Springtide: The VWS 2026 Annual Members Show
Members of the VWS in good standing are invited to submit up to 2 pieces of artwork in a water-based medium for Springtide, the VWS Annual Members Show.
This year, 3 awards will be offered for Best in Show, Innovative, and Traditional.
Entry is open January 26-February 21, 2026. The show will run from April 3 to May 25, 2026, at the T.W. Wood Museum’s Contemporary Gallery in Montpelier.
This show offers members a perfect opportunity to gain signature status in the VWS and win awards. Dust off your brushes and prepare for Springtide!
Click through for more information and entry instructions:
Call to Artists
Prospectus
All works of art must be available for sale.
Only original works of art qualify. Original works of art in watercolor exclude laser prints, computer generated art and giclee prints.
The Vermont Watercolor Society supports the medium of watercolor and embraces technological advancements that further watercolor expression. Acceptable water soluble media includes the following: watercolors (e.g. tubes, cakes, pencils, sticks, watercolor crayons), gouache or water-based ink along with the traditional use of non-water-soluble sketching media such as graphite, ink or charcoal. No more than 20% of non-water soluble material is allowed and must be used in conjunction with the acceptable water media. The VWS excludes all other media that do not remain water soluble when dry, including water soluble oils, acrylics, casein, pastels, oils, computer generated art and photographs.
For the sake of simplicity, we ask that all members adhere to these guidelines.
For full information on VWS entry criteria and submission guidelines, CLICK HERE
Submit a Call to Artists!
Art centers, art festival organizers, galleries or other: Have a call to artists you want to share with our members? Please click the link below to submit your information for consideration.