Shows and Exhibitions
The Jacksonville Watercolor Society hosts two juried shows each year. The Fall and Spring Shows are juried and judged by a nationally recognized watercolor artist. These annual exhibitions are high points for the Jacksonville area communities as well as for JWS members. Non-juried shows may also be available for members to display their work.
Below are the major sections on this page:
1. Juried Shows Section & Online Juried Show Entry & Payment
2. Non-juried Shows Section & Online Non-Juried Show Entry
3. Show Standards & Guidelines & Checklist
4. Student Shows
5. Gallery of Juried Shows
Section 3. Standards, Guidelines & Checklist consolidates requirements for entering shows, please read before entering each show.
1. Juried Shows Section
2026 Fall Show
The 2026 JWS Fall Juried Show will be exhibited:
-from October 27 through November 30
-at Christ Episcopal Church in both Westbury Parish Hall and Formation & Arts buildings located at 400 San Juan Drive in Ponte Vedra Beach during their normal operating hours.
- plus 2025 Artist of the Year exhibit
- plus 2026 Student Show award winners exhibit
Key dates to remember:
October 16 - Online entries through midnight October 23 2026.
October 26 - Delivery/Take-in of framed and matted paintings will be on Monday from 10 am to 12 pm at Christ Episcopal Church. Show will be hung in the afternoon.
October 27 - Jurying and judging by Steve Rogers.
October 31 - Opening reception and awards will be at Christ Episcopal Church, Westbury Parish Hall from 12 pm to 1:30 pm. Light refreshments. Artist of the Year for 2026 announced during the reception.
November 30 - Take-down/pick-up at Christ Episcopal Church from 10 am to 12 pm. Make arrangements to pick up your painting during designated times.
Special guidelines for this show:
----Pricing - no commision
If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Holt at 904-874-4916.
2027 Spring Show (Details to be confirmed later in 2026)
The Spring Show will be on exhibit:
--from Feb 5, 2027 through Feb 20, 2027
--at St. Augustine Art Association (StAAA), South Gallery, 22 Marine St., St Augustine, 32084.
--Open Tues-Sun 12 to 4 pm.
Special guidelines for this show:
----Pricing: StAAA charges a commission for artwork sold through StAAA - 30% for StAAA members and 50% for non-members. Price your artwork accordingly.
----Framing Limitation: Outside of frame - no longer than 28" on the longest side of the frame and no less than 12" on the shortest side.
Key Dates to Remember:
January 17 - Online Entries: through midnight January 26.
February 1 - Drop-off: no later than Feb 1. Please call contact at remote drop-off locations to make arrangements for time and location before dropping off.
TBD
February 2 - Take-in/Delivery of framed & matted paintings- 11 am to 1 pm at St Augustine Art Association.
February 3 - Jurying and judging by Joel Popadics on after take-in/delivery closes at 1 pm.
February 5 - Awards/Reception at First Friday Artwalk at 7 pm For more information about the First Friday Art Walk, parking, free shuttle, see Art Galleries of St Augustine (AGoSA).
February 28 -Pick-up: Take-down/pick-up at St Augustine Art Association on Sunday, Feb 28 from 12 pm to 2 pm.
Online Juried Show Entry & Payment
Submit Entry Form & Pay Entry Fee in Two Step Process
Step 1 - Online Entry Form & Image Upload for Juried Shows
Open Online Entry form for Juried Shows and complete for each painting and upload the “prepared” digital image of your painting. When you submit, the system sends a confirmation that your entry was received.
Step 2 - Online Payment for Juried Shows
Pay entry fees online, by selecting 1 entry or 2 entries from the buttons below, then press the “Pay Now” button. Entry fee $15 for 1 entry or $30 for 2 entries.
Read PayPal Help Instructions if you have questions or experience problems during the payment processl
Confirmation of your payment from PayPal and an email that your entry has been processed wil be sent.
2. Non-Juried Shows Section
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Non-Juried Shows - none scheduled
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Online Non-Juried Show Entry
IMPORTANT:
1. The standards are more relaxed for non-juried shows and certification is not required.
2, A photo image is not needed for this simple form.
3. There is no entry fee for this show.
4. Eligible members - up to two entries per show
Open Online Entry Form for Non-Juried Shows and complete for each entry.
Confirmation that your entry was received by online take-in will be sent.
3. Show Standards and Framing Guidelines
Quick Formatting Checklist:
---Frames - Metal (gold, silver, black, white) or plain flat wood (professional finish black, white, natural wood tones); Up to 2" width; No embellishments or saw-tooth hangers; D-straps and secure wire required.
---Glazing - Acrylic plastic (plexiglass) ONLY. No glass strictly prohibited.
---Mats - Clean, white or off-white only (single or double)
. No colored mats or fillets.
---Sizing–Maximum 44" and minimum 12" in either direction (unless specific show rules differ)
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Show Standards and Guidelines:
All juried entries must comply with show standards and guidelines. Each entrant must certify that they have read and complied with the show standards and guidelines. Note any special guidelines before entering a show.
Read the Show Standards and Guidelines - full version.
Standards Checklist and Back-of-Painting Label Guidelines
1. Read Show Standards and Guidelines and any exceptions for the show and make sure your painting complies.
2. Membership dues for current year must be paid before entering a show.
3. All show entries (entry form and payment) must be done online.
4. Eligible members may enter up to 2 paintings.
5. Take photo (.jpg) of painting – good quality image, named before uploading with artist name and title of painting- Example: Smith J – Landscape 1.jpg; best if done before framing.
6. When pricing your artwork, review commission requirements, if any, for the show.
7. All entries and fees must be completed by midnight on the last day of online entry.
8. By entering a painting online, artist is committing to have the painting ready, framed and matted in accordance with Show Standards and Guidelines, and delivered to the gallery venue by the designated date and time.
9. Mat and frame painting according to standards for the show; secure mounting wire
10. Back-of-Painting Label - Attach Label with Title of Painting and Artist’s’ contact information securely to the top right-hand corner on the back of the painting. (copy of entry form works)
11. Arrange to drop off and pick up your painting during scheduled times.
Review Standards Checklist and Back-of-Painting Label Guidelines
4. Student Shows
JWS sponsors student shows with local schools. Go to Student Show Page to enter paintings, see scheduled show details, and galleries of student entries and award winners for shows.
5. Gallery of Juried Shows
This gallery features the juried shows for the current year and past years through 2007.
To view a show, go to the year and select the show you would like to view.
Image: features the Gold Award/1st Place painting for the show.
View "Program" links to the show program.
View "Paintings" links to a Google Photos Album with all the paintings in the exhibit, the award winners and other images for that show.
Navigate through the album with the arrow buttons. Select (i) to display information sidebar including name of artist, title of painting, the number in the program, and any award received.