46th Annual Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition

The Rocky Mountain National Watermedia (RMNW) exhibition, in its 46th year, is presented by Center for the Arts Evergreen (CAE) in Evergreen, Colorado. RMNW attracts entrants and jurors from throughout the United States and is regarded as one of the top watermedia exhibitions in the country. The exhibition will be held September 13 – October 26, 2019, with an opening reception on September 13 (4:00-8:00 p.m.).

International watermedia master Sterling Edwards will serve as juror for the 46th annual exhibition. Edwards is a signature member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour, Transparent Watercolor Society of America, National Watercolor Society, and Whiskey Painters of America. He is the author of "Creating Luminous Watercolor Landscapes, a Four Step Process" and has been featured in numerous publications and books.

The exhibition is open to all artists residing in the United States. Each artist may enter up to 3 paintings for consideration; accepted artists will have only 1 original painting displayed. Paintings must be an aqueous medium on watercolor papers, watercolor canvas, or watermedia boards. Computer-generated works and Giclee prints are not permitted. Artworks must have been painted in the last two years and may not have been shown previously at CAE or a previous RMNW exhibition. The entry fee is $40.00. Minimum image size is 8" x 10"; maximum frame size is 40" x 60". No glass is permitted; plexiglass only. All paintings must be available for sale during the exhibition. CAE retains a 40% commission on all art sales. In 2018, awards totaled over $10,000 in cash and merchandise. Juror selections will be announced June 18, 2019. Accepted artists' contracts and materials are due July 1, 2019. Shipped works will be accepted July 1-22, 2019; hand-delivered works July 22, 2019 (10:00-12:00). All shipped artwork will be charged a $25 handling fee. Unsold work will be picked up October 28, 2019, or shipped to the artist October 31, 2019. CAE provides insurance for artworks while on premises. All accepted artists will receive one complimentary catalog.