Upcoming Exhibitions...

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2024 BRUSHES WITH NATURE Show
January 17 to March 5, 2025

DEADLINE for SUBMISSIONS: December 12, 2024

HOSTED BY:
New England Watercolor Society Gallery
at the Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street Plymouth, MA 02360 (gallery location)

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Wednesday-Saturday, 10am to 4pm 
Sunday, 1pm to 4pm
Closed Monday & Tuesday

ELIGIBILITY:
Open to Associate and Signature Members of NEWS who participated
in the Brushes With Nature Plein Air paint outs during the 2024 Season
Become a Member

How to Enter your Art

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2025 NEWS GALLERY Schedule & Prospectus

Important dates and times...

12-Dec-2024	Deadline for submissions (Smarter Entry)
19-Dec-2024	Accepted artists posted on NEWS website
16-Jan-2025	Drop off Works at Plymouth Center for the Arts, Noon - 2pm
17-Jan-2025	Show Opens
20-Feb-2025	Reception and Awards Presentation, 6 – 8pm at PCA
5-Mar-2025	Show Closes
6-Mar-2025	Pick up paintings at PCA, Noon - 2pm
Note: Shipped artwork will be packed & returned after 6-Mar-2025

 

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2025 SIGNATURE MEMBERS Show
February 4 to March 2, 2025
at the Guild of Boston Artists
Over $4,000 in Awards
Juror of Awards: Jean-Francois Arnaud

DEADLINE for SUBMISSIONS: January 15, 2025

HOSTED BY:
New England Watercolor Society Gallery
at the Guild of Boston Artists
162 Newbury St, Boston MA 02116 (location)

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30am to 5:30pm 
Sunday, 12pm to 4pm
Closed Monday

ELIGIBILITY:
Open to New England Watercolor Signature Members, one painting each.
For complete rules and information, please click the button below:

2025 Signature Members Show Prospectus

How to Enter your Art

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SIZE RESTRICTION:
Paintings may not exceed 36 inches in width, including frame (outside dimensions).

ABOUT THE JUROR:
Jean-Francois Arnaud was born in Toulouse, in the south of France. He earned a national diploma in fine arts from the Beaux-Arts in Angoulême. Drawing has been a part of his life as long as he can remember, always with a penchant for academic drawing and landscapes. He began his career in industrial design, and even managed a printing press. At the age of 35, he decided to reconnect with his love for art, and turned to painting, discovering the wonderful medium of watercolor.

"Today, I practice watercolor with a deep passion that borders on obsession. I am in constant pursuit of progress, always refining my technique and striving for a deeper understanding of this demanding medium. My approach, inspired by Impressionism, focuses on the essential: painting the light, not the details. It is about capturing the atmosphere, the play of light, and the large shapes that evoke a scene, rather than getting caught up in every small detail."

Trained in the classical academic tradition, Jean-Francois uses these foundations as the basis for his watercolor practice. Drawing plays a central role in his approach: He believes a watercolor should be built upon a precise and well-structured sketch. Jean-Francois has a huge following on Instagram, and teaches workshops all over the world. He and his family have recently moved to Florida from France.

To learn more about his work, visit his website: www.jf-arnaud.com
(select his site translation on left)


WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP:
Jean-Francois will conduct a THREE DAY watercolor workshop, in conjunction with the 2025 Signature Members Show.
The workshop will take place from January 31, 2025 to February 2, 2025, 9am to 4pm each day.
Workshop is LIMITED to SIXTEEN participants.

CLICK HERE for Workshop details


LIVE WATERCOLOR DEMONSTRATION:
Jean Francois will also be presenting a watercolor demonstration on Thursday, January 30th, from 5 to 7pm.
This demo is FREE and open to the public. Donations are always welcomed.


Important dates and times...

15-Jan-2025	Deadline for submissions (Smarter Entry)
17-Jan-2025	Accepted artists posted on NEWS website
28-Jan-2025	Shipped Works due at The Guild of Boston Artists
29-Jan-2025	Hand delivery of paintings from 10:30 am (assigned time)
31-Jan, 1-Feb & 2-Feb-2025	Workshop with Jean-Francois Arnaud: 9am – 4pm
4-Feb-2025	Show Opens
8-Feb-2025	Reception and Awards Presentation, 2 – 4pm
2-Mar-2025	Show Closes, pick up paintings 4 to 6pm
Note: Shipped artwork will be packed & returned after 4-Mar-2025