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Artists NetworkOnline
Atmospheric artwork for Splash 28: The Best of Watercolor
The short answer
A competition from Artists Network, run online. Applications close 11 December 2026. Official terms last checked 24 August 2026.
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In the organiser's words
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Splash 28 runs tiered deadlines, with early bird pricing to 9 October 2026 and a final deadline of 11 December 2026 at $40 for non-members and $30 for members. The top three winners receive $2,000, $1,000 and $500, and winners plus more than 100 finalists are published in The Best of Watercolor in Summer 2027. Entry is open to all artists worldwide aged 18 or over, and artwork or reference imagery generated by AI will not be considered.
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Verified facts
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| Organizer | Artists Network |
|---|---|
| Type | Competition |
| Disciplines | watercolor |
| Location / online | Online |
| Eligibility | All artists worldwide aged 18 or over submitting original 2D work in which watercolour is the dominant medium; AI-generated work is excluded |
| Deadline | 11 December 2026 |
| Opens | Not stated |
| Award / support | $2,000 first, $1,000 second, $500 third; ten honourable mentions receive $50 gift cards and memberships |
| Entry fee | Early bird to 9 October 2026 $25; final deadline 11 December $40 non-members, $30 members |
| Funding type | Fee-based |
| Verified | 24 August 2026 |
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