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THE INTERNATIONAL WATERMEDIA EXHIBITION (IWE)
The annual International Watermedia Exhibition (IWE) is Houston's premier watermedia event, showcasing the excellence of artists from around the world in the Watercolor Art Society - Houston gallery located in Houston's popular Museum District. For more than forty-five years, this globally recognized competition has attracted artists from as far away as China and India, and the corresponding exhibit has been a staple in the art community attended by art collectors and enthusiasts. Entries selected by a renowned juror and judge receive maximal exposure in a month-long, open-to-the-public gallery exhibit as well as an online exhibit that lasts through the end of the year. Additionally, participants have opportunity to win substantial cash awards.
The 46th International Watermedia Exhibition -- March 5 - 30, 2023
The 46th International Watermedia Exhibition will showcase artistic excellence of global participants at the WAS-H Gallery inside its Jack Bowen Building, and winners will be awarded over $10,000 in cash prizes. Entry closed January 13th for this event, with 183 artists submitting 358 paintings for consideration. Acclaimed watercolor artist, Brenda Swenson, is serving as juror and judge. A Signature Artist in WW, NWWS, SDWS and CWA, Swenson's art has been featured in several volumes of "Splash: Best of Watercolor", "Watercolor Artist", "Watercolor Magazine", "Watercolor Highlights", "Plein Air Magazine" and numerous other publications. She is the author of two books and an active participant in the arts community as 1st Vice-President of the California Art Club, as well as having served on the board of directors for the National Watercolor Society and Watercolor West.
View the Prospectus at this link: Prospectus for 46th Annual IWE
The 45th International Watermedia Exhibition -- March 2022
| 45th Annual Slide ShowClick HERE to see it!See the award winners below. The IWE Digital Catalogues are also at the bottom of this page. The catalogues include all the accepted entries into the show. |
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45th International Watermedia Exhibition Winners
 FIrst Place AwardAnnell Livingston, Fragments, Geometry and Change #208 |
Second Place AwardCindy Brace-King, Unraveled |
Third Place AwardJennifer Martin, Held |
Margaret Scott Bock AWARDChris Krupinski, Cuppa Lemon |
Board of Directors AwardEllen Sudzina, 4 on Duty |
Odette Ruben Memorial AwardDean Mitchell, Reservation Relic |
Jack Bowen AwardXiaochang Zhang, Busting |
Art Supply on Almeda AwardCheryl Evans, Acoma Pueble Memories |
Art Supply on Almeda AwardKathleen Conniver, Breaking Through |
Jack Richeson AWARDCarla Gauthier, Afternoon Walk |
QOR Supply AwardKen Call, Imagine |
Ampersand AwardMarilynne Bradley, Structure of Steel |
Holbien AwardLouise Lachance, Quietude |
Honorable MentionKathy Simon-McDonald, The Chalk Artist IX |
Honorable MentionBev Jozwiak, Street Fair Choir |
Merit AWARDErhu Zhang, The Old Town |
Merit AWARDDennis Albetski, New Bonnet |
Merit AWARDAnne Hightower-Patterson, Rockin' View |
Merit AWARDE. Stoddard, Illumination II |
Honorable MentionZ. Feng, Winter Forest |
Honorable MentionLeslie McDonad Jr., Farmers' Market |
Honorable MentionLisa Tennant, Andy's Drive-In |
Honorable MentionKathleen Mooney, New Moon in the Old Moon's Arms |
Summary of 45th International Watermedia Exhibition Winners
First Place: Annell Livingston, Fragments Geometry and Change #208 Second Place: Cindy Brabec-King, Unraveled Third Place: Jennifer Martin, Held | Odette Rubin Award: Dean Mitchell, Reservation Relic Jack Bowen Award: Xiaochang Zhang, Busting Margaret Bock Award: Chris Krupinski, Cuppa Lemon Board of Directors: Eileen Sudzina 4 On Duty | Honorable Mentions
| Art Supply on Almeda Awards
Jack Richeson Award: Carla Gauthier, Afternoon Walk QOR Award: Ken Call, Imagine Ampersand Award: Marilynne Bradley, Structure of Steel Holbien Award: Louise Lachance, Quietude |
IWE Catalogs
See 45th IWE in the Catalogue
| To view previous IWE Catalogues, click on the links below: |
