GSWS 2026 Small but Mighty Exhibition

Size Requirement: the painted image must not measure longer than 10 inches on any side.
-Maximum frame size is no longer than 20 inches on any side.
-Paintings must be done in aqueous media: watercolor, acrylic, gouache, casein, or egg tempera.
-Paintings must be done on watercolor paper, Yupo, Claybord or Aquabord.
-Use of pencil, ink or collage materials not created by the artist must not be dominant in the work.
-Artist original work only. No digital media, photography, prints or reproductions will be accepted.
-No paintings previously shown in any GSWS exhibition.

All artwork must be wired and ready for hanging, no sawtooth brackets allowed.
Complete and adhere the provided label to the back of your painting.

Traditional Framing Under Glass:
Mats must be white or off white. A small colored inner mat is acceptable.

Presentation without Glass:
Paintings on paper must be firmly adhered to a board or panel.
Paintings must be sealed and/or varnished.
Wood cradled panels must be at least 1½ inches in depth and have finished (non-raw) edges.