45th Annual Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolor

45th Annual Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors

August 7 - September 27, 2026

Submission Deadline: May 1, 2026

Exhibition Details   

The Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors is hosted annually in August and September by View in Old Forge, NY. The exhibition is open to all artists working in water-based media. This includes transparent and opaque watercolors, casein, egg tempera, gouache, acrylic and ink. All submissions must be made through CallforEntry.org (CaFÉ). 

45th Annual Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors will be open in View's 3 largest galleries from

August 8, 2026 - September 27, 2026

Through the generous donation of our supporters, View and the Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors is able to offer 25+ cash prizes in numerous categories.

For any questions regarding the exhibition please contact:

Gina Colosimo

Visual Arts Program Coordinator
View Arts Center
gcolosimo@viewarts.org 
315 369 6411 x206

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45th Annual Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors

August 8 - September 27, 2026

Submission Deadline: May 1, 2026

Exhibition Details                                                    

The Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors is hosted annually in August and September by View Arts Center in Old Forge, NY. The exhibition is open to all artists working in water-based media. This includes transparent and opaque watercolors, casein, egg tempera, gouache, acrylic and ink. All submissions must be made through CallforEntry.org (CaFÉ). 

45th Annual Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors will be open in View's 3 largest galleries from

August 8, 2026 - September 27, 2026

Through the generous donation of our supporters, View and the Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors is able to offer 25+ cash prizes in numerous categories.

View is based in the Adirondack Region of New York State. www.ViewArts.org

For any questions regarding the exhibition, please contact:

Gina Colosimo

Visual Arts Program Coordinator
View Arts Center
gcolosimo@viewarts.org 
315 369 6411 x206

 Eligibility                                                   

-      All works must be comprised of 90% water media.

-     This includes traditional transparent and opaque watercolors, casein, egg tempera, gouache, acrylic, and ink. 

-      Collages and prints are not eligible.

-      All entries must be of original design and personal execution created within the past 2 years.

-      Artwork previously shown at View is not eligible.

Fees                                            

- A non-refundable entry fee of $45/$40 for Members of View enables the artist to submit one work. Each artist may submit a total of 6 works at a cost of an additional $10 per image. Payment should be made at CallforEntry.org (CaFÉ). 

Entry Process

-       Go to CaFÉ at www.callforentry.org

-       Artists should set up a profile on CaFÉ or log into their existing profile, upload artwork as digital files onto your portfolio.      

-      For information about acceptable media file types, go to this CaFÉ  information page: https://artist.callforentry.org/image_prep.phtml

-      Click on “Apply to Calls,” search for 45th Annual Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors.  

-      Follow entry instructions.

-      Image size should be unframed dimensions of your work.

-      Submitting a work of art to this exhibition, the artist agrees to the conditions and terms set forth in this prospectus as well as in the Acceptance Notification Letter.

-      CaFÉ does not permit any image changes, replacements, or refunds after submission.

-      Please check your pricing carefully in your portfolio, price changes are not permitted after entry in CaFÉ. If your work is not for sale, make sure to update this in your portfolio. By submitting your pricing and work as for sale through CaFÉ, you agree to sell that work at the price submitted.

-      For additional assistance with entry visit: https://www.callforentry.org/artist-help-cafe/how-to-apply-artists/ or contact cafe@westaf.org.

Legal                                              

-      All works must be of original design and copyright of the artist.

-      View reserves the right to utilize all images submitted to the Adirondack National Exhibition of American Watercolors in promotion of the exhibition and for the general promotion of View.

-      View may rescind the right of hanging any work unsuitably presented or misrepresented.

Selected Works                              

-      Full instructions for shipping and delivery will be provided in the Acceptance Notification Letter.  

-      Selection notification will be sent by May 8, 2026

-      Prize-winning artists will receive a 2026 Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors Catalog, which can be picked up at the gallery or included in the return shipping of the artwork.

-      Selected paintings must be received at View no later than May 29, 2026.

-      View receives 35% commission on any sales made during or resulting from the exhibition at View.

-      Selected artwork must be suitably framed and ready for installation.

-      You must include a prepaid shipping label for the return of the work. Accepted artists will receive detailed information regarding shipping and handling requirements.

Important Dates        

Deadline for submission: May 1, 2026

Notification of acceptance: May 8, 2026

Work to be received at View by: May 29, 2026

Award Notification (email will be sent to award winners): July 5, 2026

Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony: August 9, 2026

Exhibition Opens: August 8, 2026

Exhibition Closes: September 27, 2026

Media

-      All works must be comprised of 90% water media.

-      Collage and prints are not eligible.

-      All entries must be of original design and personal execution created within the past 2 years.

-      Artwork previously shown at View is not eligible.