About
The TnWS Biennial Juried Exhibition is the official statewide exhibition for 2026. It is an opportunity for you to enter an exhibition that does not require framing or delivery to a gallery. The Exhibition will be juried by Sterling Edwards, an internationally recognized artist, teacher, and author. The Exhibition open May 9, 2026 at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center and will be posted on the TnWS website and will have over $5000 in awards. A select group of paintings will travel the state of Tennessee. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity.
Be sure to carefully follow the Prospectus instructions.
Artist Eligibility
The biennial exhibition is open to Tennessee Watercolor Society members and to non-members. Entrants may submit up to THREE digital images, but only ONE painting is eligible for inclusion in the show.
Requirements
All entries must meet the requirements specified in the 2026 Online Exhibition Prospectus . Please read the Prospectus very carefully before submitting your painting image(s).
Entry Procedure
The Entry Deadline is March 1, 2026.
No more than one painting per entrant will be selected for this exhibition. Pay the entry fee through PayPal or by credit card online after clicking the SUBMIT button at the bottom of the entry form below. It is not necessary to have a PayPal account to pay with a credit card through PayPal.
- Application will be on the webpage to begin Feb. 1, 2026
- Pay the entry fee with PayPal (account or credit card)
- After payment, images meeting the specifications in the 2026 Online Exhibition Prospectus should be submitted by email to: tnws.exhibitions@gmail.com.
- We must receive your submission by March 1, 2026.
