The Watercolor Society of North Carolina’s Permanent Collection represents nearly five decades of artistic excellence. This curated selection of works serves not only as a historical archive but as a living testament to our mission: to educate, elevate, and inspire through the power of watercolor.
Each piece in the collection reflects the diversity, creativity, and technical mastery of our members—past and present. Together, they chronicle the evolution of watercolor in North Carolina, highlighting the artists who have shaped, and continue to shape, our vibrant visual culture.
Celebrating
North Carolina’s watercolor legacy
since 1975
Mary McAllister, Downtown Norfolk”
Artist: Ellie Grumiaux
Acquired 2009
“Window Display”
Artist: Suzanne Shaffer
Acquired 2009
“The Necklace”
Artist: Frances Baker
Acquired 2012
“Sunday Kind of Love II”
Artist: Frances Baker
Acquired 2012
“Above Rainbow Falls”
Artist: Lew Wallace
Acquired
“Planning the Day”
Artist: Linda Koffenberger
Acquired
“Angst”
Artist: Judy Mizell
Acquired
“Free Flowing”
Artist: Gale Champion
Acquired
“First Snow, Durham Farm”
Artist: Joseph Lahita
Acquired
“Close Community”
Artist: Sally Lambrecht
Acquired
“Young Violinist”
Artist: Lyudmila Tomova
Acquired
“Coleus”
Artist: Diane Seifart
Acquired
“Santa Rosalia Relic”
Artist: Donny Luke
Acquired
“Unititled”
Artist: Loretta Day
Acquired
“Early Morning Hosta”
Artist: Nancy Lee
Acquired
“Cul-de-sac”
Artist: Ryan Carey
Acquired
“Adagio”
Artist: Catherine Kramer
Acquired
“1920 Model T Wheels”
Artist: Julie Blythe
Acquired
“Climbing My Way to the Top”
Artist: Russell Yerkes
Acquired