The Watercolor Society of Indiana Annual Membership Exhibit at The Stutz, 1060 N. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN, 46202. April 18 to May 29, 2026.
This Membership Exhibit in Indianapolis is open to all current WSI Members and gives each of the participating artists the option to sell their artwork. This is not a Juried Exhibit - all 2026 WSI members are accepted.
Online registration is preferred, but you may mail in the form from the prospectus. 2026 WSI Membership Exhibit Prospectus Stutz.pdf *Please do not register until you have your final decision on your painting, name, and price. It creates too much confusion and room for error when requests are made after submission. Thank you very much!
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Deadline: Monday, March 30, 2026.
Painting Drop Off Dates: Saturday, April 11, 2026 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Opening Reception: Saturday, April18, 2026 – 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Painting Pickup: Saturday, May 30, 2026 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
REGISTRATION FEE: $25.00 All registrations must be submitted to The Watercolor Society of Indiana, not to the venue.
ELIGIBILITY
All paintings executed and presented in accordance with the rules will be exhibited. Works not adhering to the following specifications will not be exhibited and their entry fees will not be refunded. The decisions of the WSI Membership Show committee are final.
Please read carefully:
● This is NOT a Juried Exhibit. All skill levels are accepted. 2026 WSI Membership required.
● All current WSI members may register one watercolor painting for this exhibition.
● Paintings exhibited in prior juried and membership shows are eligible; however, the same painting may not be shown two years in a row.
● All paintings must be the original work of the artist. No copies or prints of paintings or published photographs will be accepted.
● At least seventy percent (70%) of the entry must be watercolor paint or watercolor gouache paint. The balance of the entry may be acrylic, acrylic gouache, pastel, charcoal, ink and/or collage (e.g., photos, computer art, fabric, metal foil, etc.).
● Flexibility in surface is allowed (canvas, watercolor board, wood, etc.). All edges must be framed or finished, with no visible staples, nails, or hardware. If submitting an unframed canvas, the outer edges must be painted.
● For this venue, all work must be less than 42” in any direction.
● Strap hangers and hanging wire are required. Sawtooth hangers will not be accepted. The frame must have a strap hanger attached with screws on the back side of each vertical piece of the frame located between 1/3 and 1/4 of the length of the piece from the top of the frame. Click Here for Details on Hanging Requirements.
● The painting and frame must have a professional appearance and be free from damage or blemishes. Ensure the painting is clean, ready to hang and in stable condition.
● A label with the artist’s name, painting title & painting price must be attached to the back side. If not for sale, write "NFS". Please use the attached label.
● Title and price may not be changed after the entry form has been submitted. Please ensure the title and price on your painting label match your entry form. If there is a discrepancy between the form and the label, the information on the entry form will be used.
● No paintings may be removed before the end of the show.
● By participating in the show, artists give WSI and Pattern Magazine/The Stutz permission to photograph or video tape their work to be used for educational and publicity purposes online and social media sites.
● All paintings must be delivered to The Stutz building between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm on April 11th. Contact your Area Representative for delivery if you are unable. Contact Chairperson Katy Volikasif special circumstances exist.
SALES
Images are not required but will be used in online and printed promotional material. Upload the image with the online registration form. If using an iPhone to photograph, turn off the live feature as it will not upload to the website. Each artist is also encouraged to promote the sale of their painting.
The artist receives 70% of the selling price. All sales are handled through the WSI website. Paintings may be NFS. However, if a painting is sold during the exhibit, the commission must be admitted to WSI in good faith. If this painting is sold within 30 days after the exhibit because of being seen at The Stutz, the artist is asked to make a donation to WSI.
DELIVERY & PICKUP OF PAINTINGS
Your Area Rep is able to transport work to the venue and it is strongly encouraged that members utilize this help. Members may park in the Stutz lots (see map below) or unload at the North entrance on Capitol Ave closest to 11th St. WSI workers will be there to unload paintings. Pull up to the front and place your hazards on when unloading, or utilize the street parking.
Painting Drop Off Dates: Saturday, April 11, 2026 – between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
Painting Pickup: Saturday, May 30, 2026 – between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
Each painting must be signed in at drop off and signed out at pick up. Out of respect for the venue, membership chair and volunteers, please do not arrive outside of these times. The artist or buyer is responsible for picking up the painting at the designated pick-up time only. If you plan for a volunteer to pick up your painting, you must submit written confirmation to Chairperson Katy Volikas prior to May 30th.
Members outside Indianapolis may arrange assistance for delivery or pickup by contacting their WSI Area Representative. Contact information for each representative is available on the WSI website Member Directory and Board of Directors Page. If you do not know who your Area Rep is, look on the Area Map.
AREA REPRESENTATIVES
Contact information for each representative is available on the WSI website Member Directory and Board of Directors Page.
• Area 1 - Libby Marks-Shepard
• Area 2 - Susan Voigt
• Area 3 - Susan Semenick
• Area 4 - Sheryl Thurston
• Area 5 - n/a
• Area 6 - n/a
• Area 7 - Shirley Woolard
• Area 8 - Open – rep needed!
• Area 9 - Sandy Hall
• Area 10 - Nancy Rairdon
• Area 11 - Debi Black
The Watercolor Society of Indiana will exercise diligent and reasonable care, but neither WSI nor The Stutz will be responsible for loss or damage to any painting. We recommend getting insurance on your painting if you have concerns. By participating in the show, the artist assumes all risk and agrees to the rules and conditions of this prospectus.
UNCLAIMED PAINTINGS
You will be charged $45 if your painting is not picked up at the end of the exhibit. WSI will do its best to offer volunteer help, but you must confirm with WSI if you need assistance. Unclaimed paintings will become WSI property 60 days following the closing of the show.
OPENING RECEPTION
Everyone is invited and encouraged to bring guests to the Free Opening Reception of April 18, 2026. Details to follow.
PARKING
The Stutz has multiple parking lots to accommodate a large number of visits. Some lots have a flat parking fee, while others have an hourly rate. Metered street parking is available around the building and on nearby side streets.
QUESTIONS
Contact Membership Exhibit Chair Katy Volikas or Executive Director Tanya Roberts with questions via the Membership Directory at www.watercolorsocietyofindiana.org/Member-Directory. Please do not contact Pattern Magazine or The Stutz.
To learn more about The Stutz, visit: https://www.thestutz.com/
