100th OPEN WATER
An International Juried Exhibition in Water Media
Exhibition Dates September 11 – October 2, 2025
OPEN WATER 2025 is the 100th Anniversary Juried Exhibition held by the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour. We are proud to be presenting this exhibition at Teichert Gallery, 1723 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It features watercolour and watermedia paintings from Canadian and international artists.
See the exhibition HERE.
You can watch a recording of the opening reception presentations HERE.
Important Dates
- Exhibition Opens September 11, 2025
- Opening Reception September 11, 2025
- Paint-Out at Point Pleasant Park, Halifax, September 12, 2025
- LIVE watercolour demonstration at Teichert Gallery, September 13, 2025 (see below for details, tickets)
- LIVE watercolour demonstration at Teichert Gallery, September 27, 2025 (see below for details, tickets)
- Exhibition Closes October 2, 2025
Paint-Out at Point Pleasant Park
September 12, 2025, 10 am to 1 pm
Bring your watercolour supplies and spend a couple of hours painting alongside fellow watercolour painters on location in Halifax. Artists visiting Halifax for the exhibition are encouraged to join the exhibition Chairs for an informal, social paint-out at a Point Pleasant Park, in the south end of Halifax. This paint-out is brought to you by the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour (CSPWC) in celebration of their 100th annual exhibition.
NOTE: Questions about this event should be directed to exhibitions@cspwc.ca
Live, In Person Watercolour Demonstration with Poppy Balser, CSPWC
September 13, 1 to 3 pm
Join us for a live, in person watercolour demonstration at Teichert Gallery, host of Open Water 2025.
Poppy Balser, CSPWC, is an experienced and sought-after watercolour instructor. She will be demonstrating how she paints a coastal scene.
Tickets are free, but space is limited. You must register for a ticket to be able to attend. More information and registration is found HERE.
NOTE: Questions about this event should be directed to exhibitions@cspwc.ca
Live, In Person Watercolour Demonstration with William Rogers, CSPWC
September 27, 1 to 3 pm
Join us for a live, in person watercolour demonstration at Teichert Gallery, host of Open Water 2025.
William Rogers, CSPWC, will be demonstrating painting a figure or figures in a casual setting, based on a sketch he did from life in a pub.
Tickets are free, but space is limited. You must register for a ticket to be able to attend. More information and registration is found HERE.
William (Bill) is a past President of the CSPWC and a master painter of the figure in oil and watercolour. Bill is a Signature Member of the American Watercolor Society. He has been recognized internationally for his work, and has several paintings in the personal collection of HRH King Charles III. Currently, Bill’s work is included in the Exhibition “The Art of Royal Travel, Journeys with the King” at Buckingham Palace from July 10 to September 28, 2025.
NOTE: Questions about this event should be directed to exhibitions@cspwc.ca
Accepted Artists, Open Water, 2025
Missy Acker, CSPWC
Harold Allanson, CSPWC
Jennifer Annesley, CSPWC
Simone Bates
Danielle Beaulieu
Coral Ye Chen
Norman Choo, CSPWC
Jane Coventry
Vic Dohar, CSPWC
David Douglas
Cesc Farre, CSPWC
Christopher Gorey, CSPWC
Wenqing He, CSPWC
Brenda Heine
Frances Hessels, CSPWC
Marc Taro Holmes, CSPWC
Xiao Yang Huang
Rosita Law
Dong Li, CSPWC
JC Little
Debra Long
Karen Mai
Valerie McKee
Carlene Moakler
Debra Nodwell
Laurel Onfrichuk
Hugh Partridge
Susan Paterson, CSPWC
Jean Pederson, CSPWC
Gaetan Pelletier, CSPWC
Shelley Prior, CSPWC
Luan Quach
William Rogers, CSPWC
Marlene Rohal
Mark Rosser, CSPWC
Fiona (Yuhong) Shen, CSPWC
Bhupinder Singh, CSPWC
Alex Suprowich
Roy Tibbits, CSPWC
Brian Turner, CSPWC
Cecilia Xiao
Liron Yanconsky
Mary Yurchesyn, CSPWC
Xiaochang Zhang
Accepted Artist, Youth Division
Carter Noseworthy
Prospectus
While entries have closed, the full prospectus of the Call for Entry is available here: CLICK HERE TO READ THE PROSPECTUS.
Questions
If you have questions about Open Water 2025, please first consult the prospectus and then email exhibitions@cspwc.ca
Awards
A.J. Casson Award: Awarded to the best painting in the exhibition, this bronze medal, in honour of one of the CSPWC’s founding members, was inspired by one of Casson’s masterworks. It is accompanied by a CA$2,000.00 cash award. Open to all entrants.
We are grateful for the generous support of our sponsors, who have provided the following awards:
Sally Jarvis Sloan Award: Awarded to artwork of exceptional quality in Sally Jarvis Sloan’s honour through her bequest to the society. $2,500 Cash Award. Restricted to Canadian CSPWC Elected Members only.
Dixon Ticonderoga Award, $1000 Product award. Canadian entrants only.
Golden Artist Colors, maker of QoR Artist Watercolors, $650 Product award. Open to all entrants.
Heinz Jordan and Company Ltd. Award. $600 Product Award. Canadian entrants only.
Carl Schaefer Award. Sponsored by the William R. and Shirley Beatty Foundation. $500 Cash Award. Open to all entrants.
Charles Comfort Award. Awarded to a figurative work of exceptional quality. This is a medal award (cast bronze valued at $500, no cash award) sponsored by the CSPWC in honour of one of the CSPWC founding members. Open to all entrants.
Endeavours Art Stuff Award , $500 value, Endeavours Gift Card and Product Award. Canadian entrants only.
Gwartzman’s Art Supplies Award: $500 Product award. Open to Canadian entrants only.
Baohong Artists’ Watercolor Paper Award. $500 Product Award. Open to all entrants.
Royal Talens Award (Rembrandt brand), $500 Product Award, Canadian residents only.
Michael Harding Award, $500 Product award. Open to all entrants.
Legion Paper Award. $400 Product Award of a variety of artist’s papers. North American entrants only.
Youth Awards:
CSPWC Inspiration Award: $900 Product award from Elected members of the CSPWC.
Shoal Cove Award: $500 Product award from Shoal Cove Sales.
Heinz Jordan and Company Ltd. Award: $200 Product Award.
All award values in Canadian dollars. This list is accurate at the time of publishing. The CSPWC is not responsible for awards later withdrawn by the supplier.
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