Baltimore Watercolor Society upcoming events

From Pigment to Pixels, an All-Member Online Exhibition (01 Nov 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 04:00:00 GMT

From Pigment to Pixels, an All-Member Online Exhibition

November 1, 2026 - March 1, 2027

Helping to bridge the gap as we transition from Fall to Spring Mid-Atlantic exhibitions, this online exhibition will be open to all BWS Members and will appear on the BWS Virtual Gallery beginning in December. There will be link to the website from the BWS website.

Each BWS member is invited to submit one watermedia painting image. The entry fee will be $20.

Awards (tentative)--There will be two sets of awards, one set for Signature members, the other for Associate and Student members. Each set will include: 1st place: $400, 2nd place: $300, 3rd place $200, plus three honorable mentions $100 each.

Entry will be via CaFÉ during the month of September.

How to enter the show:

Log in to your account at the CaFÉ Artist Portal using your Creative West credentials.
Upload your entry image to your personal "My Portfolio" tab.
Look for the invitation box/code field on your dashboard.
Enter the exact case-sensitive code: BWS Online 2026 (include the spaces).

The juror of awards will be Pittsburgh-based artist Jeannie McGuire. Award winners will be announced by mid-October.

The exhibition prospectus will be published by August 1.

Note that we won't be posting images on the Baltimore Art Billboard as was done in the previous Pigment to Pixels exhibition.

Submit Applications to 2027 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition (01 Dec 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT

2027 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION

April 6, 2027 through May 31, 2027

Green Spring Gardens
4603 Green Spring Road
Alexandria, VA 22312

Reception and Awards Presentation:
Sunday, April 11, 2027, 1-3pm

The Exhibition Application Period is Dec 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027. Information, including the prospectus, will be available on the Mid-Atlantic web page by mid-October.

Signature Member Exhibit at the Delaplaine (05 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Delaplaine Gallery Exhibition For BWS Signature ArtistS

December 5, 2026 - January 31, 2027

Location: 40 South Carroll Street, Frederick, MD 21701

is hosting an Exhibit for BWS Signature Artist Members.

"Let's Get Small"

For this Exhibit, paintings submitted are limited to quarter sheets (15 X 11), and BWS will wave the traditional 10 inch minimum per side so that pieces less than that will be accepted down to 3 X 3 inches or 9 square inches.

This refers to the painting size not the mat and frame.

SCHEDULE

Deadline for entries: Saturday, November 14 , 2026 or until the exhibit is full, whichever comes first.

Drop Off Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026 from 10-11AM.

Opening Reception: Friday, December 4, 2026 3-5PM

Pick Up Dates: Sunday January 31, 2027 4:30-5PM or Monday February 1, 2027 from 9AM-4:30 PM

Each Registrant can enter only one painting. Registration fee is $20.00.

Please note: Your membership in BWS must be current in order to register for this show.

FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events.
If a Member, be sure to login to enable registering.

All registrations must be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please.

Gallery Commission 30% on all sales

BWS Member Show Exhibition Rules and Regulations

As part of registering, you are presented with the exhibit rules and regulations that apply to all of our Member Show Exhibits. Please be sure to click the link in the registration form to read the full set of rules.

Here are some highlights from the rules and regulations.

You own the copyright for your painting and your source material and nothing in the Artwork violates or infringes any copyrights, trademarks, or other property rights or personal rights of others.

Allowed painting materials and presentations:

Paint on natural or synthetic paper or paperboard and display the painting under glazing (matted or floated).

No impasto applications of mediums or paint

Gallery wrapped watermedia paintings without mat or frame with no staples or hardware visible are allowed.

Paintings framed without mat or glazing must be mounted on a ridged surface and have a waterproof coating or protective sealant.

Use of paper canvas, fabric canvas (cotton or linen), Aquabord, Claybord, or Gessobord for the watermedia paintings must have a protective sealant (e.g., varnish or wax)

Use only paper-based collage material created by the artist with water-based media.

Mats and frames must be clean and without scratches, when used.

Please submit an image with your registration.
Registrants acknowledge that, for promotional and educational purposes, images of pieces submitted may be used by BWS and the Host Gallery.

Payment

Online is the preferred method of payment.

If you prefer to pay by check, write the check to BWS and mail it to:

April Rimpo
14032 Howard Rd
Dayton, MD 21036-1020

For any questions contact David Drown

Email: davdrown@comcast.net

Refund Policy

No refunds (except in the case of the event being cancelled for weather or other reasons.)

2027 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition (06 Apr 2027)

Tue, 06 Apr 2027 04:00:00 GMT

2027 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION

April 6, 2027 through May 31, 2027

Green Spring Gardens
4603 Green Spring Road
Alexandria, VA 22312

Reception and Awards Presentation:
Sunday, April 11, 2027, 1-3pm

The Exhibition Application Period is Dec 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027. Information, including the prospectus, will be available on the Mid-Atlantic web page by mid-October.

Baltimore Watercolor Society upcoming events

From Pigment to Pixels, an All-Member Online Exhibition (01 Nov 2026)

Submit Applications to 2027 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition (01 Dec 2026)

The Exhibition Application Period is Dec 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027. Information, including the prospectus, will be available on the Mid-Atlantic web page by mid-October.

Signature Member Exhibit at the Delaplaine (05 Dec 2026)

Delaplaine Gallery Exhibition For BWS Signature ArtistS

is hosting an Exhibit for BWS Signature Artist Members.

"Let's Get Small"

For this Exhibit, paintings submitted are limited to quarter sheets (15 X 11), and BWS will wave the traditional 10 inch minimum per side so that pieces less than that will be accepted down to 3 X 3 inches or 9 square inches.

This refers to the painting size not the mat and frame.

FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events. If a Member, be sure to login to enable registering.

All registrations must be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please.

BWS Member Show Exhibition Rules and Regulations

Payment

Refund Policy

2027 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition (06 Apr 2027)

The Exhibition Application Period is Dec 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027. Information, including the prospectus, will be available on the Mid-Atlantic web page by mid-October.

FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events.
If a Member, be sure to login to enable registering.