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      Promoting Watercolor Since 1973


 North East Watercolor 50th Annual Juried Exhibition

Adelphi University Performing Arts Center

Garden City, NY

September 18, 2026 - October 25, 2026

OVER $6,000 IN CASH AWARDS AND MERCHANDISE!

apply now 5/18 thru 7/16

2026 National Show Prospectus.pdf

Juror of Awards: Antonio Masi


Open for Submission on CaFe (Callforentry.org) 5/20

Closed for Submissions 7/16

Notification Acceptance 8/6

Shipped Art Work to Arrive 9/8-9/10

Drop Off Art Work: Adelphi University, Performing Arts Center 9/13 & 9/14  (9am to 1pm)

Pick Up Art Work: 10/25 after closing reception 2pm

Notification of Awards: 9/25

Closing Reception: 10/25, 12-2pm (Awards Ceremony 1pm)


Three Day In-Person Workshop

with our Juror of Awards, ANTONIO MASI

FEARLESS APPROACH TO WATERCOLOR

Antonio Masi, an internationally renowned painter and president recently for 8 years of the American Watercolor Society, is offering a workshop titled "A Fearless Approach to Watercolor." This workshop is designed to help artists of all levels enhance their watercolor techniques, with a particular focus on controlling values, recognizing large masses, and understanding the relationship between color and values.​

The workshop is structured into two segments:​

  1. Demonstration Session: In the first half, Antonio Masi will conduct a live demonstration, during which he will discuss his choice of paints, paper, palette, and brushes. He will delve into various watercolor techniques, including brush strokes, glazing, and the use of body color.​
  2. Hands-On Painting Session: In the latter half, participants will have the opportunity to apply what they've learned. Antonio will provide personalized, one-on-one guidance to assist each student in discovering and refining their unique artistic voice.​
  3. Each Day- He will demo a different image explaining what makes a painting successful.

This comprehensive workshop welcomes artists of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, aiming to foster growth and confidence in watercolor painting.​


Please Register below for workshop

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Antonio Masi , is President  Emeritus of  the American Watercolor Society and was president for 8 years. He has had feature articles in The Artist’s Magazine, PBS – “Sunday Arts”, NBC-TV “Weekend Today in New York”. Newsday feature in Aug. 2008, “Bridgemaster”, and in June 2009 a solo exhibition for The New York Centennial Commission of the Queensboro Bridge, and in 2010 a solo show at The Forbes Gallery in New York City, and The New York City Transit Museum in 2012, also at The Salmagundi Club of New York and The New York Times video, Sept. 2014 titled, “Living City: A Tale of Two Bridges”. He does National and International Workshops, and his paintings are collected nationally and internationally. He works in watercolor. 



    


We are happy to present our 

2026 Members' Exhibition 

(please view the award winners and gallery on the designated page)


Thank you for participating and joining The North East Watercolor Society!

We have many upcoming events planned for the year. 


Lana Privitera, Breakfast With Maria, Best In Show


We are working on sponsorship for our upcoming

2026 50th National Exhibition.

We are so grateful to our sponsors who promote

excellence in watercolor painting.

If you are interested in participating as a sponsor

please let us know. Thank you!

Contact Gina Judy @northeastws.awards@gmail.com


Go to 49th National Juried Exhibition Site Page

for the complete list of participating artists and award winners.

Congratulations to our award winners: 49th National Juried Exhibition

Congratulations Kathleen Giles for Best in Show 













Since 1973 the North East Watercolor Society's mission has been 

"The Promotion and Preservation of Watercolor Painting":

It is our goal to offer SUPPORT, ENCOURAGEMENT AND FELLOWSHIP AMONGST ARTISTS

THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES

Thank You to Our Sponsors!







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