Open Call for Entries

After many artists asked for an extension of the Open Call period, the new (and final) deadline will be June 14!

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 14 JUNE!!!

https://watercolorinternational.art/page/opencall2021

WATERCOLOR INTERNATIONAL 5

OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES

Jurors:

Jansen Chow AWS, NWS                  Malaysia

Ilya Ibryaev                                         Russia

Laurin McCracken AWS, NWS        USA

Angus Mc Ewan RWS, NWS             Scotland

Prafull Sawant IWMA                       India

Thomas Schaller AWS, NWS            USA

Sergey Temerev IWMA                     Russia

Zhou Tianya AWS, NWS                   China

Jayson Yeoh AWS, NWS                   Malaysia

George Politis AWS, RI                     Greece

Venue

The fifth Edition of the Biennial of Watercolor will take place in Thessaloniki, Greece. It is organized by “Watercolor International” and has been recognized globally for the high standard of excellence in watercolor and watermedia.

Entry Deadline EXTENDED:   June 14, 2021, 11.59 pm Greek Time

Accepted artists posted on:                watercolorinternational5.blogspot.gr

Exhibition Opening                             September 27, 2021

Exhibition Closes                                October 8, 2021

Eligibility

Open to artists 18 years and older

Entries must be original, created by the artist, under no supervision.

Water-based media on watercolor paper, or synthetic papers.

Digital Image Entries

Up to three images can be submitted

Artwork images must be cropped to the actual watercolor image (no frame, mat, or background). Files must be jpg, 300dpi resolution, and 1100 pixels on the longest dimension.

You can enter by sending your jpegs (by email) to wi5entries@gmail.com

Be sure to include (in the email):

the name of the artist

the title(s) of the watercolor(s) and size(s),

the payment reference / receipt (attached jpeg)

 

Format:

Either quarter sheet (11x15 inches – 28x38cm) or half sheet (22x15 inches – 38x56cm).

Only these two formats will be accepted.

Entry Fee (non-refundable) with Pay Pal or bank wire transfer.

30 euros for the first entry; 10 euros for each additional entry (up to three images can be submitted in total).

Payments can be done through PayPal (pay directly to wi3participants@gmail.com )

or using the webpage: https://watercolorinternational.art/page/opencall2021 

Accepted Entries

Accepted artists will be posted on the WI5 website at www.watercolorinternational.art  and in the blog: watercolorinternational5.blogspot.gr.

If an entry is accepted into the show, it cannot be substituted with another entry.

Shipping of Selected Watercolors – Fee of Participation

If an entry is accepted, then the participation fee (for the selected artists) is 55 euros.

The selected watercolors must be shipped framed and ready to be hung.

In order to reduce the shipping costs, there will be an alternative choice of shipping the painting without mat and unframed, flat or in a tube, to be framed in Greece for a framing fee.

Shipping back of the artwork after the exhibition is the responsibility of the artist (prepaid courier arrangement or other options will be discussed).

Liabilities

While Watercolor International (WI) will do the best to ensure that no problem occurs with the artworks, neither WI, nor any receiving or working agent will be liable for loss

or damage to any work of art submitted to this exhibition. Insurance is the responsibility of each individual artist. 

An exhibition catalog will be printed (also e-catalog issued) and Certificates will be issued for the participating artists.

Many awards will given (cash awards and material awards).

 

NOTE:

Email your jpegs to                              wi5entries@gmail.com

Pay using paypal to                             wi3participants@gmail.com

Or use the webpage for payment:       https://watercolorinternational.art/page/opencall2021