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. 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!
VWS is honored to have renowned Canadian watercolor artist Shari Blaukopf, as juror of acceptance for this year’s show.
Entry is open January 26-February 21, 2026 through www.OnlineJuriedShows.com. Fee to enter up to two pieces is $30. Membership must be current to apply.
The show will run from April 3 to May 23, 2026, at the T.W. Wood Museum’s Contemporary Gallery, 46 Barre St., Montpelier VT.
For full show calendar, eligibility and specifications, and other exhibition information, please see PROSPECTUS.
Additional show entry information is available directly on the application site at Online Juried Shows.
All works of art must be available for sale. All sales will be handled by the Wood Art Gallery who will retain a 30% commission.
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
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