The IWS is holding as an online silent auction! Who among us doesn’t enjoy the thrill of selling a painting? Learning one of our paintings has SOLD is validation that our artistic expression is valued by another!

Entry for this auction is open to all current IWS members. The auction will be hosted online via 32auctions, https://www.32auctions.com. Our IWS website will provide the link to view and bid on our members artwork. Plan now to enter your original work(s) and let us help you make that sale(s)!

PROSPECTUS

DATES:
Entry runs Feb. 10 - March 14, 2025.
The IWS Members Auction will take place March 18 - April 18, 2025.

ELIGIBILITY:
Review All Requirements Carefully
1. Open to all 2025 IWS Members. To become a new member or to renew your
membership, visit: https://www.iowawatercolorsociety.org/join-us.
2. Original Unframed Artwork Only
a. Only done by you.
b. No copies of other artwork.
c. No work completed in workshops or with an instructor.
d. No copies of published photos or work from photos that you did not take.
3. Recent Work or Artist's discretion
a. Created in the last four years, or at the artist's discretion as completion date of
artwork.
b. Not previously shown in any IWS show.
4. Medium
a. Watercolor paint and other mediums such as ink, watercolor pencils, and
gouache.
b. Any rag or wood pulp paper acceptable. Also, Yupo and rice paper.
c. Collages acceptable if your original work.
5. Presentation - The artwork image must be presented as right-side up (image may
not appear upside down or laying on its side).

HOW TO ENTER:

From Our Website, www.iowawatercolorsociety.org/events
1. Under Events, click on Members Auction on the drop-down menu. The auction Entry
Form link appears after Prospectus. Click on the link to access the Entry Form.
2. Each artist may enter up to three paintings. The Entry Form accepts three images.
3. Painting Title – Enter only the painting’s title (without the .jpg extension).
Example: painting’s title - Winding Willow Road (file name: windingwillowroad.jpg),
enter Winding Willow Road.
4. Price – Enter the dollar amount without cents (e.g., for a price of $300.00, enter
300). Bidding opens at 50% of this price. No reserves (minimum amount you would
accept) are allowed. An opening bid will become a painting sale if no additional bids
are received. Additionally, IWS will retain a 15% commission on all sales. Set your

price accordingly.
Example 1: Price is $600. Multiple bids received reach $600. IWS retains $90.

You receive $510.

Example 2: Price is $600. Opening bid received for $300. No additional bids

received. IWS retains $45. You receive $255.

Example 3: Price is $600. No bids received. IWS retains $0. You receive $0.
5. Painting Dimensions - Enter the height and width of the painting in inches.
6. Upload Image - Digital image file(s) must conform to the following:
a. File must be in .jpg format (with .jpg extension) – no other formats accepted
(e.g., windingwillowroad.jpg).
b. File must be within in the 470KB to 20MB size range.
c. The photograph of your artwork must be ONLY the unframed, unmatted
painting. Crop image so only your artwork is presented (no other background).
d. Make sure your image is at its best. Use filtered natural light. Your image will
be displayed on the 32auctions platform and may be used for IWS publicity.
e. If the image fails to upload, check that its size conforms to the above
requirements.
f. Any image file not conforming to the IWS naming convention and size may
be disqualified.
7. Entry Fee - $10.00 per painting, (limit 3 paintings), utilizing PayPal during the entry

process (PayPal account not required – use any major credit card to make a one-
time payment). No checks accepted.

AGREEMENT:
1. Sales – IWS will collect payment and then issue paper checks (less the 15%
commission) to the artists that sell their paintings.
2. Shipping - Artists are responsible for shipping their unframed painting(s) directly to
their buyer(s). IWS will forward the buyer(s) mailing address/contact information to
the artists selling works. Communication with patrons regarding shipment is the
responsibility of member artists. We ask that you ship sold work in a timely manner,
e.g., within 3 business days of the auction closing, so your patron(s) can expect
delivery within 7 - 10 business days. For shipping supplies (Kraft mailing tubes,
corrugated cardboard, etc.) visit www.uline.com.
Iowa Watercolor Society will assume the privilege of using any submitted painting image for the
purpose of publicity or reproduction on the IWS website, Facebook page or other promotional
communication.
Iowa Watercolor Society reserves the right to decline or disqualify any work that does not
comply with the prospectus. For assistance, email the IWS Exhibition Chair at
iwsexhibit@gmail.com.