Furthering the Appreciation and Knowledge of Watercolor and New Jersey Watercolor Artists
Guardian of the Reef Marie Natale
2026, 84th Annual Open Juried Exhibition
In-Gallery Exhibition
Middletown Arts Center (MAC), 36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ
Exhibition Dates
October 4 – 24, 2026
Congratulations to all the Artists accepted into the Exhibit!
NJWS 2026 84th Annual Open Juried Exhibition Accepted artists
Yvonne Mucci, Breaking Light
Peter S Arakawa Geese & Bridge at Lake Papaianni, Edison
Michael Berardesco Olives, Bread and Wine
Lisa Budd Alleyway
Laura Camunas Autumn Mood
Hana A Aviv Leafy Stars
Michele Berardo Floribunda
Sharon Buttress Last Days of Pompeii
Candace Cobb Whispergrove
Annette Conticchio Going Fishing!
Jim Cottingham Memories of Yesterday
Kathy Daniel Joyful Bajan
Mark de Mos Still Life with Oranges and Lemons
Gwynn W Di Pilla Cuban Market
Peggy Dressel A New Member of the Family
James Fiorentino Hiding in plain sight
Sandra Frank Juicy Apples
Jane E Getty Winter Serenity
MaryAnn Goodwin Alice’s No Riff Raff
Ann Smiga Greene Follow the Light
Glenda S. Haas Brighton Beach
Linda Hejduk Jody
Richard Hoffman Jarvis Sound at Wildwood Crest
Judith Hummer A Boy and His Dog
Paul R Jablonski The Chinese Vase
Sasha Keys Be My Friend!
Ping Lin Focus
Makarand Magare ...And That’s When She Said…
Randy Mayer Me!
MaryBeth McCabe A Line in Time
Sandy Mezinis The Skeptic
Joe Milligan Shorebreak
Yvonne Mucci Breaking Light
Marie Natale Gourmet’s Touch 2
Denis Orloff Galli Curci Barn
Nancy Robinson Journey
Marilyn Rose In the Rain
Thomas E Rutledge Freedom Ride II
Tim Saternow Greenwich Village Garage
Michael Scherfen Palace Guard, London
Judith Schimmel Nature’s Toll
Dennis Short Pro Model
Manuel Sia Shape of Time
Wayne Skyler Morning Tea
Hemal M Solanki View of Life
In K Son Orchid Explosion
Jackie St. Angel Storyteller
Ed Szep Belford’s Still Waters
Bruce Tangowski 476 On The Highline
Dee Turba Flowing Waters
Zina Umyn Fig story
Michelle Vargas Lost in the Snow
Tracey C Witter The Gathering
John Wolff On My Way
Lisa R Zablocki The End of the Day
Eileen Ziegler Sea Discoveries
Important dates
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Exhibition Dates-October 4 – 24, 2026
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Reception and Awards presentation-Saturday, October 24, 2026, 1–3pm
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Closing and Pick Up of Paintings-Saturday, October 24, 2026, 3–4pm
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Exhibition/Awards Posted online-October 26, 2025
Awards
$8000 in Cash and Merchandise
Juror of Selection
Mr. Stan Kurth, stankurth.com
Juror of Awards
Ms. Chris Krupinski, chriskrupinski.com
2025, 83rd Annual Open Juried Exhibition
Best in Show NJWS Founder’s Award
Lisa Budd
The Layover
NJWS Memorial Award
Ann Smiga Greene Shape Shifters
$9000+ in Cash and Merchandise
Juror of Selection
Mr. David Becker, beckerart.net
Juror of Awards
Mr. James Toogood, pafa.org/staff/james-toogood
Annual Open Juried Exhibition
The New Jersey Watercolor Society Annual Open Exhibition is held in the fall every year. It is juried and judged by prominent water media artists for acceptance and awards. In recent years, the exhibition has been held at the Middletown Arts Center in Middletown, NJ. Cash awards have exceeded $7000. This exhibition is open to all water media artists.
This exhibition is open is open to any person 18 or older who supports the advancement of water media art in New Jersey.