WASA is holding an online exhibition and contest open to all watermedia artists worldwide. We welcome: watercolor, acrylic, gouache, casein, & ink. PRIZES: • Entry fees go toward
CASH PRIZES. • Cash prize for 1st place Artist category. • Cash prize for 1st place Beginner category. • Cash awards to be determined based on number of entries. • Some awards will include art supplies from sponsors. • All winners will receive printable certificates.
THEME: OPEN: Paint something that inspires you Artwork can be any subject, genre, style, or size. RULES: • Maximum of 3 entries per artist. • Artwork must be created by hand using watermedia. • Artwork may be any size. • Artwork must be the artists’ original work. • Must have permission to use others’ photos. • Artwork cannot be a copy or derivative of another artwork. • You may enter the Beginner category if you have less than 3 years experience AND have not yet had a solo exhibition. Everyone else should enter the Artist category. (Years in school or studying do not count in the 3 year limit.) • Proof of payment must be emailed by the deadline for entries to be accepted. If this will be an issue, you may pay before entering.
DEADLINE: • 1st August 2023 midnight (UTC +2). • Artwork received after deadline will not be accepted.
ENTRY FEES: • $10 for one entry, $20 for two entries, $27.50 for 3 entries • WASA Members: R100 for one entry, R200 for two entries, R275 for three entries DETAILS: • A panel of international judges will jury the exhibition. • Artists will be notified of awards by email. • Awards will be announced August 10th, 2023. • Valid entries will be viewable in online exhibition on WatercolorArtSA.com and Facebook once payment has been confirmed. • Award winners will be emailed a pdf certificate • Top winners will be contacted to arrange prize payments/delivery. • Your email is required so we may contact you but it will not be posted in the exhibition and WASA will not share it with anyone without your permission. • By entering, artists grant permission to WASA to use their images for promoting the exhibition and announcing award winners both online and in print. • Inquiries about purchasing artwork will be forwarded to the artist. WASA takes no commission.