“RUSTY PICKUP”: This painting by Robert Heyer is part of “Back to the Palette: New Paintings by Watercolorists Unlimited,” on view October 3 to October 30 at Gourgaud Gallery in Cranbury.

The Gourgaud Gallery in Cranbury is hosting “Back to the Palette: New Paintings by Watercolorists Unlimited,” on view October 3 to October 30.

Watercolorists Unlimited is a group of 12 local artists who meet monthly at one another’s homes to critique assigned paintings on a subject that was discussed the prior month. They meet for lunch and then spend an hour or two discussing the paintings, providing helpful comments and inspiration. This group has been in existence for more than 30 years, with one of the original members still attending. The group shows their work as a group several times a year, including this annual show at the Gourgaud.

“Seeing paintings by these artist friends that I’ve known for so long, and have missed during these difficult few years, inspires me to make time to paint again,” said 20-year member Lisa Walsh. “The critiques are so encouraging.”

A “Meet the Artists Opening-Closing” will be held on Sunday, October 30 from 2-4 p.m., the last day of the show. The artists will all be there, providing light refreshments and art for sale, including many matted portfolio pieces that won’t be available any other time during the show. In addition, artists will have their sketch books on display for guests to look through.

As part of a nonprofit Cranbury Arts Council, Gourgaud Gallery donates 20 percent of art sales to the Cranbury Arts Council and its programs that support arts in the community.

Gourgaud Gallery is located on the first floor of the Cranbury Town Hall at 23 North Main Street, Cranbury. Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit cranburyartscouncil.org.