CENTRAL NEW YORK WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
CALL FOR ENTRY / PROSPECTUS
2024 CNYWS ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION
MEMBERS- ONLY
June 3rd – Aug. 15th
Wilson Gallery
Noreen Reale Falcone Library / LeMoyne College
This call for entries is open to all Associate and Signature members in good standing. (Dues current). Members may submit 1 or 2 paintings/images online to be juried by
MICHAEL HOLTER, AWS, NWS, TWSA
High resolution jpeg images to be submitted to OnlineJuriedShows according to site specifications between April 11th – 29th.
Deadline is April 29th at midnight.
Please note there will be a $10 fee for each painting
· Online entries to be submitted to OJS for jurying by midnight, April 29th, 2024 (see info above). Images must be jpg and under 4 mb. For best results, images should be 1920 pixels on the longest side or higher @ 72 dpi. For help with your submissions, contact onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com or 888-666-1351.
· Jurying to be completed by May 6th, with notifications to be sent May 7th – 8th. Results will be available in your OnlineJuriedShows artist profile.
· Paintings to collectors by May 24th (see contact info below)
· Delivery of accepted work to gallery: Thursday, May30th, 10 a.m. - noon
Falcone Library, Wilson Gallery, Le Moyne College 1419 Salt Springs Rd.
· Opening reception: Sunday, June 9th , 2 – 4 p.m.
· Exhibit dates: June3rd–August 15th, 2024
· Pick up exhibited work: Friday, August 16th, 10–noon
· AWARDS:
CNYWS Best In Show (Medal on display, plus $300)
Three Artistic Merit Awards, $100 each
Three Judge’s Choice Awards, $100 each
JUROR OF SELECTION AND AWARDS:
Michael Holter, AWS, NWS, TWSA
SHIPPER/RECEIVER:
Karen Harris
315-637-8209 (h) 315-430-7381 (c)
200 E. Genesee St. Fayetteville, NY 13066 Karendesigns200@gmail.com
COLLECTORS:
Kathryn Wehrung
315-884-6758
5345 Guy Young Road Brewert0n, NY 13029
Kwehrung51@gmail.com
Jean Matuszewski
315-269-2725
14 Kensington Court
New Hartford, NY 13413
Barb Emerson
315-446-0868
100 Ridgecrest Rd.
Dewitt, NY 13214
bemerson3@verizon.net
Pam Lynch
315-761-8457
111 Ryan’s Way
Oneida, NY 13421
lynch1@twcny.rr.com
If using a collector, be sure to have your work to them no later than May 24th.
Remember to pay them the $10 courtesy fee !
**Watercolor Requirements / CNYWS Exhibitions**
All work must be original.
No reproductions will be accepted.
Works done at a workshop or under the supervision of an instructor are not eligible.
Paintings done from published photos (such as those on “free” online image sites), or reference materials that are not the creation of the artist, are not eligible. Photo reference material must be by you, the artist, or from a permission-granted, non-published photo taken by others.
Paintings shown at previous CNYWS exhibits are not accepted.
All paintings must have been executed within the past two years. All work must be in water-soluble media on paper or Yupo .
Water- soluble media includes: Transparent or opaque watercolor, casein, gouache, egg tempera, and acrylic painted in an aqueous manner (no thick or raised impasto-like application).
A limited use of pastel, collage, or ink, not constituting more than 10% of the painting, is allowed.
CNYWS EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS:
1) All paintings must be framed under Plexiglas. No glass will be allowed. If matting, only white or off-white is allowed. A thin, 1/4 inch, colored liner is permitted. Frames must be sturdy and wired to hang. NO SAWTOOTH HANGERS.
2) All delivered art must be boxed in a sturdy container that can be easily carried by one hand. If container is too large, hand holds
3) The box should be designed for ease of opening and re-sealing. The size of the box must be appropriate for the size of the largest painting in the box.
4) Each box (as well as each painting) must have label(s) attached with the artist’s name, address, email or phone number, and painting info.
5) Members sending work by UPS or USPS must send to Shipper/Receiver no later than “deliver to collector” deadline date of the exhibit. All shipping fees, to and from, and the responsibility of artist.
ARTIST STATEMENTS
We encourage artists to provide a brief statement to be displayed with each painting. We have had very positive feedback from gallery visitors regarding the personalized statements, as they allow viewers to connect more closely with work. Please email Pam Lynch with your statement(s).
**Please submit your statements to Pam Lynch: lynch1@twcny.rr.com
or mail to her attention at 111 Ryan’s Way, Oneida, NY 13421 before May 1, 2024
Statements should be specific to each work and approx. 30 words or less. What inspired the work? What materials or techniques were used?
If you would like to contribute an item for the reception, please contact Karen Harris: Karendesigns200@gmail.com