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2026 EXHIBITION CALENDAR |
Spring Member Show Herrig Center for the Arts March 24 - April 16, 2026 Judge: Cheryl Fausel, AWS, NWS, SW, FWS Call for Entry opens Feb 1, 2026 Entry closes March 10, 2026 at 5PM Notification of Acceptance: March 17, 2026 Drop off : Sat. March 21, 2026, 9-12am Reception: Thurs. March 26, 2026, 5-7pm Pickup: Friday, April 17, 2026, 9-12am Registration Opens Feb 1st. Click here to register. Fall Members Online Exhibition Stay Tuned for 2026 schedule | Awards for our Juried Exhibitions: 1st Place/Best of Show 2nd Place 3rd Place Excellence in Transparent Watercolor* (Live shows only; Requires transparent form below) Technical Merit (1 or 2 each) Honorable Mention (2 to 4 each) |
PLEASE NOTE: Suncoast (FSWS) exhibitions receive entries online. Acceptance into the show is based on your submitted images. Take a quality photo of your painting before matting and framing. Please include your name, painting title in your image file name before you upload the file for submittal. Example: SmithJane_Your Masterpiece |
NEW ACCEPTANCE PROCESS: Artists are notified prior to the receiving date as to whether their submission(s) are accepted by the exhibitions judge during the online acceptance review. Upon delivery to the venue, submissions will be reviewed for compliance with prospectus rules. Those not in compliance will not be admitted. |
Awards for Our Juried Exhibitions 1st Place/Best of Show 2nd Place 3rd Place Excellence in Transparent Watercolor* Honorable Mention (2 to 4 awards) The Board determines the number and monetary amount of awards based on the number of entries, the cost of the venue and the recommendation of the judge. Members receive Signature Status after being accepted into two juried exhibitions. Juried exhibitions may be held either online or at a public venue, at the determination of the board. ONLY MEMBERS may enter FSWS Exhibitions. Fee for entry is $25 for the first painting with an additional $10 for two paintings for a total of $35 to enter two paintings. On occasion, special arrangements for 3 paintings may be provided. Dues must be current during any part of the exhibition cycle to enter an exhibition. To be eligible for the Transparent Award:
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