Upcoming Exhibitions and Prospectus:

The Chesapeake Bay Watercolorist Organization holds 2 exhibitions as year.

​For 2020-2021, our exhibitions are as follows: 

January 2021: Gallery 21, 115 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517
The CBW show, "Awash in Color" will be held January 16 to February 13, 2021. The opening reception will be held Saturday, January 16th 5:00pm - 8:00pm.

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General Exhibit Guidelines
(Not intended for use in Spring Show. Please use the above Prospectus.)

Specific Exhibition Guidelines are determined by the show chair.  For a Specific Exhibition, please see the current prospectus.

​Eligibility: Members of the Chesapeake Bay Watercolorist with dues current and having attended at least one meeting in the present fiscal year are permitted to exhibit.
 
Eligible Work for the Exhibition:
Paintings in watercolor and other water media including water soluble in on paper or Yupo are acceptable. No canvas, digital, computer generated or Giclee art will be accepted. If other mediums are used, water-based media must dominate the piece. Collage elements will be accepted ONLY if they are adhered and the paper pieces are painted in water-media by the artist. No computer generated, digital or printed clippings will be allowed. Absolutely No exceptions. Entries may not have been painted under supervision or within a workshop. Works may not infringe upon another’s copyright. If photo references are used, they must be the artist’s own photographs or with written permission from the photographer. Work accepted or shown in previous CBW exhibitions are ineligible for entry.

Framing and Matting: Framing should be of professional quality and be ready for hanging. The wire should center 2” from the top of the frame. The screw eyes and wires should not be seen and should allow for hanging flat against the wall. All matted work 24”x 36” or larger must be under Plexiglas. Glass or Plexiglas should be used on smaller paintings.

Liability: Although the utmost care will be taken in handling works of art, CBW Chair, and Show Volunteers will not be responsible for damage or loss, whatever the cause. You are responsible for your own insurance while the artwork is in this show.
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Sales: Sales are handled by the chair, who will contact the artist. Sold pieces must remain in the show until its conclusion. If you do not intend to sell the art, please state “NFS” on the entry form and labels.


    CBW Spring 2021 Show Entry Form
    Awash in Color
    Please complete the entry form below and click on submit. You will then be taken to the PayPal link to pay the $30 show fee.
    If you would like to mail in the entry and your fee, please download the above prospectus and use the form included in the prospectus.
    The form and fee must be received by Wednesday, January 6, 2021.

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