National Watercolor Society (NWS) 2025 Member Exhibition is open to all Active NWS Members. This is an ONLINE Virtual Exhibition. $10,000 in CASH AWARDS to honor our NWS Past Presidents. Two (2) $2,000, Two (2) 1,000, Four (4) $500, Four (4) $300, Four (4) $200 and one (1) ScholArtship Award. 

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Exhibition Dates: 
Jan 1-Feb 21, 2025     Entries accepted at www.callforentry.org
February 21, 2025       Entry deadline - 4:00 pm, Pacific Time Zone
March 20, 2025           List of Accepted Artists posted to NWS website
May 1-June 30, 2025  Exhibition Dates

JUROR of Selection and Awards: Mario A. Robinson

Mario Andres Robinson was born in Altus, Oklahoma, where he resided with his family before relocating to New Jersey at the age of twelve. Robinson studied at the prestigious Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. In 2014, Robinson was chosen to be a Brand Ambassador for Winsor and Newton art materials. He is the author of "Lessons in Realistic Water-color," a comprehensive guide of the artist's watercolor techniques. His work fits squarely within the tradition of American painting. Robinson is an Exhibiting Artist Member (EAM) of The National Arts Club, an Artist Member of The Salmagundi Club and a Signature Member of The Pastel Society of America. His work has been featured several times in The Artist's Magazine, The Pastel Journal, Watercolor Magic, American Art Collector, Fine Art Connoisseur and on the cover of American Artist magazine.

Application Requirements

ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS:

1.    Open to all Active NWS Members.  2025 NWS Membership annual dues must be paid prior to entry. If you are not currently a member please join as an Associate Member by going to the NWS website: www.nationalwatercolorsociety.org 

2.    Artists must be 18 years or older.

3.    Artists may enter two (2) paintings; only 1 painting per artist is eligible for acceptance into the exhibition.

4.    All entries must have been created after 1/1/2022 and not previously shown in any NWS Exhibition.

5.    Painting must be watermedia paintings on natural or synthetic paper, Yupo, Aquabord or Claybord. No stretched canvas or canvas board. Collage may be used but aqueous medium must constitute 80% or more of the work. All collage materials must be original designs executed on watermedia paper, by the artist.

6.    Digital media, photography, prints, and reproductions are not permitted.

7.    Your entry must be original and not derived from published images; artist's own idea, composition, and design (not computer generated), nor done in a class or workshop. Photo reference material must have been taken by you. Vintage photos are not permitted.

8.    2D Artwork image size;  No minimum or maximum size for this online-virtual exhibition.

9.    Accepted artwork may not be displayed or offered for sale in another exhibition (physical or virtual) from May 1 - June 30, 2025.

FEES, SALES & LIABILITY:

• Entry fee is $45 for 1 image / $55 for 2 images (All entry fees are non-refundable without exceptions)
• NWS is responsible for all sales and will retain a 30% commission for exhibition sales. Also, NWS is due a 30% commission on “presold” paintings - those sold before the exhibition opens.
• Artwork may be marked $0 or NFS in this exhibition. If entry has a price, it shall be considered for sale. No price changes will be allowed after an entry is submitted. 
• Permission is granted to reproduce the painting in promotion of the exhibition and to use this image for educational and publicity purposes.
• Attention International Artists: NWS wants to make sure you receive all proceeds, including awards.  NWS will provide all documents and tax forms necessary.
• This Exhibition does not qualify for NWS Signature status.
• Monetary awards remaining unclaimed by 12/1/2025 will be forfeited.

Eligibility Criteria

Must be an active member of the National Watercolor Society. 

If you are not currently a member you may join as an Associate Member by going to the NWS website: www.nationalwatercolorsociety.org 

AGREEMENT / CONDITIONS & RULES:

Failure to meet ANY of the conditions may result in the disqualification of your entry and may result in ineligibility to enter any future NWS exhibitions for a minimum of two (2) years and forfeiting any awards.

1. Submission to this exhibition shall constitute an Agreement on the part of the artist to comply with the conditions set forth in this Prospectus. 

2.  If my artwork is selected and it does not meet eligibility requirements set forth in the prospectus, I will be disqualified. Accepted entries may not be withdrawn by the artist.

For general questions about the exhibition and/or entry contact, Exhibition@NationalWatercolorSociety.org    Please submit early, so we can assist you with any technical issues that may arise in the entry process.