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Opportunities

Page last updated 5-10-24

Workshops

WVWS is interested in supporting the efforts of our state’s art organizations. We will post information about watermedia workshops sponsored by West Virginia-based art groups on our website. Limit of 90 words per listing. For more information, contact the WVWS webmaster at wvwatercolor[-at-]gmail.com

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Morgantown Art Association workshops

The Morgantown Art Association holds many watermedia workshops throughout the year with nationally recognized artists. You can learn more by visiting the MAA Workshop page.

Fabriano in Watercolor USA 2024

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           Fabriano in Watercolor USA 2024 will be held in the Fort Worth Community Arts Center (1300 Gendy Street, Fort Worth) on October 14 -19, 2024.This event is in collaboration with the Fabriano-In-Acquarello, an annual international watercolor exhibition in Italy; The Society of Watercolor Artists, Fort Worth; The City of Fort Worth; and other sponsors such as Fabriano Watercolor Paper and the Daniel Smith Paint Company. It is the world’s biggest watercolor exhibition.                The event will feature more than 1000 curated watercolor paintings by artists with different styles, different techniques, different themes, and different subject matter from more than 80 countries all over the world.On October 14-15-16, the event will be attended by watercolor artists from all over the world. During those three days there will be over 25 demonstrations of watercolor techniques conducted by internationally well-known masters. The exhibition of the paintings will remain open the rest of that week. Attached is detailed information about the event and the program with suggested hotels that have discounted costs for those attending the event. Costs related to the various activities are listed on the program.

           There are also QR codes that will show you and your members information about Fort Worth and the location of the event.This is definitely a great opportunity to interact with watercolor artists from near and far. I would greatly appreciate your forwarding this email and the attachment to the members of your organization and anyone who you think might have an interest in this superior watercolor event.

​Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour

Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour (CSPWC) annual juried exhibition is currently open for submissions by members and non-members. This year’s Open Water show will be held in Georgetown, Ontario at the beautiful Helson Gallery. Click on the link below to find more information:

https://cspwc.ca/99th-annual-open-water-exhibition-2024-call-for-entry-information/

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National Exhibitions

 

Pittsburgh Watercolor Society Aqueous Open

The Pittsburgh Watercolor Society Aqueous Open 2024 Annual International Exhibition is open to all artists 18 or older working primarily with water-based media on a paper. This year, this exhibit will be online via the Gallery on our website, September 7 through October 25, 2024. This year's Aqueous Open will be in person at the Stifel Fine Arts Center in Wheeling, WV as well as online via our website gallery. Enter online at CaFE by August 2, 2024. Find the full prospectus on the PWS website: https://www.pittsburghwatercolorsociety.com/event-5722498

Important Dates:
• Deadline to enter: August 2, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. EST
• Shipped work must arrive at the Stifel Fine Arts Center by: August 30, 2024
• Hand delivered work: August 24, 2024 - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Opening Reception: September 7, 2024 1- 4 p.m. at Stifel Fine Arts Center
• Pick up/shipping of unsold works: October 26-October 31

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See and Do

 

WVWS Grant Applications Available

The West Virginia Watercolor Society is mandated by charter to “Promote and Ensure the High Standards of the Art of Watercolor in the State of West Virginia.” To this end, WVWS is offering a grant of up to $500 to a member for the purpose of fostering creativity within the state. To download the grant application, click HERE.

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