Watercolor USA

Five colorful watercolor paintings with the Watercolor USA 2023 seal.

Exhibit Details

June 10, 2023 - September 3, 2023
Weisel and Kelly Galleries

This is the 62nd exhibition of Watercolor USA, a national, annual juried exhibition recognizing contemporary American watermedia painting. The event is open to artists (ages 18+) from all 50 states and U.S. territories and judged for a variety of prizes and possible purchase by the Museum. This year’s exhibition is judged by prolific watercolorist Keiko Tanabe, AWS, NWS, AIS, LPAPA. Approximately $20,000 in cash awards are available; top awards are $3,000, $2,000, and $1,500 cash. Additional cash awards are generously provided by the Watercolor USA Honor Society.

Exhibit Resources

A list of artists whose work has been juried into Watercolor USA 2023 inside a black grid.

CLICK for the List of Watercolor USA 2023 Accepted Artists

Important Info for Accepted Artists

Exhibit Prospectus & FAQs

Related Programs

Opening Reception: June 9, 2023, 5:30 - 7 PM
Museum Lobby

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The 2023 Exhibition Season is presented by Friends of the Springfield Art Museum, Inc. 

This exhibition is sponsored in part by Simmons Bank Private Wealth.

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Additional support for Watercolor USA is provided by the Watercolor USA Honor Society.

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The Watercolor USA Opening Reception is sponsored by the Southwest Missouri Museum Associates.

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