2026 Exhibition Schedule

The gallery will be closed for the winter December 13th, 2025 - March 21st, 2026 but will be hosting online shows and limited classes during that period. The best way to contact us at that time is via email: riwsgallery@gmail.com.

All show applications are now submitted through CaFE (callforentry.org). If you need help submitting your work feel free to contact us to set up an appointment. We can help you photograph your work as well!
$5 for 1 photo, $10 for 3 photos.

Both online and in-person shows for 2026 can be found below. All shows will be listed on our website and CaFE as we get closer to the submission deadlines.
Information is subject to change. This page will be updated as we move forward.

Treasures: An Online Show

ONLINE ONLY 

Exhibition Dates: January 24th - February 20th

Open to all artists nationwide

Juror: TBA

Deadline to submit: January 16th

Submit up to three entries

Entry Fee: $10 for members, $15 for non-members

MEMBERS: use code riwsmember on both the first entry and one additional entry OR
riwsmember on first entry and riwsmember2 on two additional entries

Making Your Mark: An Online Show

ONLINE ONLY 

Exhibition Dates: February 28th - March 27th

Open to all artists nationwide

Juror: TBA

Deadline to submit: February 20th

Submit up to three entries

Entry Fee: $10 for members, $15 for non-members

MEMBERS: use code riwsmember on both the first entry and one additional entry OR
riwsmember on first entry and riwsmember2 on two additional entries

Annual Artist Member Show

Exhibition Dates: March 21st - April 17th

Open to Artist and Signature Members

Deadline to submit: March 19th

Juror: TBA

Submit one entry via email to riwsgallery@gmail.com
Please include a high-res photo, the title, medium, price, and dimensions in your email.

Entry Fee: $10 (paid online or via check)

Botanical Wonder: An Online Show

ONLINE ONLY 

Exhibition Dates: April 18th - May 15th

Open to all artists nationwide

Juror: TBA

Deadline to submit: April 10th

Submit up to three entries

Entry Fee: $10 for members, $15 for non-members

MEMBERS: use code riwsmember on both the first entry and one additional entry OR
riwsmember on first entry and riwsmember2 on two additional entries

Monotype Guild of New England Invitational

Exhibition Dates: April 25th - May 22nd

For more info visit MGNE.org

2026 National Watermedia Show

Exhibition Dates: May 30th - July 3rd

Open to all artists nationwide

Juror: Joel Popadics, AWS, ASMA

Deadline to submit:  May 1st

Submit up to three entries

Entry Fee: $20 for members, $25 for non-members

Accepted pieces drop-off: May 8th - 28th

Anything Goes: Open Juried Show

Exhibition Dates: July 11th - August 14th

Open to all artists nationwide

Juror: TBA

Deadline to submit: June 19th

Submit up to three entries

Entry Fee: Entry Fee: $15 for members, $20 for non-members

MEMBERS: use code riwsmember on the first entry AND additional entries

Masscribes Invitational

Exhibition Dates: July 11th - August 14th

Location: RIWS Gallery Library

For more info visit masscribes.org

Along the Coast: An Online Show

ONLINE ONLY 

Exhibition Dates: August 8th - September 11th

Open to all artists nationwide

Juror: TBA

Deadline to submit: July 31st

Submit up to three entries

Entry Fee: $10 for members, $15 for non-members

MEMBERS: use code riwsmember on both the first entry and one additional entry OR
riwsmember on first entry and riwsmember2 on two additional entries

19 on Paper Invitational

Exhibition Dates: August 22nd - September 25th

For more info visit nineteenonpaper.com

Seasons: Open Juried Show

Exhibition Dates: October 3rd - November 6th

Open to all artists nationwide

Juror: TBA

Deadline to submit: September 4th

Submit up to three entries

Entry Fee: Entry Fee: $15 for members, $20 for non-members

MEMBERS: use code riwsmember on the first entry AND additional entries

Simply Watercolor: Open Juried Show

Exhibition Dates: November 15th - December 12th

Open to all artists nationwide

Juror: Iain Stewart, AWS, NWS

Deadline to submit: October 16th

Submit up to three entries

Entry Fee: Entry Fee: $15 for members, $20 for non-members

MEMBERS: use code riwsmember on the first entry AND additional entries

Reflections: An Online Show

ONLINE ONLY 

Exhibition Dates: December 5th - January 8th

Open to all artists nationwide

Juror: TBA

Deadline to submit: November 27th

Submit up to three entries

Entry Fee: $10 for members, $15 for non-members

MEMBERS: use code riwsmember on both the first entry and one additional entry OR
riwsmember on first entry and riwsmember2 on two additional entries