Color Me Beautiful! Enjoy the 2021 101st National Watercolor Society International Open Exhibition
For 100 years the National Watercolor Society has hosted a watermedia exhibition that showcases watercolor and watermedia by artists from around the world. This year’s 101st exhibition continues the celebration of this elusive and magical medium.
The 2021 101st NWS International Open Exhibition is extraordinary. "The artwork chosen by NWS Jurors Ken Goldman, Donna Zagotta and Bev Jozwiak is original, masterful, and evocative. Each painting weaves its own unique story, leaving the viewer yearning for more. The ninety-five spectacular works present 14 countries and 28 states. The combined Jurors' votes produced a cumulative exhibition that speaks of our time, artistic excellence, and innovation. Judge of Awards Ali Cavanaugh skillfully chose masterful inspirational artwork painted with artistic merit that touched the soul. The past year has seen political and social unrest, a pandemic, and a shift in our lives, creating uncertainty. Yet, through it, all NWS membership and prominence have flourished and grown, spreading our outreach worldwide. The 101st NWS International Open Exhibition is the pinnacle of the freshest cutting-edge watermedia artwork today." President Denise Willing Booher
The NWS International Open Exhibition is recognized for its diversity of watermedia styles, masters of the medium, and up and coming artists from around the world. This exhibition will take place online from October 1 through December 11, 2021, at nwsexhibition.com and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/NWSStream as well as a virtual opening.
Join us for our Virtual Opening October 16th at 11 am Pacific time. For more information go to nationalwatercolorsociety.org and find us on social media at National Watercolor Society.
“With so many skillful and inspiring images entered this year, selecting only 95 top-grade watercolors was very difficult. The hardest part came at the end when we even had to eliminate some of our favorites. Congratulations to all who were accepted.” Juror of Selection Ken Goldman
“It was a pleasure to be on the jurors panel for this year’s NWS Exhibition. For me, this year’s exhibition represents the very best of what is being done in the watermedia world today. Congratulations to all of the artists in the exhibition!” Juror of Selection Donna Zagotta
“It was an incredibly humbling and daunting task to jury this year’s exhibition for the NWS. Congratulations to those who got in, and double congrats to those who earned their signature status.” Juror of Selection Bev Jozwiak
“It has been an honor to judge the awards for this year’s International Open. This show reflects the incredible diversity of watercolor, in both technique and concept. It’s an outstanding show! My best wishes to all of the artists.” Judge of Awards Ali Cavanaugh
2021 Volunteer Exhibition at the NWS Gallery
The 2021 NWS Volunteer Exhibition celebrates our talented and esteemed NWS Volunteer artists for their hard work and promotes their excellent artwork. The exhibition will be on display at the NWS Gallery from October 1 – January 3, 2022.
Join us at the NWS Gallery, 915 S. Pacific, San Pedro, CA, as we host an opening during the San Pedro Arts District First Thursday on October 7, 2021, from 6-9pm.
Exhibiting Artists: Kathleen Conover, Vera Dickerson, Rene Eisenbart, Ken Goldman, Stephanie Goldman, Bev Jozwiak, Kathleen Mooney, Michael Holter, Kristi Grussendorf, Valli Thayer McDougle, Louisa McHugh, Randy Hale, Nancy Swan, Beatrice Trautman, Bill Wassenberg, Lorraine Watry, Denise Willing Booher, and Judith Zailo.
Our exceptional 2021 NWS Member Exhibition was virtual due to Covid. You are in for such a treat! Watch the 2021 NWS Member Exhibition Virtual Opening recording:
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