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MEMBERSHIP

PLEASE NOTE: The OWS currently is not accepting payments for membership. DO NOT remit fees or dues via PayPal, e-transfer, or cheque as they will not be processed and or a refund provided. The information shown below is the old membership structure. If you are a new artist wishing to participate in any OWS activities and would like to be put on the mailing list, please email the OWS info@owswatercolour.com with your request.

All OWS Members receive the following benefits:
  • Fellowship with other artists
  • Great workshops
  • Exhibition opportunities for all members
  • Critiques
  • Paint outs
  • Juried shows
The Ottawa Watercolour Society, founded by well-known watercolourist, Morton Baslaw CSPWC, has developed a graduated process of membership from affiliate to fellowship.

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White Magnolias by Rachel MacDonald
Membership Types
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Affiliate
This category of membership is open to everyone - professionals, amateurs and interested supporters.

​Associate
Following acceptance of work in two juried exhibitions, an affiliate member becomes an associate member.

Fellowship
This type of membership is open only to members who
have attained a consistent standard of excellence in their work. Associate members whose works have been accepted
​in two additional juried exhibitions of the Ottawa Watercolor Society may apply by submitting five recent works to a Fellowship jury.

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For more information or questions please send an email to membership@owswatercolour.com
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Becoming a Member
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If you wish to join the Ottawa Watercolor Society, please fill in the application form and send it to the address specified on the form or email to membership@owswatercolour.com. 

You may mail in a cheque with the application or pay with the PayPal option (choice of credit card).

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Single Membership

CA$35.00
Membership fees are annual, from January 1 to December 31. The single membership fee for new members or membership renewals prior to Jan 31 is $35. Membership renewals received after Jan 31 are subject to an additional $10 late renewal fee.
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Family Membership

CA$45.00
Membership fees are annual, from January 1 to December 31. The family membership fee, that includes a spouse or child residing at the same address, for new members or membership renewals prior to Jan 31 is $45. Membership renewals received after Jan 31 are subject to an additional $10 late renewal fee. Please ensure all new additional family members complete a membership form. 
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  • Home
  • ABOUT OWS
  • Workshops
  • Events
  • Exhibits
    • Juried Shows >
      • 83rd Juried Show
      • 82nd Juried Show
      • 81st Juried Show
      • 80th Juried Show
      • 79th Juried Show
      • 78th Juried Show
      • 77th Juried Show
      • 76th Juried Show
      • 75th Juried Show
    • Non - Juried Shows >
      • Still Locked Down With Paint Online Show
      • Locked Down With Paint Online Show
      • Walter Baker Gallery
  • MEMBERSHIP
  • Newsletters
  • Members Only