WAS-H Gallery Members Shows are managed by Regina West

gallerydirector@watercolorhouston.org

2026 Monthly Members Shows 

November 2026


Theme:  Bauhaus Movement and 10X10

Judge: Deborah Ellington (Judge's Bio)

Prospectus: November 2026 Prospectus

Registration Deadline: Wed. November 4

Opening Reception: Sun., November 8

Register HERE for November Show

October 2026

57th Annual Members Exhibit (AME)

Theme:  Open

Judge: Stella Canfield (Judge's Bio)

AME Prospectus

Registration Deadline: Wed. August 26.

Reception: Sat., October 3

Open through October 31, 2026


Annual Members Exhibit Catalog


See Catalog at link above for list of Winners


September 2026


Theme:  The Shape of Belonging

Judge: Melinda Narro (Judge's Bio)

Prospectus: September 2026 Prospectus

Registration Deadline: Wed. Sept. 2

Opening Reception: Sun., September 6


First Place

Artist: Regina West

Title: Blue Bottles 


Second Place

Artist: Arthur Deatly

Title: Karaoke Night  


Third Place

Artist: Fontaine Jacobs

Title: Out of the Blue 

August 2026


Theme:  No Boundaries/The Space Between

Judge: Cheryl Evans (Judge's Bio)

Prospectus: August 2026 Prospectus 

Registration Deadline: Wed. July 29

Opening Reception: Sun., August 2


First Place

Artist: Kathie Nelson

Title: Residual Light 


Second Place

Artist: Kay Salem

Title: Watching and Waiting  


Third Place

Artist: Susan Steinberg

Title: Oh Our Mother the Earth 


July 2026


Theme:  Student - Teacher Show

Judge:  Linda Darke Swaynos (Judge Bio)

Prospectus: July 2026 Prospectus 

Registration Deadline: Wed. July 1

Opening Reception: Sun., July 5


First Place

Artist: Marie Hoke Modern

Title: Art in Perspective 


Second Place

Artist: Irene Sheytman

Title: Just a Street 


Third Place

Artist: Amy Curry

Title: Gathering Home

June 2026


Theme:  Endless June - Timeless Summer

Judge: José Antonio Aguilar Bueno (Judge's Bio)

Prospectus: June 2026 Prospectus 

Opening Reception: Sun., June 7



First Place

Artist: Tamara Kontrimas 

Title: Tick-Tock, Stop the Clock  


Second Place

Artist: Irene Sheytman

Title: Summer Market  


Third Place

Artist: Pam Fernworth

Title: Saving 50 Cents 



Upcoming Shows

December 2026

Theme: Show Us Your Art! 

Judge: Alexander Squier

Prospectus: December 2026 Prospectus 

Registration Deadline: Wed. December 2

Opening Reception: Sun., December 6, 2026 3:30pm

January 2027

Theme:  Plein Air

Judge: Richie Vios

Prospectus: January 2027 Prospectus 

Registration Deadline: Wed. December 30

Opening Reception: Sun., January 3, 2027 3:30pm

February 2027


Theme:  Connections

Judge: Alison de Lima Greene

Prospectus: February 2027 Prospectus

Registration Deadline: Wed. January 27, 2027

Opening Reception: Sun., January 31 and 3:30pm

The Monthly Members Show is a non-juried exhibition for WAS-H members each month, with the exception of March and October which is IWE and AME, respectively. The Show is judged by local judges and awards are given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places and Honorable Mentions.  These artworks are meant to showcase WAS-H's extraordinary member artists.  While only members may enter paintings in these shows, everyone is invited to come and view the exhibit during Gallery Hours. Many of the paintings are offered for sale. Contact our gallery for more information or to purchase a painting. 

Upcoming events

    • December 02, 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • 1601 West Alabama
    Register

    December Monthly Show 

    Judge: Alexander Squier

    Theme: Show Us Your Art!

    Entry Deadline: Wednesday, December 2 @ 3:00 PM

    Reception: Sunday, December 6  Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

    Members: $10 per entry, up to 3 paintings allowed




    Deadline: Wed., Dec 2 @ 3 pm

    Judging:  Saturday, December 5

    Reception: Sunday, December 6

    Show Dates: December 6 - 26, 2026

        To read the show rules, click December Monthly Show Prospectus 

        How to enter your painting into the monthly show:

        1. Complete this online registration.

        2. Upload 1 photograph of your artwork in the registration form (photo              must contain only artwork, no frame, no mat, no wall.

        3. On the back of the painting, write your name, painting title, and

            contact information.

        4. Drop off your painting(s) before the deadline during gallery hours.


    Gallery Hours are:

    Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm


       If you have any questions, call WAS-H at (713) 942-9966 or

       email gallerydirector@watercolorhouston.org or

       admin@watercolorhouston.org.

    • December 30, 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • 1601 West Alabama
    Registration is closed

    January Monthly Show

    Judge: Richie Vios (bio)

    Exhibit Theme: Plein Air

    Entry Deadline: Wednesday, December 30 @ 3:00 PM

    Reception: Sunday, January 3  Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

    Members: $10 per entry, up to 3 paintings allowed


    Artwork by: Richie Vios


    Deadline: Wed., December 30 @ 3 pm

    Judging:  Saturday, January 2

    Reception: Sunday, January 3

    Show Dates: January 3 - 30, 2027

    Please note that following the show's theme is encouraged but not required for participation. All eligible artwork is welcome, whether or not it reflects the theme. The theme may be a factor in judging.

    To read the show rules, click - January Monthly Show Prospectus 

        How to enter your painting into the monthly show:

        1. Complete this online registration.

        2. Upload 1 photograph of your artwork in the registration form (photo              must contain only artwork, no frame, no mat, no wall.

        3. On the back of the painting, write your name, painting title, and

            contact information.

        4. Drop off your painting(s) before the deadline during gallery hours.


    Gallery Hours are:

    Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm


       If you have any questions, call WAS-H at (713) 942-9966 or

       email gallerydirector@watercolorhouston.org or

       admin@watercolorhouston.org.

    • January 27, 2027
    • 3:00 PM
    • 1601 West Alabama
    Registration is closed

    February Monthly Show

    Judge: Alison de Lima Greene

    Exhibit Theme: Connections

    Entry Deadline: Wednesday, January 27 @ 3:00 PM

    Reception: Sunday, January 31  Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

    Members: $10 per entry, up to 3 paintings allowed


    Deadline: Wed., January 27, 2027 @ 3 pm



    Judging:  Saturday, January 30

    Reception: Sunday, January 31

    Show Dates: January 31 - February 27, 2027

    Please note that following the show's theme is encouraged but not required for participation. All eligible artwork is welcome, whether or not it reflects the theme. The theme may be a factor in judging.

    To read the show rules, click - February Monthly Show Prospectus 

        How to enter your painting into the monthly show:

        1. Complete this online registration.

        2. Upload 1 photograph of your artwork in the registration form (photo              must contain only artwork, no frame, no mat, no wall.

        3. On the back of the painting, write your name, painting title, and

            contact information.

        4. Drop off your painting(s) before the deadline during gallery hours.


    Gallery Hours are:

    Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm


       If you have any questions, call WAS-H at (713) 942-9966 or

       email gallerydirector@watercolorhouston.org or

       admin@watercolorhouston.org.

    • March 07, 2027
    • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    • 1601 Alabama Street, Houston

     International Watermedia Exhibition (IWE) 

     Opening & Reception

      Judge: Jean Pederson

     Starts: March 7, 2027

     On: Sunday

     Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

     Open to the Public!


    Members: Free

    Non-Members: Free


    Location: WAS- H Gallery, 1601 Alabama Street Houston, TX 77006

    Join us for the free IWE Gallery Opening. 

    Experience art, wine and bites, and community!


    Before You Attend

    Classroom Etiquette

    Refund Policy

    Save on Tuition - Become a Member!


    Safety: In the event of an emergency, students should be able to safely descend the stairs.

    Parking: Please park only in designated WAS-H parking areas. Do not park in reserved spaces.

    • March 31, 2027
    • 3:00 PM
    • 1601 West Alabama
    Registration is closed

    April Monthly Show

    Judge: TBA

    Exhibit Theme: TBA

    Entry Deadline: Wednesday, March 31 @ 3:00 PM

    Reception: Sunday, April 4  Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

    Members: $10 per entry, up to 3 paintings allowed


    Deadline: Wed., March 31, 2027 @ 3 pm

    Judging:  Saturday, April 3

    Reception: Sunday, April 4

    Show Dates: April 4 - 24, 2027

    Please note that following the show's theme is encouraged but not required for participation. All eligible artwork is welcome, whether or not it reflects the theme. The theme may be a factor in judging.

    To read the show rules, click - April Monthly Show Prospectus 

        How to enter your painting into the monthly show:

        1. Complete this online registration.

        2. Upload 1 photograph of your artwork in the registration form (photo              must contain only artwork, no frame, no mat, no wall.

        3. On the back of the painting, write your name, painting title, and

            contact information.

        4. Drop off your painting(s) before the deadline during gallery hours.


    Gallery Hours are:

    Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm


       If you have any questions, call WAS-H at (713) 942-9966 or

       email gallerydirector@watercolorhouston.org or

       admin@watercolorhouston.org.

    • April 28, 2027
    • 3:00 PM
    • 1601 West Alabama
    Registration is closed

    May Monthly Show

    Judge: TBA

    Exhibit Theme: TBA

    Entry Deadline: Wednesday, April 28 @ 3:00 PM

    Reception: Sunday, May 2  Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

    Members: $10 per entry, up to 3 paintings allowed


    Deadline: Wed., April 28, 2027 @ 3 pm


    Judging:  Saturday, May 1

    Reception: Sunday, May 2

    Show Dates: May 2 - 29, 2027

    Please note that following the show's theme is encouraged but not required for participation. All eligible artwork is welcome, whether or not it reflects the theme. The theme may be a factor in judging.

    To read the show rules, click - May Monthly Show Prospectus 

        How to enter your painting into the monthly show:

        1. Complete this online registration.

        2. Upload 1 photograph of your artwork in the registration form (photo              must contain only artwork, no frame, no mat, no wall.

        3. On the back of the painting, write your name, painting title, and

            contact information.

        4. Drop off your painting(s) before the deadline during gallery hours.


    Gallery Hours are:

    Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm


       If you have any questions, call WAS-H at (713) 942-9966 or

       email gallerydirector@watercolorhouston.org or

       admin@watercolorhouston.org.

Past events

November 04, 2026 November Show registration
September 02, 2026 September Show registration
July 29, 2026 August Show registration
July 29, 2026 57th Annual Members Exhibit Registration (AME)
July 01, 2026 July Show registration
June 03, 2026 June Show registration
April 29, 2026 May Show Registration
April 08, 2026 April Show Registration
February 04, 2026 February Show registration
December 30, 2025 January Show registration
December 03, 2025 December Show registration
October 29, 2025 November Show registration
September 03, 2025 September Show registration
August 28, 2025 Annual Members Exhibit - Registration
July 30, 2025 August Show registration
July 02, 2025 July Show Registration
May 01, 2025 May Show registration
April 02, 2025 April Show registration
March 02, 2025 IWE Reception
March 02, 2025 IWE General Meeting, Demo and Awards Ceremony
March 02, 2025 International Watermedia Exhibition
February 05, 2025 February Show registration
January 09, 2025 January Show registration
January 08, 2025 Buy-Monthly Sales Gallery - Jan/Feb/Mar
November 06, 2024 Nov-Dec Show registration
November 06, 2024 Buy-Monthly Sales Gallery - Nov/Dec
October 06, 2024 AME Reception
October 06, 2024 AME General Meeting, Demo and Awards Ceremony
October 06, 2024 Annual Members Exhibit
October 02, 2024 Annual Members Exhibit - Registration
September 04, 2024 September Show registration
September 04, 2024 Buy-Monthly Sales Gallery - Sep/Oct
July 31, 2024 August Show registration
July 03, 2024 Buy-Monthly Sales Gallery - July/Aug
July 03, 2024 Monthly Show - July Registration
May 29, 2024 June Show registration
May 01, 2024 May Show registration
April 06, 2024 April Show judging and mounting
April 03, 2024 April Show registration
March 03, 2024 47th International Watermedia Exhibition
March 02, 2024 International Watermedia Exhibition judging and installation
March 01, 2024 International Watermedia Exhibition uncrating
February 03, 2024 February Show judging and mounting
January 31, 2024 February Show registration
January 06, 2024 January Show judging and mounting
January 03, 2024 January Show registration
November 04, 2023 November Show judging and mounting
November 01, 2023 Nov/Dec Show Registration
October 01, 2023 Annual Members Exhibit - Registration
September 06, 2023 September Show registration
August 02, 2023 August Show registration
June 09, 2023 July Exhibit 2023 - Registration
May 31, 2023 June Show registration
May 06, 2023 May Show judging and mounting
May 03, 2023 May show registration
April 01, 2023 APRIL MONTHLY SHOW Judging and Mounting
March 29, 2023 April Exhibit - Registration
March 05, 2023 IWE Reception
February 04, 2023 FEBRUARY MONTHLY SHOW Judging and Mounting
January 13, 2023 February Exhibit - Registration
January 07, 2023 JANUARY MONTHLY SHOW Judging and Mounting
November 05, 2022 NOVEMBER MONTHLY SHOW Judging and Mounting
October 13, 2022 November/December Exhibit - GREETING CARD or Packaged Painting (not framed) Registration
October 12, 2022 November/December Exhibit - PAINTING Registration
September 14, 2022 Call for entries for 46th International Watermedia Exhibition DEADLINE FRIDAY, JANUARY 13!
September 10, 2022 SEPTEMBER MONTHLY SHOW Judging and Mounting
September 08, 2022 October AME Exhibit - Registration
August 12, 2022 September Exhibit - Registration
August 06, 2022 AUGUST MONTHLY SHOW Judging and Mounting
July 15, 2022 August Exhibit - Register & Pay Entry Fees Here
July 10, 2022 JULY MONTHLY SHOW Awards Reception
July 09, 2022 JULY MONTHLY SHOW Judging and Mounting
June 07, 2022 JUNE MONTHLY SHOW -- "FOOD FOR THOUGHT"
June 05, 2022 JUNE MONTHLY SHOW Awards Reception
June 04, 2022 JUNE MONTHLY SHOW Judging and Mounting
June 03, 2022 July Exhibit 2022 - Register & Pay Entry Fees Here
June 02, 2022 JUNE MONTHLY SHOW Entry Deadline
May 20, 2022 JUNE 2022 Exhibit - Register & Pay Entry Fees Here
May 20, 2022 JUNE MONTHLY SHOW Open for Registration and Drop-off
April 08, 2022 May 2022 Exhibit - Register & Pay Entry Fees Here
April 01, 2022 IWE Show Take Down
March 08, 2022 April 2022 Exhibit - Register & Pay Entry Fees Here
March 05, 2022 IWE Judging and Show Hanging
March 04, 2022 IWE Take-In and Uncrating
March 03, 2022 IWE Take-In and Uncrating
January 14, 2022 February 2022 Exhibit - Register & Pay Entry Fees Here
December 08, 2021 January 2022 Exhibit - Register & Pay Entry Fees Here
November 09, 2021 December 2021 Exhibit - Register Your Painting(s)
October 09, 2021 November 2021 Exhibit - Register & Pay Entry Fees Here
October 02, 2021 Annual Members Exhibit Judging and Show Hanging
October 01, 2021 Annual Members Exhibit Take-In
September 16, 2021 October AME 2021 Exhibit - Register & Pay Entry Fees Here
September 04, 2021 September 2021 Exhibit - Register & Pay Entry Fees Here
July 31, 2021 August Exhibit 2021 - Register & Pay Entry Fees Here
July 03, 2021 July Exhibit 2021 - Register & Pay Entry Fees Here
May 29, 2021 June Exhibit 2021 - Register & Pay Entry Fees Here
April 24, 2021 May Exhibit 2021 - Register & Pay Entry Fees Here
April 03, 2021 April Exhibit 2021 - Register & Pay Entry Fees Here
January 30, 2021 February Exhibit 2021 - Register & Pay Entry Fees Here
January 02, 2021 January Exhibit 2021 - Register & Pay Entry Fees Here
November 07, 2020 November-December Exhibit 2020 - Register & Pay Entry Fees Here
September 20, 2020 Annual Members Exhibit 2020 - Register & Pay Entry Fees Here
August 29, 2020 September Exhibit 2020 - Register & Pay Entry Fees Here
July 27, 2020 August Exhibit 2020 - Register & Pay Entry Fees Here
July 06, 2020 Student Exhibit & Teacher Appreciation 2020 - Pay Entry Fees Here
June 07, 2020 Monthy Show Reception via ZOOM
June 06, 2020 Take-in for Monthly Show
June 01, 2020 June Exhibit 2020 - Pay Entry Fees Here
November 17, 2019 Holiday Reception and Awards
November 16, 2019 Take-in for Monthly Show
September 29, 2019 Annual Members Exhibit Reception
September 08, 2019 Monthy Show Reception
September 07, 2019 Take-in for Monthly Show
August 04, 2019 Monthy Show Reception
August 03, 2019 Take-in for Monthly Show
July 07, 2019 Monthy Show Reception
June 02, 2019 Monthy Show Reception
May 05, 2019 Monthly Show Reception
May 04, 2019 Take-In for Monthly Show
April 07, 2019 Monthly Show Reception
April 06, 2019 Take-In for Monthly Show
March 07, 2019 Art Lovers International Exhibit Reception
March 03, 2019 Monthly Show Reception
February 03, 2019 Monthly Show Reception
February 02, 2019 Take-In for Monthly Show
January 06, 2019 Monthly Show Reception
January 05, 2019 Take-In for Monthly Show
December 02, 2018 Monthly Show Reception
December 01, 2018 Take-In for Monthly Show
November 04, 2018 Monthly Show Reception
November 03, 2018 Take-In for Monthly Show
October 07, 2018 Annual Members Exhibit Reception
September 09, 2018 Monthly Show Reception
September 08, 2018 Take-In for Monthly Show
August 05, 2018 Monthly Show Reception
August 04, 2018 Take-In for Monthly Show
July 08, 2018 Monthly Show Reception
July 07, 2018 Take-In for Monthly Show
June 03, 2018 Monthly Show Reception
June 02, 2018 Take-In for Monthly Show
May 06, 2018 Monthly Show Reception
May 05, 2018 Take-In for Monthly Show
April 08, 2018 Monthly Show Reception
April 07, 2018 Take-In for Monthly Show
February 04, 2018 Monthly Show Reception
February 03, 2018 Take-In for Monthly Show
January 07, 2018 Monthly Show Reception
January 06, 2018 Take-In for Monthly Show
December 03, 2017 Reception/Holiday Party
December 02, 2017 Take-In for Monthly Show
November 12, 2017 Monthly Show Reception
November 04, 2017 Take-In for Monthly Show
October 08, 2017 AME Awards Reception
October 08, 2017 General Meeting and Demo Michael Reardon
September 10, 2017 Monthly Show Reception
September 09, 2017 Take-In for Monthly Show
August 06, 2017 Monthly Show Reception
August 05, 2017 Take-In for Monthly Show
July 16, 2017 Monthly Show Reception
July 08, 2017 Take-In for Monthly Show
June 11, 2017 Monthly Show Reception
June 03, 2017 Take-In for Monthly Show
May 21, 2017 Monthly Show Reception
May 06, 2017 Take-In for Monthly Show
April 09, 2017 Monthly Show Reception
April 08, 2017 Take-In for Monthly Show
February 12, 2017 Monthly Show Reception
February 04, 2017 Take-In for Monthly Show
January 08, 2017 Monthly Show Reception
January 07, 2017 Take-In for Monthly Show
December 11, 2016 Monthly Show/Holiday Party Reception
December 03, 2016 Take-In for Monthly Show
November 13, 2016 Monthly Show Reception
November 05, 2016 Take-In for Monthly Show
August 06, 2016 Take-In for Monthly Show
July 09, 2016 Take-In for Monthly Show
June 12, 2016 Monthly Show Reception
June 04, 2016 Take-In for Monthly Show
May 15, 2016 Monthly Show Reception
May 07, 2016 Take-In for Monthly Show
April 08, 2016 Monthly Show Reception
April 02, 2016 Take-In for Monthly Show
March 08, 2016 Art Lovers International Exhibit Reception
March 08, 2016 International Exhibit
March 06, 2016 International Exhibit Reception
March 03, 2016 Last Entry Drop-Off for International Exhibit
February 12, 2016 Monthly Show Reception
February 06, 2016 Take-In for Monthly Show
January 15, 2016 Monthly Show Reception
January 15, 2016 Entries due for International Exhibit
January 09, 2016 Take-In for Monthly Show
December 11, 2015 Monthly Show Reception and Christmas Party
December 05, 2015 Take-In for Monthly Show
November 13, 2015 Monthly Show Reception and 40th Anniversary Reception
November 07, 2015 Take-In for Monthly Show
October 16, 2015 Annual Members Exhibit Reception
October 10, 2015 Take-in for Annual Members Exhibit
October 09, 2015 Take-in for Annual Members Exhibit
September 18, 2015 Monthly Show Reception
September 12, 2015 Take-In for Monthly Show
August 07, 2015 Monthly Show Reception
August 01, 2015 Take-In for Monthly Show
July 17, 2015 Monthly Show Reception
July 11, 2015 Take-In for Monthly Show
June 12, 2015 Monthly Show Reception
June 06, 2015 Take-In for Monthly Show
May 08, 2015 Monthly Show Reception
May 02, 2015 Take-In for Monthly Show

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