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 43rd International Watermedia Exhibition is right around the corner! 

Link to call can be found HERE. Prospectus can be viewed HERE. 

International Watermedia Exhibit Calendar

  • Deadline for Entry Submission has passed: Monday, December 30, 11:59:59pm MST
  • Invitation Status Notification: Tuesday, January 14
  • Invitation Response Due: Tuesday, January 28
  • Delivery Deadline for Accepted Paintings: Thursday, March 5, 3:00pm
  • Juror Demo: Sunday, March 8, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
  • Awards Reception: Sunday, March 8, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
  • Last day of exhibit: Thursday, April 2, 10am-3pm

Volunteer Opportunities for the 43rd International Watercolor Exhibit

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In 2020, Eric Wiegardt, AWS-DF, NWS, will be 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. 

Thank you to the generous sponsors of the WAS-H 42nd International Watermedia Exhibition


2019 International Watermedia Exhibition Winners

View the 42nd IWE catalogue, click HERE


1st Place

Dean Mitchell, Screaming Blue


3rd Place

Tom Francesconi, Dubrovnik Harbor


JACK BOWEN AWARD
Eric Wiegardt, Meersburg Lunch


Board of Directors Award

Soon Warren, Sunshine Shower


TEXAS ART SUPPLY Award
Antoaneta Georgieva, My Friend Roosevelt


Merit Award
Kathleen Durdin, Alafia Trail Boss


Merit Award
Mark McDermott, Durban Street Scene


Honorable Mention
April Rimpo, Fishing Day


2nd Place

Les McDonald, Riding High


ODETTE RUBEN MEMORIAL AWARD

Mohammad Ali Bhatti, Homeless


Lloyd Albers Memorial Award

Keiko Yasuoka, Full Bloom


Texas Art Supply Award
Nela Steric, Portrait Fragment Series, "La Payasa"


Merit Award
 Julio Suarez, Summer Night in Chinatown 



Honorable Mention
David Belling, Cabbage Patch



HONORABLE MENTION
Christine Alfery, Northern Lights

1st Place Dean Mitchell, Screaming Blue

2nd Place Les McDonald, Riding High

3rd Place Tom Francesconi, Dubrovnik Harbor 

Odette Ruben Memorial Award Mohammad Ali Bhatti, Homeless

Lloyd Albers Memorial Award Keiko Yasuoka, Full Bloom

Jack Bowen Award Eric Wiegardt, Meersburg Lunch

Board of Directors Award Soon Warren, Sunshine Shower

Margaret Scott Bock Award Huiming Li, Sunset 6

TEXAS ART SUPPLY AWARDS

  • Antoaneta Georgieva, My Friend Roosevelt
  • Nela Steric, Portrait Fragment Series, "La Payasa"

MERIT AWARDS

  • Cindy Brabec-King, Jam Jelly and Cream
  • Kathleen Durdin, Alafia Trail Boss
  •  Julio Suarez, Summer Night in Chinatown 
  • Ken Call, Eunoia
  • Mark McDermott, Durban Street Scene

HONORABLE MENTIONS

  • David Belling, Cabbage Patch
  • Bonnie Woods, Behind the Center Ring
  • April Rimpo, Fishing Day
  • Christine Alfery, Northern Lights
  •  Jacqueline Liddell, Silent Meditation


Margaret Scott Bock Award

Huiming Li, Sunset 6



Merit Award
Cindy Brabec-King, Jam Jelly and Cream



Merit Award
Ken Call, Eunoia


Honorable Mention
Bonnie Woods, Behind the Center Ring

HONORABLE MENTION
Jacqueline Liddell, Silent Meditation


IWE 2019 RECEPTION

1601 West Alabama Houston TX 77006
Gallery: 713-942-9966
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