The WAS-H classroom is now open for select classes and workshops. The class schedule will indicate whether the courses are on-line or in-person. While the WAS-H office is open during regular WAS-H hours (Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 3 pm), the on-site Gallery is not open.


Specifics About Entering Your Painting(s) for The online Exhibit

WAS-H has transitioned to online exhibits during the coronavirus epidemic. The online show can be shared widely, so friends, family and potential buyers can enjoy the exhibit. Follow the directions below.

  1. Refer to current show prospectus for exact dates. Be sure to read it completely so you can follow the specific regulations.
  2. Click on the "event" link to enter. Pay the entry fees for 1, 2, or 3 paintings when registering for this event, just like registering for a class.
  3. WAS-H will send you a confirmation email AND an entry form link to fill out with your name, contact info, and details about each painting. It will go to the email associated with your WAS-H membership.
  4. Submit a good photograph(s) of your painting(s) to online@watercolorhouston.org.
  5.  Click here for file specifications and how to prepare your images.
  6. If you need help, email gallerydirector@watercolorhosuton.org or call WAS-H at 713-942-9966. Please leave a message if you receive the voice mail.
  7. Join a Zoom Meeting for the online General Meeting and Exhibit Awards. An eBlast will be sent to all members with login information. At that time the Online Gallery will go public and your paintings can be viewed by all.


CURRENT Show Information

May 2021: Portraits and the Figure

  • Saturday, April 24, 2021 - Wednesday, April 28, 2021
  • Awards Presentation: Sunday, May 2, 2:00 pm
  • Paintings will remain in the virtual gallery until June 5, 2021
  • Click HERE for the Prospectus
  • Click HERE to Register and Pay Entry Fees

Click for:  WAS-H Policies, Professional Ethics and Standards

Looking Ahead

June 2021: Abstract

  • Saturday, May 29, 2021 - Wednesday, June 2, 2021
  • Awards Presentation: Sunday, June 6, 2:00 pm
  • Paintings will remain in the virtual gallery until July 10, 2021
  • Click HERE for the Prospectus
  • Click HERE to Register and Pay Entry Fees
  • Click HERE to Register for the Awards Presentation

July 2021: Student Show/ Teacher Appreciation

  • Monday, July 3, 2021 at 8:00 am - Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at midnight
  • Awards Presentation: Sunday, July 11, 2021 2:00 pm
  • Paintings will remain in the virtual gallery until August 6, 2021
  • Click HERE for the Prospectus
  • Click HERE to Register and Pay Entry Fees
  • Click HERE to Register for the Awards Presentation

August 2021: No Theme

  • Saturday, July 31, 2021 - Wednesday, August 4, 2021
  • Awards Presentation: Sunday, August 8, 2:00 pm
  • Paintings will remain in the virtual gallery until September 10, 2021
  • Click HERE for the Prospectus
  • Click HERE to Register and Pay Entry Fees
  • Click HERE to Register for the Awards Presentation
Fall 2021 Shows will transition from Online to In-Person.



More About Monthly Gallery Exhibits

The Watercolor Art Society - Houston promotes the love of water-media art through classes and exhibits, both occurring each month of the year. Paintings from all exhibits hang in our on-site gallery for the duration of each show. WAS-H began hosting exhibits online in May 2020.

We have three tiers of exhibits. 
1. Our top tier International Watercolor Exhibit (March) and Annual Members Exhibit (October) are both juried shows, where artists must present their work to a juror who determines if their work is worthy of entry. This occurs prior to the judging and awarding of prizes. 


2. WAS-H also hosts eight members-only Monthly Exhibits that are non-juried but with cash prizes and honorable mention ribbons awarded. 

3. The third show is a non-juried Student Show (July) in which artists may submit work done under the supervision of an instructor. WAS-H holds this show to encourage beginning artists to fully experience the exhibit process, to show their progress in painting under the supervision of an instructor, and to compete for prizes with artists of similar experience and expertise. Once an artist wins a prize in this or our other shows, they are ineligible to continue entering our student shows. 


Want to volunteer at the Monthly Gallery Exhibits? Sign up for one of our opportunities to volunteer!

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