2026 Annual Convention (attending in person)

Start
October 01, 2026
End
October 03, 2026
Location
Bradenton Conference Center
Registered
57 registrants

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:

A - FWS Members – $55.00
Please note:
PayPal is simply the company that securely processes the credit card transaction for us. You do not need a PayPal account to pay. You can use your Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover card just like you would on any other website.
Think of PayPal as the secure payment terminal at a store. They handle the transaction safely, but the payment still comes directly from your credit card. We do not receive your credit card information, and PayPal helps protect your payment by using industry-standard security measures.
If you prefer, when you reach the payment screen, look for the option to pay with a debit or credit card rather than logging into a PayPal account.
B - Non FWS Member – $65.00
Please note:
PayPal is simply the company that securely processes the credit card transaction for us. You do not need a PayPal account to pay. You can use your Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover card just like you would on any other website.
Think of PayPal as the secure payment terminal at a store. They handle the transaction safely, but the payment still comes directly from your credit card. We do not receive your credit card information, and PayPal helps protect your payment by using industry-standard security measures.
If you prefer, when you reach the payment screen, look for the option to pay with a debit or credit card rather than logging into a PayPal account.
C - FWS Board Member
Please note:
PayPal is simply the company that securely processes the credit card transaction for us. You do not need a PayPal account to pay. You can use your Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover card just like you would on any other website.
Think of PayPal as the secure payment terminal at a store. They handle the transaction safely, but the payment still comes directly from your credit card. We do not receive your credit card information, and PayPal helps protect your payment by using industry-standard security measures.
If you prefer, when you reach the payment screen, look for the option to pay with a debit or credit card rather than logging into a PayPal account.
D - Demo or Paint-Around artist
Please note:
PayPal is simply the company that securely processes the credit card transaction for us. You do not need a PayPal account to pay. You can use your Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover card just like you would on any other website.
Think of PayPal as the secure payment terminal at a store. They handle the transaction safely, but the payment still comes directly from your credit card. We do not receive your credit card information, and PayPal helps protect your payment by using industry-standard security measures.
If you prefer, when you reach the payment screen, look for the option to pay with a debit or credit card rather than logging into a PayPal account.

2026 Annual Convention

In the newly remodeled Braden Convention Center

1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto, FL 34221

October 1 – 3, 2026

Your ticket includes all these convention events

•Thursday open session (including a painting demonstration by Soon Warren)

•Twenty live artist demonstrations (including access to video of each demo for your replay)

•Trade Show

•Paint-Around

•And much more!

IMPORTANT! The Exhibition review by Soon Warren will only be available as an option when you register for the Convention. If there are seats available, they will be available at the Convention. Each ticket costs $10, but it usually sells out online before the Convention.

Check in begins 4:00pm, October 1^st
Tickets cost $55 each for FWS members and
$65 each for non-members.

After September 25th, tickets will be available at the Convention for $65.00 members and $75 for non-members. Members, purchase your tickets online before September 25th to save $10 and most importantly to help our volunteers expedite arrivals. Why wait in line when you could be enjoying a Demo or the Trade Show?

Please contact us at info@floridawatercolorsociety.org should you have any questions or if you require assistance.

We will get back to you within 1-2 days or as soon as possible.

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