Houston, TX

WATERCOLOR ART SOCIETY-HOUSTON

EIN 23-7451855

Arts, Culture & Heritage Museums & Visual Arts

Mission

The purpose of the Watercolor Art Society-Houston is to further the cause and interest in watermedia art through teaching, programs, demonstrations, outreach and exhibitions.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About WATERCOLOR ART SOCIETY-HOUSTON

Founded in 1975, the Watercolor Art Society–Houston (WAS‑H) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to promoting watercolor and other watermedia in the greater Houston area. The organization reports a membership base of over 600 and operates a dedicated gallery space and classroom for exhibitions, instruction, and community programs. WAS‑H presents monthly member and juried exhibitions (including an annual International Watermedia Exhibition), year‑round classes and workshops for all skill levels, model labs and open studio sessions, and an active outreach program that brings introductory watercolor instruction to community groups. The organization maintains public IRS disclosure filings (most recently a 2024 public disclosure) and continues to publish program prospectuses and class schedules into 2025–2026, demonstrating ongoing operations and donor‑facing activities.

Notable achievements

Annual International Watermedia Exhibition

Operates a juried, international watermedia exhibition that brings national and international artists and collectors to the society’s gallery, serving as a major public-facing showcase and sales opportunity for members and invited artists.

Dedicated Gallery & Education Space (2006)

Completed a purpose-built gallery and classroom facility (completed in 2006) that supports monthly exhibits, a sales gallery, and year‑round classes and workshops, strengthening the society’s capacity for public programming.

Sustained Education & Outreach

Provides regular classes, one‑day and multi‑day workshops, model labs, open studios, and a volunteer-led outreach program that introduces watercolor to community participants and supports member development.

At a glance

Total assets: $823K
Annual revenue: $330K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 23-7451855
Location: Houston, TX
Website: www.watercolorhouston.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Featured in local media coverage (including Houston Public Media) for its exhibitions and community programming.

Maintains IRS public disclosure (Form 990) documents available for donors and the public (most recent public disclosure: 2024).

Listed and profiled in national nonprofit databases (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator and similar directories), indicating verifiable nonprofit status and public record presence.

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