Open Water / L'Eau Claire 2026

Description

Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour's
101st Annual Open Water/ L'Eau Claire Exhibition 2026
An International Juried Exhibition in Transparent Water Colour
Exhibition Dates September 1 - September 19, 2026, at Neilson Park Creative Centre, Etobicoke, Ontario. 
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This will be the 101st Open Water held by the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour. We are proud to present this exhibition at Neilson Park Creative Centre in Etobicoke, Ontario. 
Open Water 2026 is open to submissions painted in Transparent Water Colour as listed in the Conditions of Entry.
PROSPECTUS: Entrants must read the Terms and Conditions (prospectus) prior to completing their entry.  This document contains vital information for a successful entry.  It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that artists read this material early in the stages of planning their entry.  Entries will be removed for not complying with the Terms and Conditions. The Terms and Conditions can be found at the bottom of every page here on ArtCall. 

Important DatesSubmissions open May 15, 2026Deadline for entries: June 30, 2026 at 2 pm Eastern Daylight TimeNotification goes out to artists by email by July 8 2026
Shipped Paintings must go to CSPWC, 80 Birmingham St, Unit B3 Toronto Ontario M8V 3W6, Canada by Wednesday August 26thDelivered paintings to arrive at Neilson Park Creative Centre: Sunday August 30,  9 - 4 pm, 2026Exhibition Opens September 1, 2026Reception & Awards September 12, 2026, 1 - 3 pmExhibition Closes September 19, 2026

The CSPWC/SCPA has been promoting excellence in watercolour through education and exhibitions since 1925.Interested in becoming an Associate of the CSPWC/SCPA? Click here!  Interested in becoming an Elected Member? Click here! Have another question, email us at info@cspwc.ca