The International Watermedia Exhibition (IWE) is one of two juried exhibitions held annually, the other being the Annual Members Exhibit (AME).  Whereas AME is open to only WAS-H members, IWE showcases the excellence of watermedia artists from as far away as Australia, Bulgaria, China, Germany, India and the Netherlands.  Selected by a renowned juror and judge, the paintings receive 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. Winning participants receive substantial cash awards.

Have a group that wants a tour of the 49th IWE Exhibition?

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Contact for Scheduling: Lynn Rodriguez at iwe2@watercolorhouston.org

On display from March 1 through March 29, Visitors viewed 81 masterworks from 22 states and overseas.

Don Andrews , juror and judge

Judge and Juror IWE 2026, Don Andrews, is a nationally known watercolor artist and workshop instructor. He is a graduate of Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida, and a resident of Bastrop, Texas. He is an active member and past board director of the American Watercolor Society. His paintings have received numerous awards in national watercolor competitions including three awards from the American Watercolor Society, and two Best of Show awards from the New England Watercolor Society. Don has conducted painting workshops throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe for over 35 years. He is the author of the books, "Interpreting the Figures in Watercolor", "Interpreting the Landscape in Watercolor", and "Rough Sketches: Short Stories of a Traveling Artist". He has had numerous feature articles published in American Artist magazine and the Watercolor issue of American Artist.

Merit Awards (10):