47th Fall Member Exhibition 2024 – Submissions Open!

CALENDAR:

July 1, Monday, – Open for admissions, http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com

September 2, Monday – Entry deadline

September 6, Friday – Notification of acceptance via email

September 21, Saturday 10 am – Hand deliver accepted entries to North Hills Gallery for installation.

September 29, Sunday 12:15 – Reception and Awards Presentation North Hills Gallery

October 26 Saturday, 10 am – Strike

JUROR:

Micheal Holter

AWARDS:

• First: $350
• Second: $250
• Third: $200
• 8 Merit Awards: $35 each

Eligibility Requirements
·  Open to all current members of Waterloo Watercolor Group. Go to waterloowatercolor.org to
join. Entry through onlinejuredshows.com.
·  Artwork must not have been included in a previous WWG juried exhibition and must have
been completed within the last three years.
·  Entries must be original and not copied from another artist’s work or publications. Paintings
produced in classroom/workshop under supervision of artist instruction are not eligible. Work
should not be based on reference photos by others. All accepted work must remain at North Hills Gallery for the duration of the exhibition.
·  All work must be hand delivered and picked up at the Gallery. 

Media and Substrates
. Watercolor, gouache, liquid acrylics, as well as watercolor pencils, crayons and water soluble inks are accepted.
. Mediums, gels, gesso and other painting supplements may be used. Pastels, gold and silver leaf are acceptable as long as water-based medium is dominant.
. No water-based oils.
. Collage is acceptable using hand-painted white papers painted with water-based media and no more than 30% of surface.
. Acceptable papers/supports include cotton rag, oriental papers, synthetic paper (Yupo), watercolor
canvas. Waxed or varnished watercolors accepted.

How to Enter
·   Electronic applications will be accepted beginning February 1, and ending March 11.
·   Entry fee of $30 for 1-3 images.
·   The submitting artist agrees to the terms and conditions stated in this prospectus, including granting permission to reproduce artists’ work for publicity purposes.
·   To submit your electronic application, please go directly to: http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com and look for Waterloo Watercolor Group 46th Annual Spring Member Exhibit 2024.
 
Image Preparation
·   Images should be no less than 800 pixels and no more than 1920 pixels on the longest dimension @72dpi.  The file format may be JPG.
·   Images must not show mat or frame and must be an accurate representation of the artwork.
·   Specific details on how to prepare your image can be found at:
http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com.  Click on the “Image Help” tab.

Sales
·  Sales of exhibited artwork is subject to a 20% donation to North Hills Gallery.
· All sales and taxes are handled by the artist.
· Artwork marked Not for Sale (NSF) will be accepted.
 Presentation of Artwork and Framing
· Mats, if used, must be white, off-white or a pale neutral. A colored liner may be used.
· Acceptable framing materials include metal and non-ornate wood frames. Paintings may be mounted on cradle board with finished edges.  
· Acrylic glazing only, no glass.
· Framed work must not exceed 42 inches in height or width with a minimum of 10″ in either directions.
·  Paintings should be secured with flat D-ring hardware and wire. No saw tooth hangers.
·  Label the back of the painting with the artist’s name, title of painting, price and contact information,
including phone number.
 
Limitation of Liability 
· Artwork will be handled with all possible care in the handling, transportation, installation of accepted paintings; however, neither Waterloo Watercolor Group or North Hills Gallery, will be responsible for any loss or damage. 

Contact for assistance or questions shows@waterloowatercolor.org

Questions or help: www.onlinejuriedshows.com

Location

Any Questions?

Please email the Show Chair