The Wellesley Society of Artists (WSA) supports and encourages local artists, while promoting the fine arts in the community through member juried exhibitions, artist demonstrations and educational programs.
Paint-out with the Wellesley Society of Artists and New England Watercolor Society
DATE: Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026, 10am; Rain Date, Aug 20
LOCATION: Gardens at Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
MORE INFO: https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/plein-art-painting-at-elm-bank/
Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Garden at Elm Bank is a horticultural jewel of Greater Boston. Participants will have no trouble choosing a subject to paint—the Olmsted Italianate garden with its beautiful fountain, the Bressignham Garden, the Goddess Garden, the trial gardens, the Manor House, Weezie’s garden for children, garden sculptures and gazebos—all will be calling your name!
We will meet in the parking lot at the entrance to the gardens. Parking is free; Mass Horticulture. Society Members enter the gardens for free, non-members pay entry fee of $15. There are bathrooms available. Bring a picnic lunch, and plan to “carry in, carry out’’
More about the Wellesley Society of Artists
The WSA gives members opportunities to exhibit their work, provides a supportive environment that will stimulate personal creativity, and encourages the sharing of ideas, knowledge and skills.
There are two membership categories—exhibiting membership and associate membership.
Exhibiting member status is for artists who have achieved a level of competency in their work and are prepared to show in juried exhibitions.In order to become an exhibiting member applicants must first be juried by the WSA jury committee. Annual fees are $50.
Maybe you’re not an artist, or you are not ready to show your artwork in a juried show, but would like to support the efforts of the WSA. Then an Associate Membership is your pathway to involvement in the WSA. Potential Associate Members may join at any time. If you are interested, visit the Member Home page, and scroll down to the New Member Form. Fill out the the online form and make your $20 payment online.
