Thank you for considering entering the The San Diego Watercolor Society’s 44th International Exhibition. SDWS was established in 1965 and is one of the largest and most active in the United States. Its International Exhibition is widely recognized for its high standard of excellence in water based media art.
For over four decades, the International Exhibition has been an annual highlight for SDWS. The event attracts entries from hundreds of water based media artists worldwide. The Exhibition features over $20,000 dollars in cash and awards with a $5000 first place cash prize. The International Show is the best selling shows of the year.
In order to enter our International Show you must be logged into our website. In order to do so you may either have a Full Paid Membership or a Non-Member Free Membership.
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ENTRY DEADLINE: MAY 6TH, 2024 11:59PM PT
FIRST LOOK/ARTIST GALA & AWARDS CEREMONY (INVITE ONLY): September 28, 2024
ARTIST BREAKFAST (INVITE ONLY): September 29, 2024
EXHIBITION OPEN: September 29, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Prospectus
It is crucial to read the entire Prospectus prior to entering. All eligibility requirements including the allowed media, substrates, dates, and other important information are described in the Prospectus. San Diego Watercolor Society Members should take note that these requirements are different from a monthly member show. Please email the International Exhibition Team at ishowinformation@sdws.org with any questions.
Click HERE for the 2024 44th International Exhibition Prospectus
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Click HERE for the 2024 List of Accepted Artists - not available yet
Click HERE for forms & instructions (Accepted Artists Only) PAY FEES & DOWNLOAD FORMS- not available yet
44th International Exhibition Juror: Ratindra Das is a Dolphin Fellow and a signature member of the American Watercolor Society. He holds a Distinguished Master status in the Transparent Watercolor Society of America, a Master Signature member in Watercolor West, a member of Watercolor USA Honor Society, signature member of National Watercolor Society and six other watercolor societies. He is recipient of numerous awards including eight in the American Watercolor Society. He was invited to exhibit in the 1st |
Past Exhibitions - Online Galleries
2023 43rd International Exhibition
2022 42nd International Exhibition
2021 41st International Exhibition
2020 40th International Exhibition
2019 39th International Exhibition
2018 38th International Exhibition
2017 37th International Exhibition
2016 36th International Exhibition