 S. Washington St., Delphi, IN 46923

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  Opening Reception & LIVE Watercolor Demo with Rena Brouwer, CF. WSI Regional Membership Exhibit at Opera House Gallery within the Delphi Opera House, 107 S. Washinton St., Delphi, IN 46923. 

  
  

  Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Everyone is encouraged to attend the free Opening Reception at the Opera House Gallery. Refreshments and Cash Bar. Open to the public. FREE Live demo by WSI Cardinal Fellow Rena Brouwer from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 

   

  Rena Brouwer is a Cardinal Fellow of the Watercolor Society of Indiana and an owner of the Opera House Gallery of Contemporary Art. Don't miss this opportunity to watch her paint with watercolors! https://ohartgallery.com/

  
  

  QUESTIONS. Contact Executive Director Tanya Roberts with questions via the Membership Directory at Board of Directors. Please do not contact Delphi Opera House & Gallery.

  
  

  
  

   https://ohartgallery.com/

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• Workshop with Kathleen Giles

  • Start
    Tuesday, July 14, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, July 17, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260

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  "Creating Depth and Drama in Watercolor" with Artist Kathleen Giles, AWS, NWS-M, TWSA. Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260. July 14 to July 17, 2026. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. Break for lunch.

  4-day Workshop Price: $415 for WSI Members. $475 for Non-Members. Skill Level:  Intermediate

  

  This workshop will explore the importance of value and composition, with an emphasis on seeing and painting the contours of subjects.  Every object, from flowers to faces, have shadow contours that make them appear three dimensional. This information packed class will help students see and paint values realistically. Using a limited palette, Kathleen will demonstrate the mixing of triads and explain the importance of grays. Color mixtures can be altered by the ratio of warm to cool color used to enhance the glow of the final painting.  The first day begins with a short digital picture show and Kathleen will discuss choosing the best references and how she manipulates them to ensure a more successful painting. Each morning and afternoon will begin with a demonstration, with more throughout the day. There will be plenty of one-on-one attention. Critique will take place at the end of each day. Wet-into-wet, wet-on-dry, glazing techniques and dry brush will be demonstrated and explained. The class will do several studies of deferent subjects.

  
  

  Students will learn:  

  ~to read values correctly and alter them when necessary creating a three dimensional look

  ~create depth with layered wet-into-wet glazes and texture 

  ~how to use neutrals for balance and depth 

  ~create unity by mixing grays and blacks. 

  ~tips on how to lift out lost hi-lights or brighten areas when needed.  

  Students will receive a palette and supply list. The reference photos and an introductory video from Kathleen will be sent to all registered students about 5 weeks before the workshop.  

  Level of student: Some previous watercolor experience needed 

  

  Kathleen S. Giles ~AWS, NWS-M, TWSA, AWA, PWS, NFWS, WHS 

  "My art has become such an all-encompassing force in my life that I am always involved in some aspect of it. I am paint scenes that are filled with color and dramatic lighting. My subjects can be beautiful but often have an underlying story. My work captures a moment in time. I strive to draw the viewer into my visual narrative and to create an emotional response. For me, realism is the best way to do that. My teaching has allowed me to meet and work with wonderful artists from all around the world. I value those relationships that have enriched my life so much" - Kathleen

  Kathleen’s primary discipline is watercolor and her realistic portrayal of everyday life has won her many awards. She is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, a Master Signature of the National Watercolor Society, the Transparent Watercolor Society, American Women Artists, the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society, the Watercolor Honor Society, North East Watercolor society, Women in Watercolor and the Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society. The artist is a member of the International Guild of Realism and an elected member of the Allied Artists of America.

  The artist travels the U.S. to teach workshops, in-person and online. In 2025 her painting “Heading Out” won first place in the Artist’s Magazine annual competition. Also in 2025 her painting “Life is Learning to Fly” won first place in the Splash 26, the best of contemporary watercolor, first place in the North East Watercolor Society show and was accepted into the American Watercolor Society Show.  In 2024 she also had two paintings included in Splash 25 and has also had work in Splash 24, 23, 21, 20, 17 and 15. In 2024, her painting “Life is Having Time for Nature” won first place in the Richeson Portrait Competition. Her painting "Life is a Reflection of Youth" won the Edgar Whitney Memorial award at the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club and the Watercolor USA Honor Society Escoda Brush Merchandise Award at Watercolor USA. Kathleen is a 2023 Arc Salon winning artist for her painting "Tears For Ukraine". The painting "Life Is Feeling Boxed In" won the Bronze Medal from the American Watercolor Society, in 2022. Kathleen was one of the instructors in the 2nd Watercolor Live and in the January 2026 event. She appeared twice on Eric Rhoads Art School Live podcast. Watch the videos here, Painting Faces with Wet-into-Wet Watercolor w/ Kathleen Giles and here Eliminate Clutter for Better Paintings with Kathleen Giles. Kathleen sells prerecorded videos and also teaches live online. She maintains a studio and gallery in her home in Gasport, N.Y. that is open to the public by appointment. https://www.kgilesstudio.com/

  *Workshops do not include supplies. Each instructor will send their supply list to students. *There is a 5% cancellation fee when cancelling before the 2-week deadline. *No refunds within 2 weeks of the workshop start date. If you are not able to attend, you may send someone in your place. Thank you! 

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• Kathleen Giles Live Demonstration

  • When
    Saturday, July 18, 2026
  •  
    12:30 PM - 2:45 PM
  • Location
    Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260

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  Live demo. You are invited to meet nationally known watercolor artist Kathleen Giles on Saturday, July 18, 2026 as she gives a live demonstration with watercolors at Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260.

  RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. 2026 WSI Members - your ticket is FREE! Log in to get free ticket.  Tickets for guests, family members, friends, and the general public are $10 each.

  12:15 pm - Check in, make a plate of snacks, be in your seat by 12:30 pm.

  12:30 pm - Live watercolor demonstration by Kathleen Giles.

  1:45 pm - Meet and greet with Kathleen. Purchase art for sale.

  2:45 pm Adjourn.

  
  

  SPECIAL NOTES

  If you can bring a treat or snack to share with the group, we will have a sign up sheet online soon. Chips, cookies, veggies, fruit, beverages, and paper goods. Thank you!

  
  

  Following this event, a recording will be available on the Private Members Only Page.

  
  

  We look forward to this unique opportunity and hope you will join us!

  Artist Kathleen Giles is a Signature Member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, and the Transparent Watercolor Society. Learn more at the Kathleen Giles Website.
  

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• 44th Annual WSI Juried Exhibit

  • Start
    Friday, September 04, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    Saturday, October 31, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Newfields/Indianapolis Museum of Art

  The 44th Annual WSI Juried Exhibit at Newfields/ Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46208
  September 4 to October 31, 2026

  More details to follow!

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