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2026 Brushes with Nature - All Members Show
Edgartown Light by Nancy M. Walton - 2025 Award of Merit
January 16 - March 4, 2026
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 who participated in the Plein Air "Brushes with Nature" events, Spring through Fall, 2025. We also invite members who enjoyed plein air painting on their own to enter their paintings created en plein air during 2025.
How to Enter Your Art (newenglandwatercolorsociety.org)
IMPORTANT DATES
- December 4, 2025 - Entries due
- December 14 - Accepted works posted on NEWS Website
- January 15, 2026 - Drop off, 12-2 PM
- Reception and Awards, TBA
- March 5, 2026 - Pick Up, 12-2 PM
2026 Annual Signature Members Show at the Guild of Boston Artists
Pictured above: 2025 SMS First Place, Gold Medal winner Allis Chalmers by Robert O'Brien
February 3 - March 1, 2026
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 American award winning watercolor artist, and teacher, Tim Saternow will be the juror for the 2026 Signature Members Show. Tim’s paintings explore the lost and forgotten areas on the edges of the urban scene. His large architectural landscapes, filled with contrasting light and deep shadows, tell a powerful story of place and time. Tim is a signature member of numerous watercolor societies including the American Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society. Mr. Saternow was awarded the 2019 Fellowship with The Clark Hulings Fund, and is currently an Executive Fellow in the Clark Hulings Fund’s Art-Business Accelerator Program.
Tim Saternow will conduct a 3-day watercolor workshop in conjunction with this exhibit, January 30 - February 1, 2026, 9 am - 4 pm. For workshop details and signup, visit https://newenglandwatercolorsociety.org/learn-workshops.html
IMPORTANT DATES
15 Jan-2026 Deadline for submissions (Smarter Entry)
17 Jan-2026 Participating artists posted on NEWS website
26 Jan-2026 Shipped Works due at The Guild of Boston Artists
28 Jan-2026 Hand delivery of paintings from 10:30 am (assigned time)
29 Jan-2026 Demo by Tim Saternow, 5-7 PM at the Guild
Jan 30-Feb 1, 2026: Workshop with Tim Saternow
03 Feb-2026 Show Opens
07 Feb-2026 Awards Reception, 2 – 4pm
01 Mar-2026 Show Closes, art pickup 4 - 6pm
Note: Shipped artwork will be packed & returned after March 3
2025 Watercolor Gone Wild - All Members Show
Shown Above: Harmony Diptych by James C. Varnum
November 7, 2025 - January 14, 2026
NEWS Gallery
Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
Home | Plymouth Center for the Arts (artsplymouth.org)
Open to All Members of New England Watercolor Society
How to Enter Your Art (newenglandwatercolorsociety.org)
PLEASE NOTE - the Prospectus for this gallery show differs from other gallery shows. Please read carefully.
IMPORTANT DATES:
October 2rd - Entries Due
October 9 -Accepted works posted on the NEWS website
November 6 - Drop off, 12-2pm
Nov. 20 - Reception and Awards: Thurs, Nov. 20, 6 to 8pm
January 15 - Pick Up, 12-2pm
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 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 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