2027 SIGNATURE MEMBERS Show
February 2 – February 28, 2027
OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS: October 5, 2026
SUBMISSIONS CLOSED: January 13, 2027
NOTE: List of Participating Artists will be posted on the NEWS website on January 15
HOSTED BY:
New England Watercolor Society
at The Guild of Boston Artists
162 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116 (map)
guildofbostonartists.org
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 12:00 to 4:00 pm
Closed Monday
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all NEWS Signature Members, one painting per person.
See the detailed eligibility requirements HERE.
SIZE RESTRICTION:
Paintings may not exceed 40 inches in width, including frame (outside dimensions).
Juror of Selection & Awards
Kim Johnson Nechtman
We are pleased to announce that American award winning watercolor artist, and teacher, Kim Johnson Nechtman will be the juror for the 2027 Signature Members Show. Kim’s masterful use of glazes and washes, wet and dry techniques, and positive and negative space breathes life into pieces focused on the human and animal experiences. She uses unusual colors in an abstract way infusing traditional shapes with atmospheric effects. She chose watercolor for her medium for its transparency, versatility and immediacy, despite its challenging nature. Her use of splashy, lively colors convey her emotions through both light and color, a style that continues to evolve. Kim is a Signature Member of many prestigious watercolor societies, including the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America. Her paintings have won numerous awards and appear in private and corporate collections worldwide.
Workshop with Kim Johnson Nechtman January 29 – 31, 2027
There will be a workshop with juror Kim Johnson Nechtman on Friday, January 29 - January 31, 2027 from 9AM - 4PM at The Guild of Boston Artists.
The workshop registration process, pricing, and workshop details are available HERE.
There will be a FREE DEMO by Kim on Thursday, January 28, 2027 from 5 - 7 pm. at The Guild of Boston Artists.
This is a wonderful opportunity to see a master watercolor artist in action. It is open to the public and donations are encouraged.
Important dates and times...
| 5-Oct-2026 | Open for Entries | 13-Jan-2027 | Deadline for submissions (Smarter Entry) |
| 15-Jan-2027 | Accepted artists posted on NEWS website |
| 26-Jan-2027 | Shipped works due at The Guild of Boston Artists |
| 27-Jan-2027 | Hand delivery of art starting at 10:30 am at The Guild of Boston Artists |
| 28-Jan-2027 | Free Artist Demo with Kim Johnson Nechtman, 5 to 7 pm at The Guild of Boston Artists |
| 29 to 31-Jan-2027 | Workshop with Kim Johnson Nechtman at The Guild of Boston Artists |
| 1-Feb-27 | Notification of awards |
| 2-Feb-27 | Show Opens |
| 6-Feb-2027 | Reception & Awards Presentation, 2 to 4pm |
| 28-Feb-2027 | Show closes, Art pickup 4 to 6 pm |
| Note: Shipped artwork will be packed & returned after 3-Mar-2027 |
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Brushes With Nature All Members Show
January 15, 2027 To March 3, 2027
OPEN FOR ENTRIES: November 6, 2026
SUBMISSIONS CLOSED: December 3, 2026
NOTE: Artists will be notified of acceptance by December 11, 2026
HOSTED BY:
New England Watercolor Society
at the Plymouth Center for the Arts (artsplymouth.org)
11 North Street Plymouth, MA 02360 (map)
HOURS OF OPERATION:
March-December:
Wednesday-Saturday, 10am to 4pm
Sunday, 1pm to 4pm
January-February:
Wednesday-Saturday, 11am to 3pm
Sunday, Noon to 3pm
Closed Monday & Tuesday
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all Members of New England Watercolor Society. Any painting created en plein air in the year 2026 is eligible for entry into this show.
Attendance at a Brushes With Nature event is encouraged, but not required for this show.
Instructions for ARTWORK DELIVERY
Important dates and times...
| 6-Nov-2026 | Open for Entries | 3-Dec-2026 | Deadline for submissions (Smarter Entry) |
| 11-Dec-2026 | Accepted artists posted on NEWS website |
| 13-Jan-2027 | Shipped works due at Plymouth Center for the Arts |
| 14-Jan-2027 | Drop off Works at Plymouth Center for the Arts, Noon to 2pm |
| 15-Jan-2027 | Show Opens |
| 3-Mar-2027 | Show Closes |
| 4-Mar-2027 | Pick up paintings at PCA, Noon to 2pm |
| Note: Shipped artwork will be packed & returned after 5-Mar-2027 |
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