Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

The San Diego Watercolor Society features a new exhibition each month. Visitors to our gallery can enjoy the latest artwork and vote for their favorite. SDWS Members have the opportunity to enter their artwork.

Click HERE to learn more about entering member exhibitions

2023 43rd International Exhibition

Show Dates: Oct 1, 2023 - Nov 1, 2023
Juror: Stephen Zhang
Online Entry: Feb 3, 2023
Entry day: May 7, 2023
Jury Date: May 26, 2023
Reception: Sep 30, 2023
Notes:
First Friday Oct 6, 5-8 pm

2023 Plein Air Exhibition

Show Dates: Nov 24, 2023 - Jan 2, 2024
Juror: Joseph Zbukvic
Online Entry: Jun 1, 2023
Entry day: Jul 31, 2023
Jury Date: Nov 1, 2023
Reception: Dec 2, 2023
Notes:
Master watercolorist Joseph Zbukvic is the juror. Joseph Zbukvic has exhibited his work internationally, winning over 40 awards throughout his career. His impressive success is due to his ability to transform any subject into visual poetic language. His sensitive, lyrical, and atmospheric paintings have captivated the attention of people and galleries worldwide. Please note that accepted artists who ship their work must pay a $20 handling fee and must include prepaid return postage. Instructions for the payment or the handling fee will be provided to the artists who have been juried into the exhibition.

2023 MyPoint Credit Union September/October Show

Show Dates: Sep 2, 2023 - Nov 4, 2023
Juror: Ralph Kingery
Online Entry: Aug 7, 2023
Entry day: Aug 17, 2023
Jury Date: Aug 19, 2023
Reception: N/A
Notes:

2023 September Member Show - Virtual Only (show consists of unframed paintings with no mat)

Show Dates: Sep 1, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023
Juror: Liz Walker
Online Entry: Aug 14, 2023
Entry day: Aug 26, 2023
Jury Date: Aug 28, 2023
Reception: N/A
Notes:
Watercolor was Liz's first medium of choice, but since 2005 she has mainly painted in acrylics and acrylic marbling. Her paintings have been exhibited both locally and nationally and have won numerous awards. Her works are in private collections in Texas, Massachusetts, California, Colorado, and Oregon. She is a Signature Member in SDWS and the National Watercolor Society, among several others. Note that the virtual show consists of unframed paintings with no mat, and that the shipping is the buyer’s responsibility.

2023 November "What's the Story?" Member Exhibition

Show Dates: Nov 3, 2023 - Nov 26, 2023
Juror: Jesse Miller
Online Entry: Oct 18, 2023
Entry day: Oct 28, 2023
Jury Date: Nov 2, 2023
Reception: Nov 3, 2023
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2023 December "Luminous Spaces" Member Exhibition

Show Dates: Nov 26, 2023 - Dec 30, 2023
Juror: Duke Windsor
Online Entry: Nov 15, 2023
Entry day: Nov 25, 2023
Jury Date: Nov 27, 2023
Reception: Dec 1, 2023
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2024 January "Emerging Free" Member Exhibition

Show Dates: Dec 31, 2023 - Jan 27, 2024
Juror: Carol Mansfield
Online Entry: Dec 20, 2023
Entry day: Dec 30, 2023
Jury Date: Jan 2, 2024
Reception: Jan 5, 2023
Notes:
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

2024 February "Treasures" Member Exhibition

Show Dates: Jan 28, 2024 - Feb 24, 2024
Juror: Michael Carini
Online Entry: Jan 17, 2024
Entry day: Jan 27, 2024
Jury Date: Jan 29, 2024
Reception: Feb 2, 2024
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