IWS 2024 Fall Miniature Show Information
Exhibition Dates: Oct. 1 through Oct. 30, 2024
Venue:
Waukee Public Library
950 Warrior Lane
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 978-7944
Key Dates:
09/01/2024 Registration opens
09/28/2024 Registration closes
09/30/2024 Drop-off or shipped art to be received:
Jan Globuschutz
Attn: IWS Miniature Show
2505 SW 36th Street
Ankeny, IA 50023
Note: All artwork must be dropped-off or
mailed to Jan’s home no later than, Monday,
Sept. 30th. If you have questions, you may call
Jan at (515) 229-6722. There will be no in-
person artwork drop-off, at the Waukee Public
Library.
11/02/2024 1:00 – 3:00 PM, artwork pick-up at Jan’s home.
Entry Fee:
Include your entry fee check in the amount of $10/painting, payable to Iowa Watercolor Society.
Important Shipping Details:
Affix a label to each painting back that includes your name, contact information, title, and painting price.
If you would like your painting(s) to be shipped back to you (vs. pick-up in person at Jan’s home), you must include a prepaid, return shipping label (with barcode), FedEx or UPS.
Library Hours:
The exhibition will be open during library hours. Library hours are currently listed as:
Monday – Tuesday, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, closed
Please verify library hours prior to traveling.
Sales:
If interested in purchasing artwork, please email the Iowa Watercolor Society: iowawatercolorsociety@gmail.com
PROSPECTUS
On-line registration runs Sept. 1 through Sept. 28, 2024. All entries must be compliant with the following eligibility requirements. The Registration Entry Form
Link is located at the end of this prospectus.
Eligibility:
1. IWS members only (visit iowawatercolorsociety.org
to become a member)
2. Original Artwork Only
a. Only done by you
b. No copies of others’ artwork
c. No copies of published photos
3. Recent Work
a. Created in the last two years
b. Not previously shown in an IWS show
4. Medium
a. Watercolor paint and other mediums such as ink,
watercolor pencils, gouache, etc.
b. Any paper acceptable such as cotton, Yupo, rice, etc.
c. Other techniques acceptable such as collages
5. Presentation
a. Maximum frame size not to exceed 8" x 10"
b. Wired and ready to hang
c. Paintings recommended to be protected by non-
breakable acrylic glazing (i.e. Plexiglas)
6. Entries must be submitted online by Sept. 28, 2024
7. Each artist may submit 1 or 2 paintings
8. Include your check for the entry fee of $10.00 per
painting, payable to Iowa Watercolor Society
Terms:
All sales will be handled by the artist. A 10% donation of all sales is requested and should be made to the exhibition venue. Sold artwork must remain on display until the exhibit closes. If not for sale, check NFS on the entry. Paintings are not insured by the exhibition venue or the Iowa Watercolor Society. It is at the discretion of the artist to provide their own insurance.
Iowa Watercolor Society will assume the privilege of photographing paintings on exhibit or using the painting images entered for the purpose of publicity on the IWS website, IWS Facebook page or newsletters. The Iowa Watercolor Society reserves the right to reject any work that arrives damaged.
Noncompliance with these requirements may result in artwork being disqualified.
For questions, please contact us at: iowawatercolorsociety@gmail.com.