Show Entries MUST be:
• An original work of the submitting artist;
• Completed within the previous three (3) years;
• Framed and matted in accordance with CFWS Show Standards.

Entry may NOT in any way:
• be done in a live or online class or workshop with input from an instructor.
• be a copy of any other artist’s or photographer’s work, in whole or in part.
• be based upon photographs that are not the legal property of the entrant. Family vintage and heirloom
photos may be used as references. References that are purchased images, stock photos, or are published
or copyrighted or on the internet are not allowed.
• be images or compositions that are generated with AI (artificial intelligence);
• be a print nor a Giclee.
• be a Gelli print or any type of printmaking.
• have been accepted in a prior CFWS juried show
No substitutions or changes in price will be made to an entry after the submissions deadline.

STANDARDS:
• WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS SHALL BE EXECUTED ON PAPER, YUPO OR WATERCOLOR CANVAS BOARDS.
Aquaboard, clayboard, flat or cradled panels coated with watercolor ground or gesso are also acceptable.
• Water-soluble media: such as watercolor, acrylic in an aqueous manner, gouache, egg tempura, and
casein are permitted. Watercolor inks and Acrylic inks are permitted.
• Oils of any kind, pastels, colored pencils and crayons that are not water soluble are NOT permitted.
• Collage is acceptable only if it is paper painted by the artist in water media, in an aqueous manner.
Use of newsprint, magazine material, metallic papers or foils, colored tissue, or computer-generated
material is not acceptable.
• Printing or stamping using eligible watermedia within the composition is allowed if the entire entry is not a
single print (i.e. Gelli print). Use of commercial stamps or stencils are not allowed to comprise a major
element or focal point in the composition.
• Representations of nudes are not allowed unless specifically accepted by the show prospectus.

FRAMING & MATTINGS:
• Frames should be simple, plain and unadorned, in metal or wood, in neutral colors of black, white, grey,
gold, silver, or browns. Frames should have no beading or distressed paint.
• Moulding can be no more than 3 inches in width.
• Frame must be securely wired for hanging – no saw tooth hangers;
• Plexiglas must be used in lieu of glass for safety.
• Neat and clean mats in white, light cream, or off white only; a ¼ inch colored bottom mat liner is allowed.
• Acceptable backing: acid free foamcore is highly recommended. Cardboard is not allowed.
• Watercolors and acrylics that are not framed under Plexiglas must be sealed with varnish or wax.
• Any diptych, triptych or other multiple works shall be mounted in a single frame.

Any submitted work(s) found not to conform to the above criteria and standards will not be hung.
Accepted artwork must be delivered to the designated Drop-off location and picked up after the show during the specified times.

REMOVAL OF PAINTINGS:
Accepted paintings may not be removed until the end of the show unless at the discretion of the show organizers
due to special circumstances.

IF STANDARDS ARE NOT FOLLOWED:
ALLEGATIONS – If an allegation is made that a submitted artwork does not meet the CFWS criteria for entering a
juried show, the artist of the artwork in question will be notified by the Show Chairperson of the allegation and
given the opportunity to respond.
DECISION – After reviewing the allegation and the response of the artist, a committee comprised of Board
members will make the final decision to include or not include the submission in the show.
CONSEQUENCES – If artwork is accepted into a show and subsequently found to have clearly violated the
Bylaws and/or entry requirements, the consequences are as follows:
1. The artwork in question will be removed from the show;
2. Entry fee(s) into the show will not be refunded;
3. The artist will forfeit any award and/or certificate;
4. The artist will forfeit all award monies/gifts received;
5. The artist will not be allowed to enter another CFWS juried show, the length of time to be determined by the
CFWS Board.

Revised August, 2026 by CFWS Board of Directors