Society of Watercolor Artists - 2021 International Juried Exhibition

The Society of Watercolor Artists celebrates it’s 40th anniversary with it's annual SWA International Juried Exhibition. 
$5,000 in Cash & Merchandise Prizes!
The exhibition will be held online this year.
Juror - Andy Everson - AWS, PAPA, RRWS, TWSA

Full Prospectus Online at www.swawatercolor.com

Exhibition Details
This is the 40th Anniversary of the Society of Watercolor Artists.
Our annual International Juried Exhibition is the largest event we hold each year.
This year all submissions must be made through CallforEntry.org (CaFÉ).
The exhibition is open to all artists working in water-based media.
(See Artwork Requirements for detailed information.)

JUROR:  Andy Evansen AWS, PAPA, RRWS, TWSA

AWARDS:   $5000 in cash and merchandise to be determined by the juror after viewing the final posted works.
EXHIBITION CHAIR:  Charlie Nieman
E-Mail:  swaexhibitions@gmail.com

ARTIST ELIGIBILITY:  This exhibition is open to artists 18 years of age and older.  International entries are welcome.

ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS:  Original artwork only.
Paintings copied from commercial or published photographs, other artist’s work or computer produced work will not be exhibited.  If the scene is a well-known scene, you may be asked to present your personal reference materials.
Work must be water-media on watercolor paper or Yupo.  Water-media includes traditional watercolors, acrylics, inks or gouache.  Inks cannot cover more than 10% of the surface.  No works on canvas or other materials other than specified.
The following restrictions are applicable to all submissions. Violations will result in disqualification:
·         Collage
·         Nudes
·         Work done during a workshop or in a class that is not original subject matter of artist
·         Copies or likenesses of another artist’s artwork
·         Digital reproductions or use of web/online photographs
·         Digital/printer reproductions printed onto surface of artwork
·         Artwork must have been completed in the last 3 years (after March 2018) and cannot have been shown previously in any SWA juried art exhibitions.
SWA reserves the right to refuse entries that are obscene, controversial or in bad taste.

ENTRY PROCEDURE & FEES:
Entries - All entries shall be submitted online at www.callforentry.org (CaFÉ).
Entry fee is $35 for SWA Members, and $45 for non-members.
Artists may submit up to 3 paintings. No more than one painting, chosen by juror will be exhibited.

MEMBERSHIP AND SWA SIGNATURE STATUS:
Membership in SWA is not necessary for entry.  However, SWA Members receive a discounted entry fee into the International Exhibition. If you wish to become an SWA Member, there is opportunity to join through CaFE', seniors can join at a discounted rate by going to the SWA website.  The SWA membership year runs Jan-Dec and includes a juried Members Exhibition later in the year.  Those who have been accepted to five SWA Juried Exhibitions while sustaining active membership are awarded SWA signature status and may add “SWA” with their signature.  Disqualified work does not count toward signature status.

SALES:  SWA retains a 25% commission on all works sold. Entraints may mark their paintings as Not For Sale. Entries not clearly marked with a price are considered not for sale. Prices cannot be changed after the entry process.

CATALOGS:    Entrants and sponsors receive a complementary catalog. Additional catalogs are available for sale after the reception. Contact us at swaexhibitions@gmail.com for sponsorship opportunities. 

JUROR:  Andy Evansen’s interest in art started in childhood, as he can’t recall a time when he wasn’t drawing. He began painting watercolors in the mid-1990s as a change of pace from his career as a medical illustrator. Choosing a ‘style’ was not difficult, as Andy was always inspired by the watercolor paintings of British artists Trevor Chamberlain, David Curtis, Ed Seago and Edward Wesson, among others. He found himself attempting to capture the landscape with the same economy of brushstroke, taking advantage of the luminosity of watercolors done in just a few washes. In addition, he was impressed with the way those artists seemed to capture everyday scenes in such a way that revealed a hidden beauty, subjects that many would simply pass by.

IMPORTANT DATES
Entry Deadline:  Saturday, March 27, 2020  11:59 pm MST (Please note the closing time for entries in Mountain Standard Time, Not Central Standard Time)
Notification of Acceptance:  Friday, April 16th (via e-mail)
Exhibition to be posted online:  End of Day Saturday, April 17th
Please Note: this year this will be an "On-Line" Exhibition
Announcement of Juror’s Awards: Sunday, May 2nd
Exhibition runs from April 18 through May 30, 2021