Letter from WSA Past President
William C. Morris

 

I want to make you aware of some issues regarding the WSA 73rd annual competition this year. WSA  regrets that several paintings were found to be in violation of the rules set forth in the prospectus.

To  assure adherence to the Prospectus’ requirements in future competitions, WSA  has put in place a Screening Committee to review all art (digital images and delivered work). This will be a two-step process:

1. Review digital submissions to assure the painting image meets the Prospectus requirements prior to Juror Selection.

2. Review actual painting to assure the Prospectus has been followed regarding “aqueous” application, supports, framing, etc. before hanging.

The WSA Screening Committee’s decisions will be final. WSA is fortunate and proud to have talented members in watercolor painting excellence. We want to be fair and just to all members and maintain the integrity of a national watercolor society. Therefore, the Screening Committee will review all entries against the WSA Prospectus.

Please read carefully:

Delivered works that do not pass final screening will be disqualified and returned at artist’s expense. Submitting a work of art to a WSA exhibition shall constitute an agreement on the part of the artist to comply fully with the conditions and terms set forth in this Prospectus as well as in the Acceptance Form.

ALLOWED:

NOT ALLOWED:

FRAMED WORK ALLOWED

NOT ALLOWED

Please print these instructions for your future use when entering WSA’s Exhibitions. WSA wants to emphasize the importance of reading and adhering to the Exhibition Prospectus carefully.

WILLIAM C. MORRIS, WSA President
June 11, 2014