WHO WE ARE... WOW! was founded in July 2009 by seven artists who met at an art retreat and became fast friends. Simply put, these artists wanted to keep painting together after the retreat ended and made that happen, calling themselves "Women of Watercolor"...or WOW! Over time the name has changed and the group and seen people come and go but the mission has remained the same. It has had a vibrant decade plus of exciting art experiences for its members with more to come. Covid-19 forced WOW! to adopt Zoom as a platform for meeting, so that we could see each others' faces and stay connected. Believe it or not, it is possible to paint with friends from your home via an internet connection. As the pandemic is lifting, WOW! plans to continue meeting via Zoom at least once a month for those who now prefer that format and in person at our two favorite Heritage Centers where we can spread out on big tables, work alongside each other, share meaningful positive critique, share stories, books and movies, and more.