September 8 - October 29, 2022
Online - link coming
The Pittsburgh Water Color Society (PWS) Aqueous Open 2022 International Exhibition is a juried exhibit for artists using water-based media on paper. This year's 77th Aqueous is being presented in person in the Stifel Fine Arts Center, Oglebay Institute in Wheeling West Virginia, and online on the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society website.
Aqueous Open is the annual PWS exhibit open to all participants, member or not. Two pieces may be submitted (only one may be accepted). More than $5,000 in cash and merchandise awards.
Juror of Selection and Awards:
This year's Juror is Barbara Jones former Chief Curator The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. Ms. Jones, was the Museum’s first Curator. She joined The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in October 1995, was promoted to Chief Curator in 2009, and retired after 26 ½ years on April 1, 2022.
We invite artists 18 or older working primarily with water-based media on a paper surface to submit two (2) works for jury. Only one (1) can be chosen.
For the prospectus, click here. For help with creating a digital entry, click here.
Artist's Liability Release for accepted work: please review by clicking here.
To register and pay online by July 15 . Use Call for Entry (www.callforentry.org). Members must use discount code for discount price (emailed to members)
Questions? Contact the show chairs at aqueous@pittsburghwatercolorsociety.com
Aqueous Open 2021 Important Dates
Prospectus Available Online | Apr.15,2022 |
Entry Deadline | July 15, 2022 |
Acceptances Notified | Second week of August |
Opening Reception |
September 8 |