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Watercolor Societies, Juried Shows, and Workshops

The directory for watercolor painters: 109 watercolor societies, 33 watercolor and watermedia juried shows, and 66 workshops, each linked to its official source.

Juried Shows

14 watercolor and watermedia calls for entry open now, plus the 2027 shows we expect next.

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Workshops

66 upcoming workshops, in person and online, by state and month.

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Societies

109 national, regional, state, and local watercolor societies in the US and Canada.

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Next deadlines

NOV 2026
30
Open
From North American Watercolor

2027 NAW Members Online Exhibition

North American Watercolor SocietyOnline

Deadline
Nov 30, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
Exhibition
Online, Dec 26, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027
Juror
Kelly Eddington (AWS, NWS, TWSA, WHS, WIW, SW)
Full details · Official prospectus
NOV 2026
8
Open

2026 Fall Online Exhibition

Florida Suncoast Watercolor SocietyOnline

Deadline
Nov 8, 2026, 5 PM
Exhibition
Online
Juror
See society
Full details · Official prospectus
NOV 2026
12
Open

160th Annual International Exhibition

American Watercolor SocietyIn person

Deadline
Nov 12, 2026, noon EST
Exhibition
Apr 6 to May 7, 2027, Salmagundi Club, New York City
Juror
Selection: Joel Popadics (chair), Ted Nuttall, Judy Saltzman. Awards: Iain Stewart (chair), Chris Krupinski, Don Andrews
Full details · Official prospectus
NOV 2026
27
Open

Reflections (online)

Rhode Island Watercolor SocietyOnline

Deadline
Nov 27, 2026
Exhibition
Online only
Full details · Official prospectus
DEC 2026
11
Open

Splash 28: The Best of Watercolor

Artists Network (Watercolor Artist)Publication (online entry)

Deadline
Dec 11, 2026 (final deadline)
Exhibition
Published in The Best of Watercolor, Summer 2027 (no physical show)
Juror
Bev Jozwiak
Full details · Official prospectus
DEC 2026
14
Open

National Online Showcase 2027

Watercolor Society of AlabamaOnline

Deadline
Dec 14, 2026
Exhibition
Online; accepted work shown on the WSA site for one year
Full details · Official prospectus

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Workshop Spotlight

Tropical Timeout: A Southwest Florida Watercolor Retreat

Lana Cease, North American Watercolor

Dates
April 6 to 13, 2027
Where
Southwest Florida, in person
Details and registration
Spotlight open

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Stella CanfieldWatercolor

Zoom Mini-Workshop
Online · hosted by Watercolor Society of South Texas · More info
Nov 2026

Keiko TanabeWatercolor

Painting Impressions with Watercolor
Pacific Grove, CA · hosted by Madeline Island School of the Arts · More info
Nov 2026

Suzanne HetzelWatermedia

Florals and Fruit: From Real to Really Amazing
Online · hosted by San Diego Watercolor Society · More info
Nov 2026

Julie Gilbert PollardWatercolor

Watercolor Unleashed! Paint a Mountain Stream
Online · hosted by Scottsdale Artists' School · More info
Nov 2026

Stacy Lund LevyWatercolor

Zoom Mini-Workshop
Online · hosted by Watercolor Society of South Texas · More info
Dec 2026

Lana CeaseWatercolor

12 Days of Merry & Bright: Holiday Watercolor Advent
Online · hosted by Lana Cease · More info
Dec 2026

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