Watercolor USA is a prestigious national competitive exhibition celebrating excellence in water media painting. Now in its second year at the Spiva Center for the Arts in Joplin, Missouri, the exhibition continues a remarkable legacy that began at the Springfield Art Museum in Springfield, Missouri, where it was hosted from 1962 through 2023. Spiva is deeply honored to once again steward this historic exhibition and carry forward its tradition of showcasing outstanding water media artistry.
We are also thrilled to welcome Carol Carter as the juror for Watercolor USA 2026. Her distinguished career and expertise bring an exciting perspective to this year’s exhibition.
Begin entering on January 9, 2026, at www.callforentry.org
Deadline is February 16, 2026, midnight CST
Watercolor USA 2026 will be on view from Saturday, May 30, through Saturday, July 25, 2026, with a special opening reception on Friday, May 29, 2026.
