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.
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 |
View the 42nd IWE catalogue, click HERE
1st PlaceDean Mitchell, Screaming Blue 3rd PlaceTom Francesconi, Dubrovnik Harbor JACK BOWEN AWARDEric Wiegardt, Meersburg LunchBoard of Directors AwardSoon Warren, Sunshine Shower TEXAS ART SUPPLY AwardAntoaneta Georgieva, My Friend RooseveltMerit AwardKathleen Durdin, Alafia Trail BossMerit AwardMark McDermott, Durban Street SceneHonorable MentionApril Rimpo, Fishing Day | 2nd PlaceLes McDonald, Riding High ODETTE RUBEN MEMORIAL AWARDMohammad Ali Bhatti, Homeless Lloyd Albers Memorial AwardKeiko Yasuoka, Full Bloom Texas Art Supply AwardNela Steric, Portrait Fragment Series, "La Payasa"Merit AwardJulio Suarez, Summer Night in ChinatownHonorable MentionDavid Belling, Cabbage PatchHONORABLE MENTIONChristine 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
MERIT AWARDS
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Margaret Scott Bock AwardHuiming Li, Sunset 6
Merit AwardCindy Brabec-King, Jam Jelly and CreamMerit AwardKen Call, EunoiaHonorable MentionBonnie Woods, Behind the Center RingHONORABLE MENTIONJacqueline Liddell, Silent Meditation |
IWE 2019 RECEPTION |