2026 NORTH AMERICAN OPEN Exhibition
November 5, 2026 To December 5, 2026
HOSTED BY:
New England Watercolor Society
at the Plymouth Center for the Arts (artsplymouth.org)
11 North Street Plymouth, MA 02360 (map)
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Wednesday-Saturday, 10am to 4pm
Sunday, 1pm to 4pm
Closed Monday & Tuesday
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to artists 18 and older residing in North America.
See the detailed eligibility requirements HERE.
SIZE RESTRICTION:
Paintings may not exceed 46 inches in width, including frame (outside dimensions).
Reception & Awards Presentation / Sunday, November 15th from 2 to 4 pm
Juror of Selection & Awards
Geoff Allen
Geoff Allen is a nationally recognized watercolor artist and instructor whose work captures the spirit of place through expressive plein air and studio paintings. His teaching emphasizes confident brushwork, value structure, and disciplined use of color, and he has led workshops and demonstrations for societies and ateliers across the country.
Geoff will serve as Juror of Selection and Juror of Awards for the 2026 exhibition.
Artist Demonstration by ANNE WERT / Sunday, November 22nd from 1 to 3 pm
Open to the public.
I am delighted to be presenting a watercolor demonstration on 11/22, from 1-3pm, during this year’s NEWS North American Exhibition.
I am drawn to subjects that invite interpretation in watercolor, and foliage has long been a favorite—both forgiving and endlessly inspiring. I enjoy returning to familiar subjects, exploring new techniques and perspectives with each painting.
At this time of year, I am especially inspired by the vibrant, sometimes almost unbelievable, colors of the changing season. My demonstration will focus on a close-up study of autumn leaves, highlighting wet-into-wet techniques, color mixing directly on the paper, layering values, and allowing the watercolor to paint itself. VISIT ANNE'S WEBSITE.
Important dates and times...
| 5-Nov-2026 | Show Opens |
| 15-Nov-2026 | Reception & Awards Presentation, 2 to 4pm |
| 22-Nov-26 | FREE Demo by Anne Wert, 1 to 3 pm |
| 5-Dec-2026 | Show Closes |
| 6-Dec-2026 | Pick up paintings at PCA, Noon to 3pm |
| Note: Shipped artwork will be packed & returned after 7-Dec-2026 |
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2026 WATERCOLOR GONE WILD All Members Show
November 6, 2026 To January 13, 2027
HOSTED BY:
New England Watercolor Society
at the Plymouth Center for the Arts (artsplymouth.org)
11 North Street Plymouth, MA 02360 (map)
HOURS OF OPERATION:
March-December:
Wednesday-Saturday, 10am to 4pm
Sunday, 1pm to 4pm
January-February:
Wednesday-Saturday, 11am to 3pm
Sunday, Noon to 3pm
Closed Monday & Tuesday
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all Members of New England Watercolor Society.
Here is your chance to enter artwork not permitted in other NEWS shows. Have fun and experiment
SIZE RESTRICTION:
Paintings may not exceed 30 inches in width, including frame (outside dimensions).
Important dates and times...
| 6-Nov-2026 | Show Opens |
| 13-Jan-2027 | Show Closes |
| 14-Jan-2027 | Pick up paintings at PCA, Noon to 2pm |
| Note: Shipped artwork will be packed & returned after 15-Jan-2027 |
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*To ensure unbiased judging, every NEWS Gallery exhibition will have an independent juror assigned.
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