RIWS Presents:
Coastal Beauty: An Online Show
Open to Artists Nationwide
Open to all 2D media (EXCLUDING photography and digital, see more details below)
Juror: Susan Stranz
Deadline to Enter: August 22nd
Exhibition Dates: August 30th - October 2nd
ONLINE Show Opening Reception: Thursday, September 4th at 6pm on Zoom
Notification of Acceptance: August 29th
This show is taking place online ONLY
Theme: The beauty of the coast is a constant inspiration, especially to artists in New England. No matter the weather or time of year, the coast reminds us of nature's power to shape our surroundings and fill us with awe. We want to see pieces that speak to the beauty of the coast, nature, and/or the communities that are built around it.
ACCEPTED ENTRIES:
| Name | Title | Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| John Alves | "Mt Hope Lighthouse" | Watercolor | 10" x 14" | $200 |
| Dina Belyayeva | "Unpacking for Spring Sailing" | Acrylic | 24" x 12" | NFS |
| Ricardo Bitran | "From Zapallar" | Watercolor | 11.2" x 14.8" | NFS |
| Erika Bourne | "Chillin' on the Beach" | Watercolor | 7" x 11" | $350 |
| Vivian Chesterley | "Reflections" | Oil paint | 27.5" x 39.5" | $4900 |
| Deborah DeCoteau | "The Bluffs" | Acryllic on canvas | 20" x 16" | NFS |
| Janet Durfee-Hidalgo | "Inside the Wave" | Watercolor, gouache | 10" x 14" | NFS |
| Gary Heise | "Rock and Wave Patterns at Sachuest Point, Rhode Island" | Ink and watercolor on rice paper | 13.5" x 18" | $650 |
| Michael Henry | "Point aux Barques Lighthouse" | Watercolor | 10" x 14" | $400 |
| Shari Johnson | "Ocean Friend" | Watercolor | 5.8" x 8" | NFS |
| Marty Kalb | "Galapagos #4" | Acrylic on Canvas | 30" x 58" | $7500 |
| Marty Kalb | "Asbury Park #3" | A/C | 30" x 58" | $7500 |
| Jean Keller | "Instant Refresh" | Oil on linen | 8" x 10" | $200 |
| Betsey MacDonald | "Golden Days" | Watercolor | 16" x 12" | $500 |
| Lydia Mack | "Kona Coast" | Soft Pastel | 10.75" x 8.25" | $450 |
| Rebecca Meloy | "Finn Slough & Wetland" | Acrylic, canvas, blonde wood frame | 31.5" x 25.5" | $1800 |
| Judith Naftygiel | "Cloud Spotting" | Watercolor | 22" x 29" | $900 |
| Cassidy Pace | "She Breathes Water Now" | Oil | 34" x 48" | $4500 |
| Cadence Preston | "Broken Iridescence" | Acrylic and iridescent watercolor | 11" x 18" | NFS |
| Denise Preston | "Sunset Over Watch Hill" | Watercolor | 10" x 14" | NFS |
| Jennifer Sowders | "Isle" | Watercolor, on Yupo | 12.75" x 19" | $1050 |
| Robert Steedman | "David's Dock" | Watercolor | 21" x 14" | $3000 |
| Meaghan Troup | "The Depths" | Oil | 36" x 24" | $1500 |
| Jyotsna Umesh | "Fishing Time" | Watercolor | 9" x 12" | $540 |
| Paula Visnoski | "Midafternoon on the Cliffwalk" | Watercolor | 20" x 16" | $600 |
| Linh Vo | "Picnic Perfection" | Acrylic | 28" x 22" | $2000 |
| Linh Vo | "A Room with an Ocean View" | Mixed media - acrylic, dried flowers, resin | 15" x 45" | $2500 |
ELIGIBILITY (READ ALL BEFORE ENTERING!):
Work must not have been exhibited in a previous Rhode Island Watercolor Society juried show.
Work must have been completed within the last 10 years.
Work may not be copied from copywritten material.
No work partially or wholly painted by another.
No work created under the direct guidance of another.
No work created by following a tutorial.
Work may have been done in a class or workshop, but only using reference material belonging to the sole artist.
Work must be the same work represented by the submitted digital images. No altered digital images may be submitted.
Work must be the size represented in the submission form.
Work may be listed as NFS (not for sale) by putting the number 0 in the price section of the painting or by contacting the gallery at riwsgallery@gmail.com.
Artwork should be well represented by any digital image submitted.
There is no size limit for this show.
The Rhode Island Watercolor Society is proud to support watercolor and other traditional watermedia materials and methods. With the growth of the arts industry comes the introduction of new equipment and practices. As the options for art making expand, so must the horizons of the Rhode Island Watercolor Society guidelines for our open juried shows.
Media and Mediums
Acceptable mediums: Any 2D media is acceptable (view unacceptable media below). These include but are not limited to: Watercolor, gouache, acrylic, oils, ink, casein, pastels and egg tempera.
Unacceptable media: Photography, 3D media, reproductions, digital art
Acceptable Surfaces: Any 2D Surface. These include but are not limited to: watercolor paper, Yupo and similar synthetic papers, paper coated with varnish or gesso, stretched canvas or canvas paper, rice paper, Duralar, illustration board, and wood.
Framing and Presentation: Framing is not necessary for this show as it is online only. If pieces are not framed, please reflect that when pricing your work. Work may still be sold in our online gallery.
Shipping: Please DO NOT ship pieces for this show, as pieces will be displayed online in a digital format only. If your piece is purchased in our online gallery, shipping costs must be paid for by the buyer or the artist and are not the responsibility of the gallery.
Submission Fee: $15 (per image) for non-members, $10 (per image) for members. Checks may be made out to "Rhode Island Watercolor Society" or "RIWS."
MEMBERS ONLY: Use code riwsmember in the white box below both your first entry and one additional entry on the checkout page. IF YOU ARE SUBMITTING THREE PIECES: Use code riwsmember on the first entry and riwsmember2 on your additional entries.
To become a member: please visit our website at riws.org or send us an email, we're happy to answer all inquiries about our membership!
Work that has not been suitably digitally submitted will be displayed at the discretion of the Rhode Island Watercolor Society. Please submit only work that will be available at the time of the exhibition and will remain for its entirety. No accepted entry may be withdrawn prior to the close of the exhibition. Prices for artwork indicated at the time of submission may not be re-negotiated at a later date. Submitted pieces may be used as promotional material by RIWS. Information on work(s) (including title and price) may not be changed after submission. If the work is sold, the Rhode Island Watercolor Society will receive 35% of the sale.