WI Exhibition 2025
WATERCOLOR INTERNATIONAL 7
Watercolor International (WI) started in 2012 in Thessaloniki. 30 artists from abroad and Greece participated in the first exhibition.
That was a great success. Five more exhibitions followed (2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023 and 2025) with more and more artists from all over the world.
The artists were very carefully selected. The aim was to bring together works from the world's most famous and successful watercolorists. Initially WI was an invitational-only exhibition. Later an Open Call was introduced, to give the chance to more talented artists to participate. Thessaloniki was now at the center of activities and exhibitions of Watercolor in the world.
Watercolor is one of the most accessible mediums, with materials available even from our school days. This is the reason why sometimes it is underestimated. But in the hands of experienced and talented artists it is a top form of art. The greatest and best-known painters in art - history painted in watercolors and have left great works!
This year, the 7th edition of WI features more than 150 selected painters. WI7 is one of the biggest exhibitions not only in Europe, but also in the world. Given the high level of participating artists, WI is established as one of the most important exhibitions for the best watercolorists from all countries. Various techniques and approaches are exhibited, even different forms of watermedia on paper. Thus, the exhibition presents a "mosaic" of techniques and views of contemporary watercolor.
Few of the invited participating artists in the following photo...
As part of the exhibition, various events are organized, with the most important being demonstrations and workshops by renowned artists, so that the public can learn more about watercolor.
Finally, we have to thank all the companies and individuals who have supported WI over the years and still do this year and certainly the participating artists and jurors who make it one of the best exhibitions worldwide.
OPEN CALL
WATERCOLOR INTERNATIONAL VII
The Watercolor Biennial of Greece
OPEN CALL
The seventh edition of the well known Biennial of Watercolor of Greece “Watercolor International VII” will take place in Thessaloniki, Greece in September 2025. It is organized by “Watercolor International” and has been recognized globally for the very high standard of the watercolors presented.
It is mainly an invitational exhibition, gathering masters from all over the world, presenting the very best of contemporary watercolor/watermedia.
In the last years, after the invited artists list is finalized, an open call is announced so that more artists can have the chance to participate in this prestigious exhibition.
Eligibility
Open to artists 18 years and older.
Entries must be original, created by the artist, under no supervision. No subject.
No year of creation restrictions.
Sizes of watercolors submitted
The size of the submitted/exhibited watercolors can only be half sheet (38x56cm) or quarter sheet (28x38cm). No other sizes can be accepted.
Entries - Entry Fee
Each artist can submit up to 4 jpeg pictures (entries/watercolors).
Name the files following the format ARTIST_TITLE_SIZE
(i.e. “JOHN SMITH_STILL LIFE_38X28CM)
Jpegs should be 300 DPI, 1200 Pixels in the longest size.
You can enter by sending an email with the jpegs and proof of payment to wi5entries@gmail.com
Payment via PayPal to wi3participants@gmail.com or by bank wire transfer.
Entry fee: 35 euros for one or two watercolors
45 euros for three watercolors
50 euros for four watercolors.
You may pay following this link
Artist entry submissions are considered final when the entry fee is paid. There are no refunds.
- Accepted artists/entries will be posted on the WI7 website at www.watercolorinternational.art and the blog watercolorinternational7.blogspot.com
- Only one watercolor per artist may be selected.
- If an entry is accepted, it cannot be substituted with another entry.
Shipping of artworks – Accepted Artists Participation Fee
Once a painting is selected, the artists will receive further directions on how to ship the paintings.
The watercolors will be matted/framed in Thessaloniki.
There will be a participation fee for the accepted artists (further information will be provided with the directions that will be sent.
Liability
While WI – Watercolor International will do the best to ensure that no problem occurs with the artworks, neither WI, nor any receiving/framing/working agent will be liable for loss or damage to any work of art submitted to this exhibition. Insurance is the responsibility of each individual artist.
An exhibition catalog will be published (also e-catalog issued).
Many awards (cash and art material) will be given.
Entries Open: 23 May 2025
Deadline: 18 June 2025 (23.59 Greek Time)
Email Jpegs to: wi5entries@gmail.com
PayPal: wi3participants@gmail.com