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Founded in 1896, Rhode Island Watercolor Society (RIWS) is one of the oldest watercolor organizations in America. With over 300 members, RIWS provides artists and the general public the opportunity to view, purchase, exhibit and learn about water media art.

The Rhode Island Watercolor Society additionally houses an extensive collection of art manuscripts, ranging from the instructional to the biographic. This online database strives to showcase this collection and make it more readily accessible to our members and the general public.
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