San Diego Watercolor Society International Exhibition
The San Diego Watercolor Society was established in 1965 and is one of the largest and most active in the United States. Its International Exhibition is widely recognized for its high standard of excellence in water based media art.
For over three decades, the International Exhibition has been the highlight of the year for SDWS. This annual event attracts entries from hundreds of water based media artists worldwide. Accepted artists are eligible for large cash and merchandise awards. Thousands of visitors view the exhibition during the month of October.
The 40th International Exhibition will be juried by award-winning artist, Michael Reardon.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 40th International Exhibition will be virtual only!
Prospectus
All important information regarding this exhibition may be found in the Prospectus. Carefully read this document prior to entering. Significant changes have been made to the Prospectus due to going Virtual!
Information Page for Accepted Artists
Important Dates
- February 7, 2020 Online Entry Begins
- May 27, 2020 Online Entry Ends
- July 6, 2020 Acceptances emailed to artists and posted to SDWS.org Website
- August 15, 2020 Artists who receive awards for their paintings will be emailed
- September 1, 2020 Artist Bios & Signature Member Applications Due
- October 1, 2020 Virtual Exhibition Begins
- October 31, 2020 Virtual Exhibition Ends
Juror: Michael Reardon
Michael Reardon has been painting in watercolor for over thirty years. An avid traveler, he uses watercolor to record his observations, convey a sense of place and light, and communicate his impressions of the built, natural, and imagined worlds. He works from his studio in Oakland, California.
In 2005 he was the recipient of the prestigious Gabriel Prize from the Western European Architecture Foundation, which enabled him to spend three months painting in Paris. Originally trained as an architect with a degree in architecture from UC Berkeley, he was an architectural illustrator for over thirty years. In 2004 he was awarded the Hugh Ferriss Memorial Prize, the premier award in the field of architectural illustration.
His watercolors have been exhibited nationally and internationally, including the annual shows of the National Watercolor Society, the American Watercolor Society, and the California Art Club. In 2011 he presented a solo show at the Thomas Reynolds Gallery in San Francisco.
He is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society, Watercolor West, and the California Watercolor Association. He is also the author of Watercolor Techniques: Painting Light and Color in Landscapes and Cityscapes from North Light Books.
www.mreardon.com
Past Exhibitions - Online Galleries
2019 39th International Exhibition
2018 38th International Exhibition
2017 37th International Exhibition
