Application Period - 2026 International Juried Exhibition (June 15, 2026)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Each year, PWS has at least two exhibits. The highlight of the year is the International Juried Exhibition, one of the premier Juried Watercolor Shows in the world.

2026 ONLINE JURIED SHOW CALENDAR

Eligibility: Open to all artists 18 or older, PWS members and non-members
Intake Begins: June 15, 2026
Entry Deadline: August 15, 2026
Awards: 1st place $1750; 2nd place $1250; 3rd place $1000; 4th place $800; PWS President's Award $600; PWS Board Members' Award $500; additional cash and merchandise awards may be presented. Signature Status is awarded to PWS members when accepted into two PWS Juried Exhibitions within an eight-year period. The Sylvan Grouse Guild Award is awarded to PWS signature members who have attained a total of six points through awards won at annual PWS Juried Exhibitions. Points are based on the level of the award.
Juror of Selection: Chris Krupinski
Juror of Awards: Carrie Waller
Notification to Artists: By email after August 30, 2026
Online Exhibition Dates: October 8 - November 19, 2026 on the PWS website.

See the full prospectus and additional details

Fall Workshop with Richie Vios (September 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Registration Opens: June 30, 2026, for members and July 15 for non-members

Fee: $350.00 for PWS members and $400.00 for non-members

Workshop fees include snacks and lunch each day

Location: Hummelstown Fire Hall, 249 East Main Street, Hummelstown, PA

Questions: workshops@pawcs.com

His theme will be "The Artistry of Light, Painting Buildings & Landscape in Watercolor"

Richie N. Vios, SLPAPA, AIS, SWS

Born and raised in Cebu City, Philippines, surrounded by the influence of an artistic family, Richie ventured into academia after earning a bachelor's degree in architecture, becoming a university faculty member in 1995. In 2005, Richie sought fresh prospects and moved to America, working as an architectural designer in Clearwater, Florida for six years. Upon his return to the Philippines in 2010, he resumed his architectural practice with a vision to harmonize Western architectural principles with Southeast Asian aesthetics.

During his architectural practice in the Philippines, Richie dedicated his spare time over the next seven years to honing his watercolor painting skills, a passion that now defines his artistic identity. Reuniting with his family in Victoria, Texas, in 2018, Richie embarked on a new chapter as a watercolor impressionist and plein air artist, reigniting his pursuit of the American dream. Presently residing in Austin, Texas, Richie participates in Plein air events nationwide and leads watercolor workshops to share his expertise and inspire fellow artists.

Artist's Statement: I believe that a good artist is someone who can capture the different facets of life in their paintings, including mood, ambiance, and more. In a sense, they do not just illustrate or record what they see but also express what they feel. The subject before me serves as my inspiration, enhanced by my imagination, fueled by my passion, and reflected in my personal artistic impression embodied in my watercolor works.

Recent Awards:

2025

2nd Place Cape Ann Plein Air, Massachusetts
2nd Place Door County Plein Air, Wisconsin
1st Place Telluride Plein Air, Colorado
Best Urban Landscape Knoxville Plein Air, Tennessee
Best Architecture Award Maui Plein Air, Hawaii

2024

Best Waterman Award Easton Plein Air
Artist Choice Award-Oxford Easton Plein Air
2nd place Telluride Plein Air
PACE-Plein Air Convention & Expo Faculty
Best in Architecture Olmsted Plein Air

2023

Best use of Perspective / Southwest Plein Air
Mountain of Maryland Plein Air, 2nd Place Award
Annapolis Plein Air, Artist Choice Award
PACE-Plein Air Convention & Expo Faculty
Plein Air Southwest, Galveston Texas, Quintessential Award
Marble Falls Plein Air, Texas, 2nd Place
Olmstead Plein Air Invitational, Atlanta, Georgia, Judge's Choice Award
Lighthouse Art Gallery Florida, Best Marine Award

You can find YouTube videos of Richie painting at the following links:

https://youtu.be/2b9RbNZC_3s

https://youtu.be/K0R318ud4-c

https://youtu.be/50qEPKFBWl4

https://youtu.be/K0R318ud4-c

https://youtu.be/DfifbydGcSA

https://youtube.com/live/BobRm2We8c4

Pennsylvania Watercolor Society upcoming events

Application Period - 2026 International Juried Exhibition (June 15, 2026)

Fall Workshop with Richie Vios (September 29, 2026)

His theme will be "The Artistry of Light, Painting Buildings & Landscape in Watercolor"