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2025 Celebrating New England, All Members
Revealed Fragments of Mrs. Dickinson's Life by Victoria Dickson - 2024 Award of Merit
July 11 - Sept 3, 2025
NEWS Gallery
Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
Home | Plymouth Center for the Arts (artsplymouth.org)
Open to Associate & Signature Members of New England Watercolor Society
2025 Works by Associate Members
Shown Above: 2024 Award of Merit - Prairie in Bloom by Jaeohk Keenan
Sep 5- Nov 5, 2025
NEWS Gallery
Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
Home | Plymouth Center for the Arts (artsplymouth.org)
Open to Associate Members of New England Watercolor Society
2025 New England Regional Exhibition
Shown above: Tragedy of War by Craig Masten, 2023 New England Regional Award Winner
November 14, 2025 – January 9, 2026
DEADLINE for SUBMISSIONS: August 28, 2025
HOSTED BY:
New England Watercolor Society
at The Mosesian Center for the Arts
321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472 (map)
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Wednesday-Friday 12:00-6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday 12:00-4:00 pm
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to any artist aged 18 and older, and residing in New England
NEWS Members will receive a discount for entries at checkout: for details see prospectus
SIZE RESTRICTION:
Paintings may not exceed 40 inches in width, including frame (outside dimensions)
Juror of Selection & Awards:
JANINE GALLIZIA - International artist, judge, curator and author
2025 Works by Signature Members
Spring Fling by Nancy Sargent Howell - 2024 Award of Merit
May 9 - July 9, 2025
NEWS Gallery
Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
Home | Plymouth Center for the Arts (artsplymouth.org)
Open to Signature Members of New England Watercolor Society
How to Enter Your Art (newenglandwatercolorsociety.org)
2025 Spring Into Art All Members Show
Pictured Above: En Plein Air by Anik McGrory - 2024 Award of Merit
March 7 - May 7, 2025
NEWS Gallery
Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
Home | Plymouth Center for the Arts (artsplymouth.org)
Open to Associate & Signature Members of New England Watercolor Society
How to Enter Your Art (newenglandwatercolorsociety.org)
2025 Annual Signature Members Show
Pictured above: 2024 SMS First Place, Gold Medal winner - Alonzo Clarke,Thought You’d Be Home
February 4 - March 2, 2025
Hosted by:
New England Watercolor Society at
The Guild of Boston Artists
162 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116
guildofbostonartists.org
OPEN TO SIGNATURE MEMBERS OF NEW ENGLAND WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
JUROR OF SELECTION AND AWARDS: We are pleased to announce that internationally renowned watercolor artist, Jean-Francois Arnaud will be the juror for the 2025 Signature Members Show.
Trained in the classical academic tradition, Jean-Francois uses these foundations as the basis for his watercolor practice. Drawing plays a central role in his approach: He believes a watercolor should be built upon a precise and well-structured sketch. Jean-Francois has a huge following on Instagram, and teaches workshops all over the world. He and his family recently moved to the USA from France.
To learn more about his work, visit his website: www.jf-arnaud.com (select the site's translation menu on left)
Jean-Francois will conduct a 3-day watercolor workshop in conjunction with this exhibit. See NEWS website for details.
IMPORTANT DATES
15 Jan-2025 Deadline for submissions (Smarter Entry)
17 Jan-2025 Accepted artists posted on NEWS website
28 Jan-2025 Shipped Works due at The Guild of Boston Artists
29 Jan-2025 Hand delivery of paintings from 10:30 am (assigned time)
31 Jan, 1-2 Feb 2025: Workshop with Jean-Francois Arnaud, 9am – 4pm
4 Feb-2025 Show Opens
8 Feb-2025 Reception and Awards Presentation, 2 – 4pm
2 Mar-2025 Show Closes, pick up paintings 4 to 6pm
Note: Shipped artwork will be packed & returned after 4-Mar-2025
2024 Season: Brushes with Nature Show
2023 Award of Merit shown above: Weir Farm September by Mary Chandler
At the NEWS Gallery, Jan. 17 - March 4, 2025
Open to all Associate and Signature Members participating in the Plein Air "Brushes with Nature" events, Spring through Fall, 2024 -- AS WELL AS ANY MEMBER WHO CREATED A PAINTING EN PLEIN AIR DURING 2024 IN NEW ENGLAND.
For scheduled events and information: Plein Air Events (newenglandwatercolorsociety.org)
IMPORTANT DATES
December 27, 2024 - Entries Due
Jan. 2, 2025 - Accepted works posted on the NEWS website
January 16, 2025 - Drop off at PCA, 12-2pm
Reception and Awards - Thurs. February 20, 2025 @ 6-8 PM
March 5 - show closes
March 6 - Pick Up at PCA, 12-2pm