Shows. San Diego Watercolor Society

Eligibility

Artists may submit up to two images per size category.
Artists must submit original artwork only, created by them within two years of entry.
Artwork may not be a copy or likeness of another’s work or a recognizable use of another’s intellectual property.
Artwork may not be a copy of photo reference material other than the entrants.
Artwork done under direct supervision during a class or workshop is not eligible for submission.
A painting may be exhibited only once in any regular Member Show.
A painting that has appeared in a regular Member Show may be subsequently entered in a Cash Awards Member Show.
An artist may have only ONE artwork accepted in each size category in a Cash Awards Member Show.
A painting that has appeared in a Cash Awards Member Show may not be subsequently entered in another Cash Awards Member Show or in a regular Member Show.
Artwork previously juried into an SDWS International Exhibition and/or a Western Federation Exhibition may be entered in any Member Show (regular or cash award).
Printed photographic images are not permitted.
Adhere to the San Diego Watercolor Society Ethical Art Policy found on the Members Only Forms & Documents page.
Accepted artwork may be entered again in a future show.

Sales

Size categories

Since artwork will be unframed and unmatted. Select the size (Mini or Regular) based on the ideal frame size for your artwork.

Regular: Framing may not have an outside measure of more than 60 inches on any one side, or be less than 8 inches on any one side.
Mini: Framing must not exceed a combined height and width of 25.5 inches, nor be less than 8 inches on any one side.

Media

Artwork must be no less than 80% watermedia, presented in a primarily aqueous manner. Water miscible oils are not allowed.
Acceptable Mediums: Watercolor, acrylic, gouache, casein, egg tempera, ink, water-soluble pencil or crayon, and collage material (painted by the artist with watermedia). Non water-based media may be integrated, but cover no more than 20% of the artwork.

Surfaces

Artwork must be presented on watercolor paper, paper-based board, or Yupo or other synthetic paper.

Art will be sold / priced as Unframed and Unmatted