South Carolina Watermedia Society: 48th National Exhibition

The South Carolina Watermedia Society (SCWS) invites artists to submit work for its 48th National Exhibition, a high-caliber juried exhibition drawing national participation. Founded in 1977, SCWS promotes the artistic and professional interests of its members and provides visual arts programs and education opportunities to the public. The exhibition will be held in South Carolina and is juried by Alexis Lavine, an award-winning watercolor painter with Signature Memberships in the American Watercolor Society and National Watercolor Society.

All entries must be original watermedia paintings (watercolor, acrylic, gouache, or collage with primarily painted elements). Digital media, photography, prints, and oils are not permitted. Work must be entirely the artist's own creation and may not be a copy or derivative of another person's work. Compositions based on photographs must use photos taken by or owned by the artist. Work previously exhibited in any SCWS National juried exhibition or SCWS Online Member Exhibition is ineligible.

Entry fees are $60 for non-members and $20 for members, with a $20 fee for a second entry. An additional $25 handling fee applies for shipped pieces. Artwork must be framed and ready for hanging with maximum dimensions of 48" in either direction and maximum depth of 2¾". Minimum size is 80 square inches. Frames must be unadorned natural wood or black, maximum 2¾" wide; white and metal frames are not accepted. Plexiglas/acrylic 1/8" glazing is required for work on paper unless sealed/varnished on a rigid surface. Canvas paintings may be gallery wrapped, museum wrapped, or studio wrapped with specific requirements for each. Accepted artists will be notified by June 6, with shipped paintings due August 18-22 and hand-delivered paintings accepted August 25-26. The opening reception and awards ceremony is September 12 at 6:30 pm. The exhibition closes October 17, with shipped work returned October 20-31.