Artists may submit up to three original watercolor works to the Norris gallery's annual Watercolor show. No giclee, reproductions, mixed media, or acrylic work will be accepted.
Exhibit dates are February 20 to April 11, 2027. A free, public reception honoring the show’s artists is scheduled for Sunday, March 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. Monetary and honorable mention awards will be presented during the artists' reception.
Entries must be submitted online in .jpg file format through Entrythingy.com by Monday, January 18, 2027, and must satisfy the Watercolor 2027 exhibit requirements. Maximum file size is 50 MB per image. A non-refundable, $35.00 entry fee is charged to each artist (for up to three pieces).
All work must be for sale. Artists will receive 70% of the sale price of their purchased work. All work must be new to the Norris (never exhibited in the gallery).
Artists will be notified of the status of their entries by the end of January. Drop off date for accepted work is Monday, February 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. All works must be dropped off in person by the artist or a representative – no shipments accepted. All exhibited work must remain on display for the duration of the show and cannot be picked up prior to the scheduled pick-up date. Artwork substitutions are not allowed.
Pick up day is Monday, April 12, from noon to 4 p.m. Work not picked up after seven days of the closing of the show will become property of the Norris Cultural Arts Center.
Accepted work must be prepared in accordance with gallery guidelines. Directions will be sent to accepted artists concerning preparation of accepted work. Work must be framed and have wire securely attached to the back of the frame, compatible with the Walker hanging system used in the gallery. Works must conform to the following dimensional limits: maximum weight including framing is 40 pounds, size limits are 3 ft. x 3 ft. or the equivalent in total perimeter inches.
Artists are responsible for providing insurance for their work. Artists are encouraged to submit a resume or biography. All work must have an artist identification label attached to the work (directions will be sent to accepted artists). The Norris reserves the right to refuse to exhibit any work that does not follow gallery requirements. All work accepted for the gallery must be suitable for viewing by all audiences. NCAC reserves the sole right to make final show decisions.
NCAC reserves the right to photograph all exhibited work for use in catalogues, NCAC website, and for educational, publicity and promotional purposes. Submit questions via email to businessoffice@norrisculturalarts.com.
