The Wisconsin Watercolor Society was founded in 1952 by a group of Wisconsin artists. It was the first Wisconsin art organization to be devoted exclusively to watercolor painting. Its purpose now as then has always been to demonstrate and exhibit meaningful development in the medium of watercolor and to serve as a catalyst for those genuinely interested in watercolor.

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Looking Ahead to Our 2027 Spring Exhibition

February 8th – April 22nd, 2027

Shauer Art Center

147 Rural St.
Hartford, WI 53027
For Museum Hours: (262) 670-0560

Reception: February 11th, 2027  |  4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

 

2027 Spring Exhibition Registration

The Wisconsin Watercolor Society was the first Wisconsin art organization to be devoted exclusively to watercolor painting. Its purpose now as then has always been to demonstrate and exhibit meaningful development in the medium of watercolor and to serve as a catalyst for those genuinely interested in watercolor.

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Judith Radtke

Judith is a watercolor artist currently residing in Oshkosh. She is originally from Milwaukee and graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Painting and Drawing. Judith then continued her education through studies at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

Her watercolors have been exhibited in many shows and competitions throughout the state and include showings at the Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts in Racine, the Charles Allis Art Museum in Milwaukee, the Paine Art Center in Oshkosh, the Center for Visual Arts in Wausau, the Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend, and the Anderson Art Center in Kenosha. She is also a member of Wisconsin Painters and Sculptors and teaches watercolor classes.

Her work is in many private and public collections.

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Trees at Sunrise, 10 x 10
Across the Lake, 21 x 15