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2024-2025 EXHIBITION CALENDAR


ArtCenter Manatee

Spring FSWS Members-Only Aqueous Exhibition

Online Call for Entry:  January 15th - February 20th, 2025

Judge:  Judy Saltzman

Notification of Acceptance:  Feb 25, 2025

Receiving: Saturday, March 8, 9:30-11:30am

Reception: Friday, April 4, 4:00-6:00pm

Pick-up Date: Friday, April 4, Following Reception or Saturday, April 5, 9-12



PLEASE NOTE: All Suncoast (FSWS) exhibitions receive entries online. Acceptance into the show is based on your submitted images.  Make sure to take a quality photo of your painting before matting and framing. Please include your name, painting title, and size (HxW) in your image file name before you upload the file for submittal. Example:  Jane Smith_Your Masterpiece_15x20

NEW ACCEPTANCE PROCESS: Artists are notified prior to the receiving date as to whether their submission(s) are accepted by the exhibitions judge during the online acceptance review. 

Awards for Our Juried Exhibitions

1st Place/Best of Show

2nd Place

3rd Place 

Excellence in Transparent Watercolor* 
Technical Merit [1 or 2]

Honorable Mention [2 to 4] 

Peoples’ Choice [in-person shows]

The Board determines the number and monetary amount of awards based on the number of entries, the cost of the venue and the recommendation of the judge.

Members receive Signature Status after being accepted into two juried exhibitions.  Juried exhibitions may be held either online or at a public venue, at the determination of the board.

ONLY MEMBERS may enter FSWS Exhibitions. Fee for entry is $25 for the first painting with an additional $10 for two paintings for a total of $35 to enter two paintings. On occasion, special arrangements for 3 paintings may be provided.  Dues must be current during any part of the exhibition cycle to enter an exhibition.

*Artist statement as to the authenticity of the transparent nature of their work must be completed to the eligible for the Excellence in Transparent Water Award. Click below for form to attach to the back of your artwork submitted.

 Artist's Statement of Authenticity




Email us at info@SuncoastWS.org

Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society [FSWS] is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free 1-800-help-fla) or from the website:  https://www.fdacs.gov/Consumer-Resources/Charities.  Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State of Florida. Registration #CH73752


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