NEWS Shows
13th Biennial North American Open
$5,000 in Awards
Sponsored by
New England Watercolor Society
April 19 – May 12, 2012
Hosted by
Attleboro Arts Museum
86 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-2644 www.AttleboroArtsMuseum.org
Eligibility - Open to any artist residing in North America
Juror of Selection & Awards: Tom Lynch
Tom Lynch has been referred to as one of the nation's premier watercolorists. He has written seven books and hosted several award winning PBS TV Art Series. Tom's credentials include: Two "Lifetime Achievement Awards," "Signature Membership" in many national watercolor societies, election into the illustrious "Society of American Impressionists," as well as "Who's Who in American Art." He is represented by some of the nation's leading museums and art galleries. He has been the spokesperson for the entire National Art Materials Trade Association, and continues to be the international spokesperson for many leading art material manufacturers.
Tom Lynch Workshop
In conjunction with the show, a workshop with Tom Lynch is being offered. See the Workshops page for more information or visit Tom's website to learn more about him and his work.
Submission details
All work must be painted with aqua media on paper, unvarnished and framed under Plexiglas. No color Xerox copies, color lasers, monotypes, pastels or computer generated work. Collage must be completely of aqua media. Work may not have been done in a class or under a teacher's supervision. Art may not be withdrawn early, and no changes in pricing or catalog information may be made after acceptance.
All work must be for sale.
NOTE: The Screening Committee has the right to refuse any painting that does not meet the stated specifications or is not accurately represented! No work exhibited in past New England Watercolor Society shows is eligible!
Up to 3 images may be submitted; only one may be selected.
| Calendar | |
| February 15 | Final Date for receipt of entries |
| March 15 | Notification of acceptance |
| April 12 & 13 | Hand delivery of accepted paintings: 2:00 – 5:00 pm |
| April 19 | Shows Opens |
| April 18-21 | Workshop with Tom Lynch |
| April 28 | Reception & Awards Presentation: 2:00 – 4:00 pm |
| May 12 | Show closes |
| May 12 | Pick-up paintings: 5 - 6:00 pm |
| May 15 | Pick-up paintings: 10 - 4:00 pm |
| May 16 | Return of shipped artwork |
2012 Spring Members Show
At the Emmanuel Church Gallery
15 Newbury Street
Boston, MA
April 20 – May 6, 2012
Awards: $1500 including Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals
Eligibility: NEWS Signature Members
Juror of Selection and Awards: Raymond Andreotti, AWS
Calendar:
Deliver paintings – April 16th, 10 AM – 2 PM at the gallery
Show opens – April 20th
Reception & Awards – April 21st, 3 – 5 PM
Show ends – May 6th
Pick-up paintings: May 6th 5 – 6 PM or May 7th 10 – 12 AMShow Hours: Fridays: 11 AM – 4 PM
Saturdays: 1 – 5 PM
Sundays: 1 – 5 PM
Two painting demonstrations have been arranged:
Saturday, April 28th, 1:30 PM: Frank Costantino
Saturday, May 5th, 1:30 PM: Dawn Scaltreto
The New England Watercolor Society hosts three shows each year: either a regional juried show or a national juried show (both biennial shows on alternate years), a members' show, and a small works show.
The regional juried shows, on odd numbered years, are open to any watercolor artist living in New England. The national juried shows, held on even numbered years, are open to any watercolor painter in North America. The venues and dates for these shows are decided show by show.
Both the members' and the small works shows are open to NEWS signature members only. Both of these shows are held at the Emmanuel Church Gallery, 15 Newbury St., Boston. The members' show is held each spring and the small works show is in December.
Biennial Show
The next national show (spring 2012) will be at the Attleboro Arts Museum. The juror and workshop host will be Tom Lynch. More information will be posted about this show as it becomes available.