The initiative for the promotion of contemporary watercolor painting “Color in Water” invites painters to express their interest in participating in its 11th international exhibition themed “Spring“.
The exhibition will take place in an established art gallery in Athens in physical form, while it will also be available internationally online via the ARTgrID platform. The official languages of the exhibition are Greek and English, and a commemorative catalog – an e-book – will be published in both languages. Participants in the exhibition will be eligible for audience awards.
Exhibition Curator: Paris Kapralos.
Theme and Type of Works. To participate in the exhibition, you may submit watercolor paintings on paper, using any water-soluble medium on paper (watermedia, watercolor, water-soluble inks, pencils, powders, natural water-based pigments, as well as alternative media such as tea or coffee).
The works may engage with the theme in any way the artist deems appropriate.
If selected, you will be required to send your works on paper (unframed), as the organizers will frame them for the exhibition, provided they are of a size equal to or smaller than 38×56 cm or 56×38 cm (commonly referred to internationally as “half imperial paper size”). You may submit larger works; however, if selected, you will need to frame them yourself at your own expense.
Who Can Participate. The exhibition is open to artists who are at least 18 years old and reside anywhere in the world, regardless of origin or nationality.
Conceptual Framework. Watercolor painting flourished in the 19th century when artists rediscovered the magic of the natural landscape. With the arrival of Romanticism, art was no longer limited to academic depictions; nature became the protagonist! Painters, inspired by the changing seasons, captured landscapes bursting with light and color. Spring, with its pink cherry blossoms, green meadows, and crystal-clear streams, was a favorite subject. The translucent hues of watercolor brought these images to life, conveying a sense of freshness and renewal. Artists like Turner and Constable uniquely captured the atmosphere of the season. Even today, watercolor remains synonymous with spring. It is the perfect technique to depict the airy, ephemeral beauty of nature, reminding us that every moment is a small work of art!
What You Need to Submit. You must send an email to colorinthewatergr@gmail.com with the subject “CIW11” including the following:
(1) Photographs of up to 2 available works, each in a separate high-resolution jpg file of good clarity and large size. Attention: The submitted works are final. If selected, you can only exhibit the works you have submitted. Works on paper must be photographed without a frame/glass.
(2) Details of the works, referencing each by its file name (e.g., A1.JPG), listed in this order, separated by commas: Artist’s full name, Title of the work, Medium and technique, Dimensions (in cm, Height x Width if wall-mounted, or for sculptures Height x Width x Depth), Year of completion.
(3) Your contact details: Full name, Email, Phone number, Place of residence.
Important Notes
– Clarifications, inquiries, and questions strictly regarding the submission process should be sent in writing via email to the above submission address and will be answered within 24 hours.
– Information regarding the event’s organization and the proposal that will be made to you if selected will only be provided to selected artists after their submission and selection—not before. Submissions that do not include everything required or do not follow the specified submission format will be ignored.
– If selected, we will contact you immediately with a reply email containing full details of your participation process.
– The submission deadline is not necessarily given for you to create new works but also to select works you already have if you wish, that represent you, are relevant to the theme, and that you would like to present in the exhibition.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Until Sunday, March 23, at 23:59.
