Over $5,000 in Awards
Juror of Selection & Awards: Lorraine Watry, NWS, AWA
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 any artist residing in North America.
For complete rules and information please refer to the:
2024 NAO Exhibition Schedule & Prospectus
LIST of Accepted Artists
SIZE RESTRICTION:
Paintings may not exceed 46 inches in any direction, including frame (outside dimensions).
About the Juror: Lorraine Watry, NWS, AWA
Lorraine is a signature member and current president of the National Watercolor Society and is also a signature member of American Women Artists, Rocky Mountain National Watercolor Society, and Colorado Watercolor Society. Lorraine is a juried member of the International Guild of Realism and the Society of Animal Artists. A watercolor instructor since 1999, her multi award-winning work has been recognized on both the national and international stage, along with her written articles in various art magazines.
To learn more about Lorraine’s work, go to lorrainewatrystudio.com
Lorraine will conduct a 3 day watercolor workshop in conjunction with the North American Open Exhibition, Oct 25-27, 9am- 4pm at Plymouth Center for the Arts.
For more information, visit our Workshops page.
Important dates and times...
25, 26, 27-Oct-2024 | Workshop with Lorraine Watry: 9am – 4pm at PCA |
30-Oct-2024 | Show Opens |
3-Nov-2024 | Reception and Awards Presentation, 2 – 4pm at PCA |
30-Nov-2024 | Show Closes |
1-Dec-2024 | Pick up paintings 12 - 3pm |
Note: Shipped artwork will be returned after 1-Dec-2024 |
2024 ALL MEMBERS Open-Themed Show
November 8, 2024 to January 15, 2025
DEADLINE for SUBMISSIONS: October 3, 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
Become a Member
For complete rules and information please refer to the:
2024 NEWS GALLERY Schedule & Prospectus
LIST of Accepted Artists
SLIDESHOW of Accepted Works
Important dates and times...
5-Nov-2024 | Shipped Works due at Plymouth Center for the Arts |
7-Nov-2024 | Hand delivery of accepted paintings: Noon - 2pm at PCA |
8-Nov-2024 | Show Opens |
5-Dec-2024 | Reception and Awards Presentation, 6 – 8pm at PCA |
15-Jan-2025 | Show Closes |
16-Jan-2025 | Pick up paintings 12 - 2pm |
Note: Shipped artwork will be packed & returned after 16-Jan-2025 |
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
Enter Here ON SMARTER ENTRY
How to Enter your Art
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