July 17, 2025 | Munsinger Gardens Art Fair
Sept 8, 2025 | Atonement CMW Annual Member Meeting Silent Auction
Sept 25-27, 2025 | 3 Day Watercolor Workshop with Catherine Hearding
October 2025 | CMW 4-Day Painting Retreat
October 13, 2025 | CMW Monthly Meeting – Demo by Bethany Giinthir
Recent Past Events
Current Shows
President's Message
Welcome to the President's Message, where we explore upcoming events, opportunities, and the continuing adventure of watercolor artistry in our vibrant community.
Interested in Becoming a Member?
Central MN Watercolorists is an independent community-based organization based in St. Cloud, MN Area. Membership is open to all, from beginner to professional, who have an interest in watercolor and other water media. CMW membership provides opportunities to participate, meet, paint, learn, network, an exhibit art.
Our History
CMW began as a small group of artists with a great love for the watercolor medium. The first formal meeting of about ten local artists was held January 19, 1981, to share ideas, experiences and information; and for the purpose of mutual learning, encouragement and motivation.
Board Members
Susan Jensen-Cekalla, President
Rita Nelson, Vice President; Demo Artist Coordinator
Ralph Carpenter, Treasurer
Rebecca Hlebain-Aaker, Show Coordinator
Anita Hendrickx, Interim Secretary
Paula Tift, Incoming Secretary
Claudia Forsberg and Pat Spence, Retreat Coordinators
Shelly Chambers and Janet Stake, Social Media and Web Coordinators
Full Calendar
For more information about the events and to see our full calendar visit our events page.