The Northern Plains Watercolor Society in Rapid City, South Dakota inspired Sharon Grey and Betty Smith to create the Missouri River Watercolor Society (MRWS) in Vermillion.
In November 2019 the MRWS was formed. The First Dakota Coyote Gallery in the Coyote Twin Theatre building on 12 East Main Street sponsors the MRWS by offering people of all ages and skill levels a place to create art every Monday from 2-4 p.m.
Organizer and coordinator for the MRWS, Michelle Mechling, said participants typically pitch in $10-$15 per class to give back to the First Dakota Coyote Gallery, where they space out safely while painting due to the pandemic.