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.
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.
Awards
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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. |
1st PlaceDongfeng Li, Fishing Boat Bathed in the Morning Glow ![]() 2nd PlaceKathleen Conover, Divided: Industrial Evolution 3rd PlaceJennifer Martin, Memory Gone ODETTE RUBEN MEMORIAL AWARDSoon Warren, Golden Age - Sunflower Board of Directors AwardChris Krupinski, Apostrophe JACK BOWEN AWARDAtanas Matsurev, Autumnal Art Supply on Almeda AwardKim Granhaug, Harvey Margaret Scott Bock AwardMarilynne Bradley, At Sea | Merit AwardDeanna Beaujot, Sun FunMerit AwardFrancesca Brayton, Seal Beach Junior LifeguardsMerit AwardCliff Hamberlin, An die FreudeMerit AwardLarry Spitzberg, Coming Aboard!Merit AwardTaigo Yasukawa, Two Old Pine TreesTexas Art Supply AwardMatt White, Dale's TreeTEXAS ART SUPPLY AwardKen Call, Dos Hermanas | Honorable MentionSevern Wang, Morning Prayer, Jerusalum HONORABLE MENTIONErhu Zhang, Fish HawkHonorable MentionCarol Hubbard, Carpe DiemHONORABLE MENTIONVanessa Sosa, Napping HippoHonorable MentionNorma Herring, Patrician WoodsFirst Place: Dongfeng Li, Fishing Boat Bathed in the Morning Glow Second Place: Kathleen Conover, Divided: Industrial Evolution Third Place: Jennifer Martin, Memory Gone Odette Ruben Memorial: Soon Warren, Golden Age - Sunflower Board of Directors: Chris Krupinski, Apostrophe Jack Bowen Award: Atanas Matsurev, Autumnal Art Supply on Almeda: Kim Granhaug, Harvey Merit Awards
Margaret Scott Bock Award: Marilynne Bradley, At Sea Texas Art Supply Awards
Honorable Mention Awards
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Thank you to the generous sponsors of the WAS-H 43rd International Watermedia Exhibition | IWE 2020 RECEPTION |