How to find (adult) art friends?

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I joined the local watercolor society. I found them in the arts & entertainment section of the newspaper. They'd have monthly meetings at a restaurant and people would bring what they were working on to show or get critique. They have national juried shows every year with a prominent artist as judge. They also arranged for the judge to teach a 4-5 day workshop. They often have other activities like life drawing or painting still lifes. They also have plein aire parties.

Anyway, when I finally mustered the courage to attend a meeting I met a lot of different people. Even managed to make a friend. . . we talk about a lot of things besides art.