2026 INAUGURAL
MEMBERSHIP EXHIBITION
Exhibition Awards: $1000 Best in Show | NAW honors the creativity and commitment of its members with the Annual Members Exhibition. Open exclusively to NAW members, this juried online showcase highlights the diverse range of styles, subjects, and approaches that define North American watercolor today. Award winners and featured works are published in North American Watercolor Magazine and celebrated across NAW’s platforms. This is your opportunity to gain recognition, connect with peers, and share your work with a growing community of watercolor enthusiasts. Over $2500 in cash and prizes! November 26, 2025 to January 4, 2026 Entries are open for the first ever Inaugural Membership Online Exhibition. Every entry is included in the exhibition! Exhibition will be shared on this website, facebook and YouTube
✅Build connections with fellow artists ✅Every entry is showcased ✅Award Winners will be featured in North American Watercolor Magazine ✅Be part of the first ever show and the beginning of a new community Be part of a historical moment in art history! |
Why Enter?NORTH AMERICAN WATERCOLOR
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION
Coming June 2026
Celebrate the Gold Standard of Watercolor The North American Watercolor International Exhibition is This prestigious online showcase celebrates excellence in contemporary watercolor, showcasing innovation, technical mastery, and artistic vision. Selected works will be juried by distinguished watercolor artists and professionals and presented in a digital gallery viewed by collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts worldwide.
Earn Your Signature Status initials with your artwork. For a limited time, Charter Members will receive one complimentary acceptance credit toward Signature status. Prospectus available soon. |
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Earn Top Honors |
 | Skyward Award |
| North Star Award Awarded after twelve juried acceptances, or conferred honorarily to individuals or organizations whose contributions have significantly advanced the art of watercolor. |
Join. Submit. Shine 1. Become a Member - Limited time $29 Charter Membership includes a subscription to our Quarterly magazine 2. Submit your best work this Spring. 3. Watch the exhibition unfold online this June and see your art soar! |
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NAW Annual Members Exhibition A Celebration of Our Artists Each October, NAW honors the creativity and commitment of its members with the Annual Members Exhibition. Open exclusively to NAW members, this juried online showcase highlights the diverse range of styles, subjects, and approaches that define North American watercolor today. Award winners and featured works are published in North American Watercolor Magazine and celebrated across NAW’s platforms. This is your opportunity to gain recognition, connect with peers, and share your work with a growing community of watercolor enthusiasts. |
NAW Members Winter Showcase A Lighthearted Celebration of Creativity Start the year with inspiration and color! The NAW Winter Members Showcase is a fun, online-only event for NAW members to share their creativity in a relaxed, non-juried setting. Designed to spark imagination and connection, this exhibition celebrates experimentation and expression without pressure. Every participant’s work will be featured online, and special recognition will be given for Director’s Choice and People’s Choice favorites. |
