Annual Members’ Showcase

Overview

The Watercolor Society of Alabama's Annual Members' Showcase is a juried exhibition open to members and new members. The exhibition will be held at The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery in Wetumpka, Alabama, with artwork displayed from August 11 through September 12, 2026.

Key Dates

• Entries Open: Monday, June 15, 2026
• Submission Deadline: Monday, July 13, 2026
• Acceptance Notification: Friday, July 17, 2026
• Shipped Artwork Due: July 29–Aug 1, 2026 (FedEx and UPS only)
• Hand-Delivered Artwork: August 1, 2026, 10am–1pm
• Exhibition Opens to the Public: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
• Exhibition Closes: Saturday, September 12, 2026
• Artwork Pick-up: September 12, 2026, 10am–1pm
• Shipped paintings will be mailed out September 12–16

Eligibility

Open to Watercolor Society of Alabama members (Member, Juried Member, or Signature Member) or artists entering as new members.

Entry Requirements

• Submit up to 2 artworks per artist
• Digital JPEG images required (one image per artwork)
• Images must be correctly oriented, cropped to exclude frames and mats, and have accurate color for web and catalogue publication
• All entries submitted online only; no email or postal mail entries accepted

Fees

• Member/Juried Member/Signature Member: $40 for 2 works
• New Member: $85 for 2 works

Awards

• Monetary awards for top three awards
• Three merit awards
• Seven certificates of recognition
• Only one award per selected artist will be granted

Workshop

• Members price: $380
• Non-Members: $425
• Cancellations/Refunds by WSA Board approval

Reception and Awards

Reception and awards ceremony on August 23, 2026, from 1–3pm.

Contact

• Allyson Watwood: [email protected]
• Walt Costilow: [email protected]
• WSA Website: watercolorsocietyofal.org