
Submit by Oct. 3: WATERCOLOR

PROSPECTUS
WATERCOLOR, A Regional Exhibition Juried by Betsy Jacaruso, on view October 31 – December 21, 2025
CALL FOR ARTWORK:
This regional exhibition, juried by Betsy Jacaruso, is open to the medium of watercolor. Medium is the only constraint; artwork can range from realism to pure abstraction, and subject matter is open. This exhibition does not encompass other water-based mediums such as acrylic and gouache, only traditional transparent watercolors. Mixed media is acceptable as long as watercolor is clearly a major component of the work.
About the Juror: Betsy Jacaruso is an award-winning watercolorist and a long-standing member of the Hudson Valley’s art community. Widely exhibited throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond, she also curates’ exhibitions and teaches watercolor at her Rhinebeck gallery and studio.
Exhibition dates:
- Submission Deadline: Friday, October 3, 2025 – APPLY HERE
- Acceptance Notification: Monday, October 13, 2025
- Drop-off Deadline (hand delivery only): Sunday, October 26, by 5 pm
- Exhibition Dates: October 31 – December 21, 2025
- Artist Reception: Saturday, November 1, 3 – 5 pm
Application Fee: $25 for up to 4 pieces (waived for WRCA Artist Members with a coupon code.)
Prizes: $100 Best in Show; Honorable Mentions receive WRCA Artist-Membership.
Entry Instructions:
- This exhibition is a regional call, open to artists 18 years of age or older living in the tristate area of NY, NJ, CT.
- Only original artwork will be considered. NO digital, digital with hand manipulation, or AI generated images will be considered (example: a giclée of a watercolor).
- Submissions are by digital images ONLY through EntryThingy.
Images should be standard color jpeg (min. image width 1,000 pixels) - Size: 2D works may not exceed 40 inches high by 30 inches wide.
- Work must be submitted by the artist, and not previously exhibited at WRCA.
- If accepted, works must be properly wired, ready to hang, professionally presented, and hand-delivered to the gallery.
For additional information and application:
Image: Betsy Jacaruso, Below the Veil, watercolor on Arches cotton rag paper