The Magic of Mood: Art Inspiration from Splash 21
For more than 20 years, the annual Splash Watercolor Competition has been celebrating the outstanding work being done in watermedia by contemporary artists from around
Splash 24 | The Best of Watercolor
Closed For Entries!
Our premier watercolor art competition is open for entries! Now in its 24th year, Splash: The Best of Watercolor is a great opportunity to earn recognition and awards for your work. With over 100 winners and prizes ranging from cash to publication, what more could you want?
The final deadline to enter is December 6!
Prizes & Awards
First Place Winner: $2,000 cash
Second Place Winner: $1,000 cash
Third Place Winner: $500 cash
10 Honorable Mentions receive a $100 ArtistsNetwork.com gift card
Award winners will receive a free Artists Network Membership for 1 year ($99.99 value), and a digital award-winner badge. Winning entries, PLUS an additional 85+ finalists, will be published in The Best of Watercolor (a special publication from the editors of Artists Magazine).
Deadlines & Fees
Early Bird Deadline: October 11, 2022
Nonmembers and Members: $30 per entry
Final Deadline Extended! December 6, 2022
Nonmembers: $45 per entry | Members: $30 per entry
Awards Juror
Jean Haines
Jean Haines, a member of the Society of Women Artists, is recognized internationally as a leading watercolorist and popular workshop instructor. Haines’ artwork has been widely exhibited in a number of leading galleries and is part of collections all over the world. As a sought-after workshop instructor, Haines decided to launch an online art school in 2020, and is thrilled to be able to share her watercolor expertise—as well as her inspirations and thoughts about the healing power of art—with students across the globe.
Past Winners
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Splash 22
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Splash 21
Splash 22
The Best of Watercolor
Dive into the world of watercolor in this special publication presented by Artists Magazine and American Artist. Within you’ll find inspiring works from the winners of the Splash 22 watercolor competition, complete with insights from the artists themselves. Spark your creativity with the top prizewinning works that truly demonstrate the “wow” factor. Plus, get ready for next year’s competition with insights on how to master the watercolor medium with juror, Keiko Tanabe. Order or download your copy today!
Splash 21
The Best of Watercolor
Take inspiration from our Splash 21 competition winners in this special publication presented by Artists Magazine! Within, you’ll find 124 extraordinary watercolor paintings with insights into the creative process from the winning artists themselves. From figures and portraits to cities and architecture, there are plenty of paintings to love. Order or download your copy today!
Finding Inspiration
The Creative Spark: Watercolor Inspiration from Splash 22
See a sampling of exceptional paintings from The Best of Watercolor: Splash 22 competition, plus the stories behind them. Prepare to be inspired! For more
Thanks to our competition sponsor, BLICK Art Materials, for being a great supporter of artists and their creative journeys!
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