If you have any questions about membership please email the secretary

How do I apply for membership of the Society? Membership is by selection and will next take place in 2027. The selection process lasts for about one hour depending on the number of submissions. You must submit 3 framed and 3 unframed pieces of work in transparent watercolour, pen and wash, or gouache. All work must have been completed within the last two years. You may also submit a sketchbook and CV but this is not essential. Applications should be made by emailing the requested information to the secretary, Alison McQuade: secretary@uws.org.uk . There is a non-refundable application fee of £20.00, payable before submission day. The business of the society is carried out electronically and so you must have an active email address, either your own or a proxy in order to apply for membership. When applying, please include your name, address, email and mobile number. Successful applicants will be added to the list of full members and will be provided with a copy of the Constitution of the Society. A Certificate of Membership will be presented at the next exhibition. The annual membership fee, currently £50.00 will be due on acceptance. What mediums are acceptable? Transparent watercolour, pen and wash, or gouache only. Acrylic paint and water mixable oil paint are excluded. For the purposes of the definition, transparent watercolour includes traditional watercolour paint, watercolour pencil, watercolour crayon, inktense, watercolour ink and acrylic ink. Members may also use limited amounts of other media such as gold leaf or pastel but these must be for accents only. The Council will make the final determination on what is acceptable. The Council’s decision is final. How is my application considered? Your application will be considered by a membership panel drawn from the Society. If a majority of the panel assess that your work meets the technical and artistic standards of the Society you will be invited to accept membership. The panel’s decision will be conveyed to you by email. You will then be eligible to exhibit in the exhibition following your acceptance. Unsuccessful applicants are welcome to re-apply in subsequent years.