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7th Annual Women in Watercolor International Juried Competition
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7th Annual Women in Watercolor International Juried Competition

Women in Watercolor

June 22, 2026International (online juried competition)

A long-running international juried competition celebrating women working in watercolor and water media, sponsored by Holbein. Open to female artists worldwide with cash awards and strong online visibility.

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An established international competition for women in watercolor, sponsored by Holbein Artist Materials, offering cash awards and broad online exposure. Up to five paintings may be entered, one per category.

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Open to all female artists age 18 and over working in watercolor on paper, synthetic paper, watercolor board, Yupo, or similar 2D surfaces. Transparent/opaque watercolor, casein, watercolor gouache, or water-soluble inks; the medium must remain water-soluble when dry. No size or date restrictions.

Dates & details

Deadline
11:59 PM EDT
Costs to the artist
$35–$95 in entries
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Juried cash awards; sponsored by Holbein Artist Materials
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$35 first entry, $15 each additional (up to 5 paintings)

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