---
title: Rhode Island Watercolor Society
description: "A Pawtucket, RI membership society promoting watercolor art through exhibitions, classes and workshops."
url: "https://www.artsume.com/o/rhode-island-watercolor"
type: organization
createdAt: 2026-09-02
updatedAt: 2026-09-03
organizationType: Professional association
location: "Pawtucket, RI, United States"
website: "https://rhodeislandwatercolorsociety.wildapricot.org/"
yearFounded: 1896
---

# Rhode Island Watercolor Society

*Professional association • Pawtucket, RI, United States*

## About

A Pawtucket, RI membership society promoting watercolor art through exhibitions, classes and workshops.

Rhode Island Watercolor Society is a member-based nonprofit arts organization based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, dedicated to promoting watercolor and related 2D painting media. The Society operates its own gallery at Slater Memorial Park, hosting rotating exhibitions both in-person and online alongside classes, workshops, and juried shows for artists of all skill levels. It offers membership benefits including a member directory, newsletters, and opportunities to exhibit in members' shows and national juried exhibitions. The organization also provides gallery rental, open studio sessions, and community programs such as gallery sitting and a digital photography service.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1896
- **Address:** Slater Memorial Park, 831 Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket, RI 02861
- **Website:** https://rhodeislandwatercolorsociety.wildapricot.org/

## Programs

View current programs from Rhode Island Watercolor Society on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/rhode-island-watercolor