Exhibition Dates September 1 - September 19, 2026, at Neilson Park Creative Centre, Etobicoke, Ontario.
This will be the 101st Open Water held by the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour. We are proud to present this exhibition at Neilson Park Creative Centre in Etobicoke, Ontario.
Open Water 2026 is open to submissions painted in Transparent Water Colour as listed in the Conditions of Entry.
PROSPECTUS: Entrants must read the Terms and Conditions (prospectus) prior to completing their entry. This document contains vital information for a successful entry. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that artists read this material early in the stages of planning their entry. Entries will be removed for not complying with the Terms and Conditions. The Terms and Conditions can be found at the bottom of every page here on ArtCall.
Important Dates
Submissions open May 15, 2026
Deadline for entries: EXTENDED to July 7th, 2026 at 12 noon, EDT.
Notification goes out to artists by email by July 13th, 2026
Shipped Paintings must go to CSPWC, 80 Birmingham St, Unit B3 Toronto Ontario M8V 3W6, Canada by Wednesday August 26th
Delivered paintings to arrive at Neilson Park Creative Centre: Sunday August 30, 9 - 4 pm, 2026
Exhibition Opens September 1, 2026
Reception & Awards September 12, 2026, 2 - 4 pm
Exhibition Closes September 19, 2026
The CSPWC/SCPA has been promoting excellence in watercolour through education and exhibitions since 1925.
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