Central New York Watercolor Society
Central New York Watercolor Society

2025 Annual Members-Only Juried Exhibition

June 2 – August 15, 2025 Wilson Gallery, Falcone Library at Le Moyne College, Syracuse
Deadline is April 21st. Members Only.
Open Calls

Opens April 2, 2025.

Open for entry on April 2, 2025.
Deadline for entry: April 21, 2025

Venue

Wilson Gallery
Noreen Reale Falcone Library / LeMoyne College
Wilson Gallery, 1419 Salt Springs Rd.
This call for art is open to all Associate and Signature members in good standing. (Dues current). Members may submit 1 or 2 paintings/images online to be juried by Linda Wokoun.

Juror of Selection and Awards

Linda Wokoun
Signature member and past president of the Florida Sun Coast Watercolor Society, member of the Florida Watercolor Society and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America.

Awards

  • CNYWS Best In Show (Medal on display, plus $300)
  • Three Artistic Merit Awards, $100 each
  • Three Judge’s Choice Awards, $100 each

Entry Fees

CNYWS Associate and Signature members only: $25 for 1 or 2 paintings.

Watercolor Requirements

  • All work must be original.
  • No reproductions will be accepted.
  • Works done at a workshop or under the supervision of an instructor are not eligible.
  • Paintings done from published photos (such as those on “free” online image sites), or reference materials that are not the creation of the artist, are not eligible.
  • Photo reference material must be by you, the artist, or from a permission-granted, non-published photo taken by others.
  • Paintings shown at previous CNYWS exhibits are not eligible.
  • All paintings must have been executed within the past two years.
  • All work must be in water-soluble media on paper or Yupo.
  • Water- soluble media includes: Transparent or opaque watercolor, casein, gouache, egg tempera, and acrylic painted in an aqueous manner (no thick or raised impasto-like application).

    A limited use of pastel, collage, or ink, not constituting more than 10% of the painting, is allowed.

Exhibition Requirements

  1. All paintings must be framed under Plexiglas. No glass will be allowed. If matting, only white or off-white is allowed. A 2 inch minimum of mat border is allowed, although a 3 - 4 inch border is preferred. A thin, 1/4 inch, colored liner is permitted. Frames must be sturdy and wired to hang. No sawtooth hangers.
  2. All delivered art must be boxed in a sturdy container that can be easily carried by one hand. If container is too large, hand holds should be cut into the container for ease of carrying. (Attached strings as “handles” are not recommended.)
  3. The box should be designed for ease of opening and re-sealing.The size of the box must be appropriate for the size of the largest painting in the box. Each box (as well as each painting) must have label(s) attached with the artist’s name, address, email or phone number, and painting info.
  4. Members shipping work by USPS or UPS/Fed Ex must send to Shipper/Receiver no later than 'deliver to collector' deadline date of the exhibit. All shipping fees, to and from, are the responsibility of artist.

Artist Statements

We encourage artists to provide a brief statement (30 words or less) to be displayed with each painting. We have had very positive feedback from gallery visitors regarding the personalized statements, as they allow viewers to connect more closely with the work.

Statements should be specific to each work and approx. 30 words or less. What inspired the work? What materials or techniques were used?

Please provide your artwork statements using the form provided in the ShowSubmit entry process.

Sales

Work may be for sale; NFS is allowed.

Shipper/Receiver

Karen Harris
315-637-8209 (h)
315-430-7381 (c)

200 E. Genesee St.
Fayetteville, NY 13066

Work to Collectors and Shipper/Receiver by May 29th

Collectors

Kathryn Wehrung
315-884-6758
[email protected]
5345 Guy Young Road
Brewerton, NY 13029

Kathleen Guthrie
315-956-1008
[email protected]
104 Merriwether Dr.
Syracuse, NY 13219

Pam Lynch
315-761-8457
111 Ryan’s Way
Oneida, NY 13421
[email protected]

Kathy Pfeifer
607-226-0329
[email protected]
677 County Rd.33
Norwich, NY 13815
Wilson Gallery/ Falcone Library
Building #5 on map
Visit www.lemoyne.edu for a larger version

Lot EE on Salt Springs Rd across from the Falcone Library has 10 visitor parking spots. Lot C has 6 handicap parking spots.

There is a small access road to the left of the library that comes off Salt Springs Rd. Use this for dropping off or picking up paintings, if it is available. VERY limited parking there, so you will need to move to another lot afterwards, if you plan to help with hanging or take down. Lot C should be fine for the reception date.

If you would like to contribute an item for the reception, please contact Karen Harris: [email protected]

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on May 13, 2025.

You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and tapping the Notifications at the top right of the screen, or in your Entry History.

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.

Note: Entries made prior to 2023 may not display the View Notification link.

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.

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 (April 21, 2025.)
  • 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.

Support

Need Assistance? For questions about CNYWS or this Prospectus, please contact Pamela Lynch ([email protected]) or Karen Harris ([email protected]).

For technical support or questions about the entry process, first check our Help Center or Entry Guide for detailed guides and troubleshooting tips—most questions are answered there. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support at [email protected]. We’ll respond between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.