WAS-H - International Watermedia Exhibition

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THE INTERNATIONAL WATERMEDIA EXHIBITION (IWE)

The International Watermedia Exhibition (IWE) is Houston's premier watermedia-specific event. A once a year phenomenon, the IWE showcases the finest watermedia artists from around the world to address new and edgy techniques and create a global conversation. During the month of March, participating artists receive maximum exposure at our juried, month-long exhibit and have an opportunity to win generous awards from our sponsors. Located in the heart of the Museum District, WAS-H is accessible and a must-see while touring Houston's fine art establishments.

The 44th International Watermedia Exhibition

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainties associated with hosting this exhibition, a number of changes have been made. This year's IWE will be an Online Exhibition with the potential for the award winners to have a special gallery exhibition, local government health guidelines permitting.

Entry submission begins via CallforEntry.org (CaFE): Wednesday, October 7, 2020, click HERE.
Link to prospectus, click HERE.
Deadline for online entry submission is 11:59pm MST on Friday, January 8, 2021
More than $7000 in prizes
Online Exhibition Opens Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 3:00PM CT
Questions: International Watermedia Exhibition Director Tom Kraycirik, iwe2@watercolorhouston.org (713-907-0012)

Awards

Cash Awards: 1st Place-$2000, 2nd Place-$1200, and 3rd Place-$1100
Special Awards: Odette Rubin Memorial-$1000; Board of Directors- $500; Jack Bowen Award-$500
Merit Awards: $175 each
Honorable Mention Awards: Ribbons
Only one award per artist
Winners are notified by phone and/or email on March 6, 2021

The 43rd International Watermedia Exhibition

In 2020, Eric Wiegardt, AWS-DF, NWS, was our honorary juror and workshop instructor for the 43rd International Watermedia Exhibition. As a teacher and artist, Eric has left an indelible mark on the American and International art scene with his bold, loose painting style. He has participated in numerous museum exhibitions throughout the US and China. He has taught over 5,000 watercolorists his popular "Wiegardt's Painterly Watercolors" workshops. Over 4,000 original paintings have been collected privately and corporately including the US State Dept., US AMB Alice G. Wells, Amman, Jordan.