Salon de Agua

Deadline: 18 days left
Entry fee: $40
Award: $1,200
Location: Taos, New Mexico
Exhibition window: Oct 31, 2026 → Nov 8, 2026
Applicants notified: Aug 30, 2026

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About

Submit 1–3 digital images of watermedia artwork for a juried exhibition with cash prizes.

Overview

Taos Watercolor Society invites watermedia artists to submit entries for their First Annual Salon de Agua juried exhibition. The competition is open to artists residing in the New Mexico counties of Colfax, Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, and Taos. The exhibition will be judged by Kevin Macpherson, one of America's most accomplished Impressionistic plein air painters.

Key dates

June 1, 2026: Entries accepted
July 31, 2026: Submission deadline
August 30, 2026: Artists notified of acceptance or decline
October 30, 2026: Artist drop-off (10 am–2 pm MST)
October 31, 2026: Exhibition opens; opening reception and awards presentation
November 8, 2026: Exhibition ends; artist pickup of unsold paintings

Eligibility

Open to watermedia artists living in Colfax, Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, or Taos counties, New Mexico.

How to enter

Submit 1–3 digital images (JPG format, minimum 1200 pixels on longest side, 300 dpi, up to 5 MB each). Include artist full name, county of residence, email, and artist statement. Social media link and website are optional.

Fees

$30 for Taos Watercolor Society members
$40 for non-members
Entry fees are non-refundable

Awards

$600 Best of Show
$300 Second Place
$100 Third Place
$100 President's Award
$100 Margaret Hazen Home Interior Award
Honorable Mentions receive gift certificates at the discretion of the judge

Delivery and pickup

All paintings must be hand-delivered to Stables Gallery, 133 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM on October 30, 2026 between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm MST. If unable to deliver during this timeframe, it is the artist's responsibility to make alternate arrangements. No painting in the exhibition may be removed prior to the end of the exhibition. Accepted artists may pick up unsold paintings on November 8, 2026.

Sales and commission

All paintings will be considered for sale at the price set by the artist unless marked NFS (Not For Sale). Prices may not be changed once accepted into the exhibition. Paintings sold are subject to a 20% commission.

Liability

It is suggested that artists carry their own insurance. Taos Watercolor Society and its representatives, including Stables Gallery, will not be responsible for damage or loss of artwork, whatever the cause. Submitting a work constitutes agreement to comply with all terms and conditions.

Media accepted

watercolorwatermedia

Award: $1,200 in cash prizes: $600 Best of Show, $300 Second Place, $100 Third Place, $100 President's Award, $100 Margaret Hazen Home Interior Award, plus gift certificates for Honorable Mentions.
Entry fee: $30 for Taos Watercolor Society members; $40 for non-members.
Entries per artist: Up to 3
Sales commission: Organizer retains 20% on sales
Eligibility: Open to watermedia artists living in Colfax, Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, or Taos counties, New Mexico.
Audience: Watermedia artists residing in specified New Mexico counties.
Contact: [email protected]

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