Seventh Annual SDWS Plein Air Exhibition, 2023

This year’s exhibition will be shown at the SDWS gallery from November 24 through December 31, 2023

The exhibition will be open to members and non-members. There will be three cash prizes of $1,000, $500, $300, A People’s Choice Award of $200, and three honorable mentions of $50 each.

Seventh Annual Plein Air Exhibition Juror:

The juror for this exhibition is master watercolorist, Joseph Zbukvic. Joseph has exhibited his work internationally, winning form than 40 awards throughout his career. His impressive success is due to his ability to transform any subject matter into visual poetic language. His sensitive, lyrical, and atmospheric paintings have captivated people and galleries worldwide.

Joseph will be giving highly sought after, premiere workshop to a small group in our gallery in November. Check it out in the Workshop Menu tab.

Read Entry Requirements in the Prospectus

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How to Enter

All artists must have an account on our website to enter the exhibition. Current and expired SDWS members can log into their existing account (LOG IN) and follow the below links to enter. If you are a new non-member, you can either register for free or join SDWS. (CREATE AN ACCOUNT)

SDWS Members: Entries closed
Non-Members or Expired Members:Entries closed


Questions? Email pleinairshow@sdws.org for more information.

Forms & Instructions

Accepted artists can access the forms & instructions link below for important information about the show. Artists should download, print, and complete the required forms. Artists shipping their artwork have additional requirements and forms to complete.

Click HERE for the 2023 List of Accepted Artists
Click HERE for Forms & Instructions (Accepted Artists Only)
Click HERE for the 2023 Seventh Annual Plein Air Exhibition Prospectus

Important Dates

ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATIONS: September 07
SHIPPED UNFRAMED ARTWORK: Due by October 07
SHIPPED FRAMED ARTWORK: Due by October 27
LOCAL FRAMED ARTWORK HAND-DELIVERED TO GALLERY: October 26 to 29
AWARD NOTIFICATIONS: November 08
PLEIN AIR EXHIBITION OPENS: November 24
RECEPTION AND AWARD CEREMONY: December 2, 2-4 pm

EXHIBITION CLOSES: December 31
Unsold local artwork will be stored in the storage room and may be picked up through January. Unsold shipped paintings will be mailed on January 4

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at Email pleinairshow@sdws.org.