American Watercolor Society — 160th Annual International Exhibition
EXHIBITION

American Watercolor Society — 160th Annual International Exhibition

American Watercolor Society

November 12, 2026 (51 publicSeo.openCall.daysLeft)Salmagundi Club, New York, USA

Founded in 1866, the American Watercolor Society's annual international exhibition is the longest-running showcase for water media in the United States. The 160th edition runs 6 April – 7 May 2027 at the Salmagundi Club in New York, with cash and medal awards; roughly forty works from it are selected for the AWS Traveling Exhibition, which tours the country through 2027–28. Acceptance also coun...

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Founded in 1866, the American Watercolor Society's annual international exhibition is the longest-running showcase for water media in the United States. The 160th edition runs 6 April – 7 May 2027 at the Salmagundi Club in New York, with cash and medal awards; roughly forty works from it are selected for the AWS Traveling Exhibition, which tours the country through 2027–28. Acceptance also counts towards signature membership of the society.

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Open to artists worldwide, members and non-members alike, working in water media on paper; Yupo and illustration board are permitted. Entries are accepted between 1 September and 12 November 2026 through the society's online system.

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Cash and medal awards at the annual exhibition; around 40 works are selected for the 2027–28 AWS Traveling Exhibition touring the United States for a year
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$25 entry fee