2026 WSNC Associates Exhibition

Description

ELIGIBILITY
The WSNC Annual Juried Exhibition is open to all current 2026 WSNC associate members working in water media. Membership dues must be paid at the time of entry. Associate members who have moved out of state remain eligible.
Artwork must be the original creation of the artist and not completed under instruction, copied, or derived from another artist’s work (including AI-generated or digital imagery).
Work must have been completed on or after January 1, 2023 (past three years).
Works shown in any previous WSNC exhibition (online, regional or Annual Juried) are not NOT eligible.
Acceptable Media:
Water-soluble media including watercolor, gouache, water-based ink, casein, acrylic, egg tempera, and watercolor pencil/stick/crayon. Other media may be used only in conjunction with water media, which must be visibly dominant in the finished work. Heavy-body impasto, texture gels, or excessive knife-applied relief are not permitted; however, normal texture from watercolor application and natural pigment buildup is acceptable.

Acceptable Surfaces: Natural or synthetic paper or paperboard (e.g., watercolor paper, watercolor board, Yupo), and absorbent rigid supports such as Aquabord/Claybord that are framed.

Not Permitted: Collage, pastel, water-based oils, canvas, prints, reproductions, or digital artwork.
SIZE RECOMMENDATIONS
• Maximum framed size: 44″ in any direction.
• Minimum image size: 80 square inches (height × width).
Note: Compliance with the recommendations will enable the painting to be submitted to WSNC Regional and Annual Exhibitions
ENTRY PROCEDURES
Entry Deadline: July 13, 2026 – 11:59 p.m. EST submitted via ArtCall. To enter your work:
Go to: >> https://wsnconline2025.artcall.org/
Click on the Register and Apply button to begin.
Here is a video and “how to” guide to assist you with the registration process. Do not wait until the last minute (of the last day!) to register - the deadline will not be extended. We will do our best to help but please remember that tech support is staffed by WSNC volunteers.
Entry fee: $5 for up to two paintings.
Digital images must be in JPEG format, under 5 MB; cropped to show only the painting image (no frame or mat); At least 1,200 pixels on the longest side.
No changes may be made after submission. By entering, artists acknowledge they have read and agree to comply with this Prospectus.
IMPORTANT DATES

Date

Event

December 15

Call for Entries opens

January 15

Entry deadline

January 16 –31

Category awards judged

February 1

Online Gallery Opens to Public for People’s Choice Award

March 1

Online Awards Ceremony (7-7:30 PM EST)

AWARDS
One award will be presented in each of the following categories:
Pets & Wildlife
Abstract
Architecture & Urban Landscape
Land & Sea
Portrait & Figure
Still Life & Floral
People’s Choice (online public vote)

Each award will be selected by a WSNC signature artist specializing in that category.
An online gallery will be published for viewing and People’s Choice Award voting after category judging is complete.
All awards will be announced during our online awards ceremony. All award winners will receive a certificate of recognition and be featured on all WSNC social media platforms (awards are non-monetary).
LIABILITY
Artists acknowledge that their work will be publicly displayed online and may be offered for sale. WSNC assumes no responsibility for loss, copyright infringement, or disputes arising from sales or online display of artwork. Submission of an entry constitutes agreement to all terms and conditions.
SALES
All artists are encouraged to sell their work in the online gallery. If you do not wish to sell your piece, please mark it as $0.00.    
All sales will be conducted directly between the artist and the buyer. WSNC will not take a commission on any sale. Prospective buyers will contact artists through the “Send Inquiry” feature in the online gallery, which will be forwarded to the email you used for registration.
Artists are responsible for communicating and finalizing all transactions and for delivering/shipping sold works to buyers. WSNC assumes no responsibility or liability for any part of the sales process.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Questions: exhibitions@ncwatercolor.org
ABOUT WSNC
The Watercolor Society of North Carolina is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to promoting excellence in watercolor through education, exhibitions, and community engagement across the state.
ARTIST AGREEMENT
By entering this exhibition, the artist agrees to all terms stated in this Prospectus.