Cover Art: Winner of the 40th Illinois Watercolor Society Exhibition for Award of Excellence I. Janet Doll, IWS Rossini’s Last Opera.

IWS IS BACK!

The Next Picture Show is excited to once again host the Illinois Watercolor Society for their 41st Illinois Watercolor National Exhibition. This show features talented artwork by artists from the USA, Canada, and beyond!

Interested in entering? IWS has its own entry and application process. Click here to learn more. The deadline to apply for this show is March 10th.

Juror of Selection and Awards: John Salminen

John Salminen is a signature member of numerous prestigious art societies in the United States, including AWS, NWS, and TWSA. He is also a member of the China and Australia societies and is the President Emeritus of the International Masters of Watercolor Association in Shanghai, China. He has won over 290 awards in national and international exhibitions!

LEARN MORE about John Salminen

Opening Reception

The opening reception will occur Saturday, May 3rd from 1:00–4:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, with a CASH BAR available during the reception.

About the Illinois Watercolor Society

The Illinois Watercolor Society was established in 1981, and the first exhibition took place in 1982 at
Glenview, Illinois. Today, with over 190 members, IWS sponsors both a national show and a members’
invitational exhibit. IWS has also partnered with the Oak Brook Library and holds four meetings that feature demonstrations by nationally recognized artists, which are free and open to the public.

Check out the Illinois Watercolor Society website here!