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ART! National Watermedia Exhibition at the RI Watercolor Society, Pawtucket
The 2026 National Watermedia Show is open until July 3rd at the RI Watercolor Society
The Show was open to all artists, nationwide. Joel Popadics, AWS, ASMA, served as Juror
Over $2,500 in cash prizes to be awarded.
Image, top: Fourth Place winner, Diana Aliberti – “Annabelle”
About the RI Watercolor Society
RIWS offers classes, workshops and demonstrations by nationally and regionally acclaimed artists. We have been proud to host Soon Y Warren, Paul Jackson, Joel Popadics, Vladislav Yeliseyev (in association with the New England Watercolor Society), Lian Quan Zhen, Irena Roman, Paul George, Tom Lynch, Birgit O’Connor, and more. RIWS also hosts opening receptions for each of its in-person exhibitions that are free and open to the public. Located in the JC Potter Casino Building, a historic lakeside “boathouse” in Slater Memorial Park, RIWS features an art gallery, library and studio space. The gallery hosts around 8 in-person shows per year, including the National Watermedia Exhibition & the Simply Watercolor Exhibition, as well as many online shows in between.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote and celebrate the arts and artists through education, exhibitions, and community involvement.
Directions
From Route 95 North or South take exit 2A in Attleboro. This will put you on Route 1A (Newport Ave) South. In approximately 1.5 miles take a left onto Armistice Blvd (RT 15). Go through the first set of lights on Armistice Blvd and shortly after you will see the entrance for Slater Memorial Park on your right. Follow the road a little ways and we are the first building on your right next to the pond.
Please click HERE to find our location using Google Maps:
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 726-1876