Juror: Ken Call
Born and raised in Rochelle, Illinois, Ken went on to graduate from the American Academy of Art in 1980 with an associate degree in Illustration and Watercolor. He has worked as a national freelance artist for many years and spent 1993 and 1994 studying and painting in Paris, France. He now lives in Northbrook Illinois with his wife and two children.
After beginning his career as a studio artist, he soon branched out on his own, starting a successful freelance career, which to date has led to the creation of over 500 illustrations for books, magazines, art publishers, advertising agencies and corporations. In the last few years, Ken has made the transition to fine art and portraiture. Many of his originals are hanging in galleries and homes across the country. Several awards have led to Signature status in the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Missouri Watercolor Society, Montana Watercolor Society along with being a Master Signature member with the Transparent Watercolor Society of America and Illinois Watercolor Society.

CALENDAR 2024
April 14: Entries open on CaFÉ
June 1: Entries close at midnight MST. No entries will be accepted after this date.
July 5: Notifications of acceptance and instructions emailed and posted on website.
September 18 – 25: Shipped paintings due at the museum.
September 24 & 25: Hand-delivered paintings accepted at gallery, final screening for compliance.
October 1: SCWS sends notification to award winners (but not specific awards).
October 1 – 3: Workshop with Ken Call 9am-4pm https://scwatermedia.com/workshop/
October 3: Opening Reception 5:30 – 7:30 pm.
December 29: Exhibition closes

Since its founding in 1977, the South Carolina Watermedia Society (SCWS) has strived to promote the artistic and professional interests of its members as well as provide visual arts programs and education opportunities to the public. Each year, the Annual Exhibition is held in a location in the state of South Carolina. It is a high-caliber, juried exhibition that draws national participation and acclaim. Artwork is selected by a professional juror. scwatermediasociety@gmail.com https://scwatermedia.com

AGREEMENT/ CONDITIONS AND RULES
Please read carefully: Failure to meet ANY of the conditions may result in the disqualification of your entry and may result in ineligibility to enter future shows for a minimum of 2 years.
 

Application Requirements

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
 

Works must be:

• SCWS reserves the right to withdraw any entry it deems inappropriate or objectionable.
• All entries must be executed in watermedia. Watercolor, acrylic, gouache, etc., are acceptable. Collage is acceptable; however, the painting must be primarily painted. NO oils or water-soluble oils will be accepted.
• Digital media, photography, prints, reproductions, and preprinted images are not permitted.
• All entries must be original watermedia paintings from conception to completion: entirely the work of the entrant. It must be done without supervision or in a workshop. No paintings can be done under any form of supervision.
• Submitted artwork may not be a copy, likeness, nor direct derivative of another person’s creative work, whether paintings, drawings, photography, digital images, computer generated images, Artificial Intelligence (AI) or print work and free from any copyright infringement.
• Compositions based on photographs must use photos taken by the artist or be the sole property of the artist. There are scenarios in which minor elements of someone else’s photo might be added to your painting or comprise a minor element in your painting. This would be possible if it does not retain the key story and composition of the original photo and you have received permission from the photographer or owner of the copyright.
• Work previously exhibited in any SCWS National juried exhibition or SCWS Online Member Exhibition is not eligible.
• Art must be painted and created on any surface that will allow framing (required unless work is created on a canvas with finished edges or gallery wrapped* (see framing requirements).

FRAMING REQUIREMENTS

• Wired and ready for hanging and framed with framed dimensions specified. Mats (if used) must be white, off-white, or pale grey.
• Maximum size is 48” in either direction, including the frame. Maximum depth (with frame) is 2 and 3/4” and maximum weight is 25 lbs.  Minimum size 80 squared inches (example. 8” x 10”)
• Plexiglas/acrylic 1/8” glazing (glass is not permitted) must be used for all pieces on paper or paper-like products unless the work is sealed/varnished on a panel or other rigid surface.
• Frames must be a maximum 2 and 3/4” wide flat face “museum style” unadorned natural wood (dark, light, etc., such as maple, cherry, oak, mahogany) or black.  However, no WHITE (EVEN WOOD) OR METAL FRAMES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
• Framed Acrylic paintings must adhere to Watercolor framing requirements except they do not have to be under Plexiglas/acrylic, they may be varnished.
• Acrylic Paints on canvas may be either a Gallery Wrap, a Museum Wrap or a Studio Wrap.
• Studio wrapped paintings must be framed per the watercolor standards, glazing not required however the watercolor must be sealed.
• Gallery or Museum wrapped canvas must be finished on all edges and professionally stretched. No larger than 48×48 with a minimum depth of 1½ inches. It must be wired securely and ready for hanging.
• Canvas Descriptions
  • Gallery, Museum or Studio wrapped paintings may be framed, but the maximum framed size cannot be larger than 48” x 48 and it must be wired securely and ready for hanging.
  • Gallery wrap canvas has a very thick edge, minimum of 1½ Inches thick and a maximum depth of 2½ inches It shall have no visible side staples. It’s made to be hung without a frame, so instead of framing it, you would paint around the edges.
  • Museum wrap also covers the wood frame, but instead of extending your artwork, you choose between white or black wrapping color.
  • Studio wrap canvas has a much thinner edge, usually less than an inch thick, and it often has staples on the sides, you must frame it using the Watercolor framing requirements except it does not have to be under Plexiglas/acrylic.

Fees

• SCWS members $20 for 2 entries. Nonmembers $60 and second entry for $20.

Artists must pay an additional handling fee of $25 for pieces shipped. Detailed instructions for shipping and delivery will be provided in the acceptance notification and guidelines. Fees are non-refundable. A coupon code will be sent to all active members on April 13.
 

Eligibility Criteria

ELIGIBILITY:

Application Submission

HOW TO ENTER

• https://www.callforentry.org/login/
• Upload-ready File Formats for CAFÉ
• File Type: JPEG or JPG only.
• File Dimensions: 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side.
• File Size: Under 5 MB.
• Color Profile: sRGB

NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DEADLINE.