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• WSI Member Hallway Exhibit at Factory Arts District

  • Start
    Thursday, November 13, 2025
  • End
    Thursday, December 31, 2026
  • Location
    WSI Hallway at Factory Arts District, 1125 Brookside Ave. Second Floor, Suite S55, Indianapolis, IN 46202

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  WSI Member Hallway Exhibit at Factory Arts District

     
  

  Two artists will be invited to display their work to sell for two consecutive months. The following are the requirements:

  The artists must be a WSI Member in good standing.

  The artists must be willing to hang their own paintings. Bring someone to help if possible. Both artists and helpers will work together with the Executive Director to arrange and hang on the designated walls.

  Provide 25 or less framed paintings. Watercolor and/or Gouache are acceptable, but not acrylics.

  All paintings must be for sale. Sales will be processed by WSI.

  Provide a master list to WSI with Titles and Prices. 

  The Artists' Reception takes place during "First Friday" when every studio in the building hosts open houses. All paintings must be hung and tagged by the First Friday of the first month. The artists will provide their own tags. WSI can help if needed.

  Members are strongly encouraged to attend the "First Friday" receptions to mingle with guests. It is optional!

  If a painting is sold, it can be removed and given to the buyer. This must first be approved by WSI to ensure payment was processed. WSI may rearrange paintings to cover empty spots.

  Each artist may participate once per year. If an artist’s name is drawn and is not able to participate, they will be put back in the pool for future drawings.

  Artists must take down their own paintings and remove them from Factory Arts District during the last week of the month so that the next pair of artists can hang. WSI will work with you on exact dates.

  WSI has cameras on the exhibit. WSI is not responsible for lost or stolen paintings. Smaller paintings will be kept inside the WSI Studio.

  The artists will receive 80% of the sale following the exhibition. The other 20% will support WSI’s Overall Mission.

  To submit your name for the drawing Click on the REGISTER button to enter. *You must be logged in. You only need to enter once. You will be notified by email if your name is drawn.

   The WSI Hallway Member Exhibit is open anytime the building is open. Everyday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. 

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• 44th Annual WSI Juried Exhibit

  • Start
    Friday, August 28, 2026
  • End
    Sunday, October 25, 2026
  • Location
    Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

  The 44th Annual WSI Juried Exhibit at Newfields/ Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46208. August 28 to October 25, 2026.This year's juror is Kathleen Giles, AWS, NWS-M, TWSA. 

  New this year - all entries must be entered through Show Submit. 

  ENTER HERE NOW!

  
  

  
  

  DEADLINE TO ENTER IS JUNE 19, 2026.

  
  

  Support

  Questions about this exhibition? Contact Juried Exhibit Chair Betsy Scherschel for questions about the Prospectus, WSI, eligibility, artwork requirements, drop-off, pick-up, sales, etc. Log in to view her contact info on the Board of Directors Page. 
  
  

  Need help with ShowSubmit?
  Visit the Help Center or Entry Guide for guidance on image uploads, payments, and managing your entry. If you still need help, email Show Submit Support (support@showsubmit.com). They will respond Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm Eastern.

  
  

  FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF IMPORTANT DATES AND RULES VISIT SHOW SUBMIT. You may also read about this exhibit below.

  Eligibility - This Exhibit is open only to WSI members who have paid their 2026 membership fee.

  Entry Fee WSI Members only: $45 for up to 2 entries.

  Rules - Please read carefully as some changes may have been made this year.

  1. The Juried Show competition is open to current and former residents of the State of Indiana.
     You must be a current member of the Watercolor Society of Indiana.
  2. Artists may submit one or two paintings. If an artist enters two paintings, only one painting can be selected by the juror for the exhibition.
  3. No triptychs or diptychs will be accepted.
  4. All entries must be the original concept and execution of the artist. No copies of paintings or published photographs, or unauthorized photographs will be accepted.
  5. No work produced in a class or under the tutelage of an instructor will be accepted.
  6. No work previously exhibited in ANY JURIED SHOW in Indiana will be accepted.
  7. A minimum of 80% of the painting must have been executed with traditional watercolor paints.
     Other media, listed below, may be used only to enhance, or embellish the watercolor and cannot exceed 20% of the painting. Collage is acceptable but all elements must be painted by the artist in 80% traditional watercolor paints – no preprinted or computer-generated images. Other media allowed up to 20% of the painting. 

     Gouache

     Graphite (pencil or charcoal)

     Acrylic Paint (thinned and painted using traditional watercolor techniques)

     Colored Ink

     Watercolor Pencil (wetted)

     Brusho\Media other than those listed above are not permitted to be a part of the painting.The painting must be executed on a 2-dimensional surface composed of paper with no impasto effects. Yupo paper is acceptable.

  8. No printed image may be a part of the painting.
  9. No digital artwork or photography will be permitted.
  10. The size limitation is 42” x 36” in any direction, including the frame. No exceptions per Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields’ rules.
  11. The WSI Juried Exhibit is a prestigious show in a nationally recognized museum. The matting and framing must have a professional appearance and be free from damage or blemishes. Ensure the painting is clean, meets hanger requirements, and is of stable condition. If in WSI’s judgement the appearance does not reflect favorably on the organization or this event, the artist will have the option to correct this in time for the opening of the show. Otherwise, the artwork will not be hung, and the painting will be withdrawn from the exhibit. If you have questions, please contact Juried Exhibit Chairperson Betsy Scherschel prior to delivery. Contact info is in the online Member Directory and on the Board of Directors page.
  12. All work must be matted and framed under acrylic sheet (plexiglass) or similar glazing. No Glass will be allowed. A simple gallery-quality frame with a white or neutral mat is strongly recommended. We recommend that the mat be at least 3 inches wide (4 inches wide on larger paintings).
  13. Strap hangers are required. No hanging wire. Sawtooth hangers will not be accepted. Glued hangers will not be accepted. The frame must have a strap hanger attached with screws on the back side of each vertical piece of the frame located no less than 3” from the top and no more than 1/3 of the height from the top of the frame. Two-holed hangers are preferable. See images below. If a painting is delivered with incorrect hardware the artist will have the option to correct this in time for the opening. The artist may pay WSI to correct the hardware for them ($25 fee). Otherwise, the artwork will not be hung and the painting will be withdrawn from the exhibit.
  14. Titles and prices will be listed as they appear on the entry forms. No changes will be made after entry forms are received.
  15. No further work can be done on a painting once it is accepted. The painting will not be accepted if it is different from the original image submitted.
  16. Each accepted painting must have a completed WSI Juried Exhibit 2026 Painting Tag attached to the back of the painting when it is delivered. Blank tags will be emailed to accepted artists.
  17. If your painting sells during the exhibit, the buyer is responsible to pick it up and the artist is not responsible. Otherwise, if someone other than you or your area representative will be picking up your painting at the end of the show, you must email the WSI Executive Director with the name of the designated individual. ID may be required upon painting pickup. Note that there will be a $45 charge for any painting not picked up during the designated time. Paintings may be claimed at the WSI office when the $45 fee is paid. Unclaimed paintings become the property of WSI 60 Days after the pickup date of the exhibit.

  Awards
  WSI will award as many cash awards as the 2026 Awards Fund will support. Our goal is to meet or exceed last year’s prize money of $10,000. All members are encouraged to support this fund by donating or soliciting donations. Contributions may be made on the WSI website. All donors are recognized in the Juried Exhibit catalog. Sponsorships are available.
  

  Sales

  All sales will be conducted through the WSI website. WSI will retain a 30% commission on each sale. The buyer has permission to pick up the painting on October 26, 2026 with ID. Paintings may be NFS. However, if this painting is sold during the exhibit, the commission must be submitted to WSI in good faith. If this painting is sold within 30 days after the exhibit because of being seen at Newfields, the artist is asked to make a donation to WSI.

  
  

  Social Security Number

  If an entrant receives $600 or more in sales and/or awards per year from WSI, the entrant agrees to provide Form W9 to the WSI office upon request and will receive a 1099 for 2026.

  
  

  Shipping

  If an accepted painting is shipped instead of delivered in person, it must be crated and delivered to the WSI office by 2:00 pm Saturday, July 11, 2026. The WSI office will return unsold paintings in the same packaging in which they were received. The artist must set up an account with FedEx or UPS so that all shipping costs are prepaid. The artist will also be charged a $60 handling and transport fee. If you have a question, please contact the WSI office at (317) 500-2275.

  
  

  Agreement

  All entries are to be submitted with the understanding that accepted work may be photographed or videotaped for educational and/or publicity purposes. All accepted images will be included on the WSI website and social media.

  
  

  Risk

  Watercolor Society of Indiana, Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields and transporters will exercise diligent and reasonable care, but they will not be responsible for any loss or damage. By signing the entry forms, the artist assumes all risks. If you are concerned about the risk of loss or damage, we suggest you get insurance coverage for your painting.

  
  

  Area Representatives

  Contact information for each representative is available on the WSI Board of Directors Page.

  
  

  Additional Notification Information

  Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on June 29, 2026.

  If you do not receive your email, login and view the notification in your account. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of notifications.

  
  

  Image and Filename Specifications

  • File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
  • Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
  • Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
  • Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
  • File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
  • File Size: There is a 30mb maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.

  Direct questions about images to Show Submit. You do not need to title the file in any particular format. 

  Additional Entry Information

  • You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
  • After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (June 19, 2026.)
  • Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
  • Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.

   

  All entries must go through the Show Submit Event application. No entries may be mailed. Thank you!

  This is an acceptable “Strap Hanger”. Some have two mounting holes:

       

                             

  This is Not Acceptable:

  

  More detailed information on hanging requirements and pick up at Newfields will be sent to the members accepted into the show. Thank you!

  
  

  Need help with Show Submit?
  Visit the Help Center or Entry Guide for guidance on image uploads, payments, and managing your entry. If you still need help, email Show Submit Support (support@showsubmit.com). They will respond Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm Eastern.

  
  

  Learn more about Juror Kathleen Giles, AWS, NWS-M, TWSA at https://www.kgilesstudio.com/.

  
  

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• Regional Exhibit in Fort Wayne, IN

  • Start
    Saturday, September 26, 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    Saturday, November 07, 2026
  • Location
    Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

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  WSI Regional Exhibit at the Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Located inside the West entrance at the Main Library. Free & Open to the public during library hours. Sept. 26 to Nov. 6, 2026.  

  The Watercolor Society of Indiana (WSI) has been invited by the Allen County Public Library for an exhibition. This opportunity is a “WSI Regional Exhibit” for WSI Members Only. 2026 WSI Ft Wayne prospectus.pdf

  Each participant may enter one ready to hang painting. The cost is $10 per person. All participants must be a member of and register through The Watercolor Society of Indiana. Deadline to enter is Saturday, September 12, 2026.

  Delivery Dates You may deliver your paintings directly to the library between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 19. Since this is a “Regional Exhibit”, Area Reps are not required to travel across the state to deliver from their regions. We understand not all members participate in Regional Exhibits. We do our best to reach different parts of the state each year.

  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

  1. If you are able to deliver paintings to Fort Wayne from your location, please contact Ex. Dir. Tanya Roberts and Chair Libby Marks-Shepard.
  2. If you are able to check in paintings on Sept. 19th, please contact Chair Libby Marks-Shepard.
  3. If you are able to check out paintings on Nov. 7th, please contact Chair Libby Marks-Shepard. 

  Art Requirements

  All paintings executed and presented in accordance with the rules will be exhibited. Works not adhering to the following specifications will not be exhibited and entry fees will not be refunded.

  Please read carefully:

  • This is NOT a Juried Exhibit. All skill levels are accepted. 2026 WSI Membership required.

  • All current WSI members may register one watercolor painting for this exhibition.

  • A painting exhibited in prior juried and membership shows is eligible if it adheres to these rules.

  • All paintings must be the original work of the artist. No copies or prints of paintings or published photographs will be accepted.

  • At least seventy percent (70%) of the entry must be watercolor paint or watercolor gouache paint. The balance of the entry may be acrylic, acrylic gouache, pastel, charcoal, ink and/or collage (e.g., photos, computer art, fabric, metal foil, etc.).

  • Flexibility in surface is allowed (canvas, watercolor board, wood, etc.). All edges must be framed or finished, with no visible staples, nails, or hardware. If submitting an unframed canvas, the outer edges must be painted.

  • All work must be ready to hang with wire applied to the upper third or fourth of the frame. No sawtooth or screw-eye hangers will be accepted. Refer to this diagram.

  • The painting and frame must have a professional appearance and be free from damage or blemishes. Ensure the painting is clean, ready to hang and in a stable condition.

  • A label with the artist’s name, painting title & painting price must be attached to the back side. Please print and use the attached label.

  • Title and price may not be changed after the entry form has been submitted. Please ensure the title and price on your painting label match your entry form. If there is a discrepancy between the form and the label, the information on the entry form will be used.

  • No paintings may be removed before the end of the show.

  • By participating in the show, artists give WSI and Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery permission to photograph and/or video tape their work to be used for educational and publicity purposes online and social media sites.

  Artwork may be for sale, but it is not required. WSI will handle all sales. The artist receives 70% commission. Please do not contact the library regarding sales.

  Art Images

  Images are not required but may be used in online and printed promotional material. Upload the image with the online registration form. If using an iPhone to photograph, turn off the live feature as it will not upload to the website.

  Each artist is also encouraged to promote the sale of their painting by directing people to the Watercolor Society of Indiana website https://www.watercolorsocietyofindiana.org/WSI-Store

  If you are active on Instagram or Facebook, remember to tag the Allen County Public Library and The Watercolor Society of Indiana.

  Risk

  The Watercolor Society of Indiana and the gallery will exercise diligent and reasonable care, but neither WSI nor Allen County Public Library shall be responsible for loss or damage to any painting. By participating in the show, the artist assumes all risks and agrees to the rules and conditions of this prospectus. We recommend getting insurance on your painting if you have concerns.

  Pick Up Dates

  Please pick up your paintings between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Saturday November 7. A photo ID is required. If your painting is sold the buyer has permission to pick it up. Unclaimed paintings become WSI property.

  Opening Reception

  Saturday, September 26, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Everyone is encouraged to attend the free Opening Reception at the Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. The Gallery is located inside the West entrance at the Main Library and the reception is open to the public.

  Visiting the Show – Gallery Hours the Gallery is open anytime the library is open.  

  Volunteers and Questions We need volunteers to help on the Drop-off and Pick-up dates. If you can help, please contact Regional Workshop Chair Libby Marks-Shephard. Please also direct any questions about this show to Libby. Her contact information can be found at https://www.watercolorsocietyofindiana.org/Member-Directory.

   
  

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• Workshop with Carol Carter

  • Start
    Wednesday, October 21, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, October 23, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260

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  "Painting From the Heart" with Artist Carol Carter, AWA, HACS. Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260. Oct. 21 to Oct. 23, 2026. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. Break for lunch.

  3-day Workshop Price: $375 for WSI Members. $435 for Non-Members. Skill Level: All experience levels welcome.

    

  Discover how to paint with freedom, emotion, and flow in watercolor. In this inspiring workshop, Carol shares her signature wet-into-wet, loose watercolor technique through engaging 20 to 30-minute demonstrations designed to spark creativity.

  Participants will paint alongside as she offers personalized guidance and support. You’ll experiment with new techniques while refining essential skills such as brush handling, water control, composition, and value. She will demonstrate the “cell” technique of sophisticating a wash.

  Throughout each session, Carol will highlight the brilliance of color, the purity of transparent paint, and the importance of imagery, content, and point of view. By the end of every class, you’ll complete a finished painting that reflects both technique and personal growth.

  

  MATERIALS LIST

  PAINT:

  Winsor Newton French Ultramarine Blue, Prussian Blue, Winsor Green (YS) Aureolin, Burnt Sienna, Alizarin Crimson, Cobalt Turquoise, Light Cerulean Blue, Opera Rose

  Daniel Smith Shadow Violet

  Holbein Mineral Violet, Bright Violet

  
  

  PAPER:

  Arches 140 lb. Cold Press 22 x 30 sheet (divided into four 11x15” sheets)

  BRUSH:

  1” or 2” sable/synthetic brush flat (if you have)

  #2, 4, 8, 20 Black Velvet Silver Series 3000S watercolor round brush

  #1 or 2 Winsor Newton Cotman Series sable round brush

  
  

  GEAR:

  Palette, Mechanical Pencil, Paper Towels, Water Buckets (2), Masking Fluid Pebeo, Facial Mister (fine spray bottle), iPad or cell phone to photograph the various stages of DEMO.

   

  Please bring what you have, we will improvise!

    
  

   

  Carol Carter is an internationally recognized artist whose career has spanned more than 35 years. Carol has taught workshops for over 30 years, as well as in university. Her paintings have been in many national and international exhibitions, both juried and invitational. She has been featured in global publications including, International Arts Magazine, Art of Watercolour, Watercolor Artist, and L’Aquarelle Magazine. In 2012 she was an AIRE fellow for the Everglades National Park. She is part of the Art in Embassies program with art currently in the American Embassy in Montenegro.

  In 2019 she was also honored with Master Signature Member status, American Women Artists and Master Signature Member status, Heartland Art Club.  She recently exhibited in “Making Their Mark: American Women Artists” at the Booth Western Art Museum. She is the recent recipient of 2020 Snehil Lifetime Achievement Award, Snehilsrijan, India. She has exhibited her work in Europe, China, Hong Kong, USVI, Morocco and throughout the United States. She has lead many symposiums on how to make a living as an artist and marketing art as a career. She has frequently served as a juror in art exhibitions both on national and on international levels. She is on the advisory board of the American Watercolor Weekly.

   https://www.carol-carter.com/

  *Workshops do not include supplies. There is a 5% cancellation fee when cancelling before the 2-week deadline. *No refunds within 2 weeks of the workshop start date. If you are not able to attend, you may send someone in your place. Thank you! 

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• Carol Carter Live Demonstration

  • When
    Saturday, October 24, 2026
  •  
    12:30 PM - 2:45 PM
  • Location
    Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260

  Register

  Live demo. You are invited to meet nationally known watercolor artist Carol Carter on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 as she gives a live demonstration with watercolors at Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260.

  RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. 2026 WSI Members - your ticket is FREE! Log in to get free ticket.  Tickets for guests, family members, friends, and the general public are $10 each.

  12:15 pm - Check in, make a plate of snacks, be in your seat by 12:30 pm.

  12:30 pm - Live watercolor demonstration by Carol Carter.

  1:45 pm - Meet and greet with Carol. Purchase art for sale.

  2:45 pm Adjourn.

  
  

  SPECIAL NOTES

  If you can bring a treat or snack to share with the group, we will have a sign up sheet online soon. Chips, cookies, veggies, fruit, beverages, and paper goods. Thank you!

  
  

  Following this event, a recording will be available on the Private Members Only Page.

  
  

  We look forward to this unique opportunity and hope you will join us!

  Artist Carol Carer is a Master Signature Member of American Women Artists and Master Signature Member of Heartland Art Club. Learn more at https://www.carol-carter.com/
  

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