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title: Reflections
description: Online-only juried exhibition on the theme Reflections, open to US artists in all 2D media except photography and digital. Over $300 in cash prizes.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/0101dcd1-3131-4945-83bd-7dd06014a8fe
type: program
status: open
createdAt: "2026-09-04"
updatedAt: "2026-09-29"
programType: Exhibition
organization: Rhode Island Watercolor Society
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/rhode-island-watercolor
deadline: "2026-11-27"
entryFee: 15 USD
location: Rhode Island Watercolor Society, Pawtucket, RI, United States
isOnline: true
compensationRange: Over $300 in cash prizes
disciplines:
  - watercolor
  - gouache
  - acrylic
  - oil painting
  - ink
  - casein
  - egg tempera
  - painting
---

# Reflections

**Hosted by:** Rhode Island Watercolor Society

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Rhode Island Watercolor Society, Pawtucket, RI, United States | **Deadline:** November 27, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $15

## About This Program

> "Reflections"

**Theme:** The theme Reflections has many interpretations, whether you explore the literal phenomenon of shiny surfaces, bouncing light, and reproduced image or take a more abstract approach, reflecting on experiences, the past, or even yourself! We are excited to see your take on this theme!

Open to all 2D media (EXCLUDING photography and digital). Acceptable mediums: Any 2D media, including but not limited to: Watercolor, gouache, acrylic, oils, ink, casein, and egg tempera. Acceptable Surfaces: Any 2D Surface, including but not limited to: watercolor paper, Yupo and similar synthetic papers, paper coated with varnish or gesso, stretched canvas or canvas paper, rice paper, Duralar, illustration board, and wood. Over $300 in cash prizes! Juror: TBA. This show will be taking place online only. Exhibition Dates: December 5th - January 8th. ONLINE Show Opening Reception: Thursday, December 10th at 6pm ET on Zoom. Notification of Acceptance: December 3rd. There is no size limit for this show.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** watercolor, gouache, acrylic, oil painting, ink, casein, egg tempera, painting
- **Note:** Open to all artists in the United States. Open to all 2D media (excluding photography, 3D media, reproductions and digital art). Work must not have been exhibited in a previous Rhode Island Watercolor Society juried show. Work must have been completed within the last 10 years. Work may not be copied from copywritten material.

No work partially or wholly painted by another. No work created under the direct guidance of another. No work created by following a tutorial. Work may not have been created in a class or workshop under a teacher's supervision. All entries must be original paintings created from the artist's own reference material—works based on others' photos, artwork, or other images are not eligible.

Work must be the same work represented by the submitted digital images; no altered digital images may be submitted. Work must be the size represented in the submission form. There is no size limit for this show. Submission limit: 1 application, 1–3 images.

### Additional Requirements

Submit 1–3 images of original 2D work, $15 each for non-members and $10 each for members (members use the provided coupon code: riwsmember on the first entry, riwsmember2 on additional entries). Select "Watercolor" or "Other 2D Media" to help the juror determine the "Watercolor Award". No form questions — that section of the application can be skipped. Do not ship or drop off work; the show is online only.

## Compensation & Benefits

Over $300 in cash prizes

**Includes:** Prize

Over $300 in cash prizes, including a "Watercolor Award" (applicants select "Watercolor" or "Other 2D Media" to help the juror determine it). Individual prize amounts are not stated.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** July 26, 2026
- **Deadline:** November 27, 2026
- **Program Start:** December 5, 2026
- **Program End:** January 8, 2027

## Contact

**Email:** riwsgallery@gmail.com

**Phone:** 401-726-1876

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/agreetoterms.php?ID=17925