The Tallahassee Watercolor Society (TaWS) is hosting the opening reception for its 2026 Tri-State Annual Juried Water Media Exhibition on May 28, 2026, at the FSU Museum of Fine Arts in Tallahassee, Florida. The exhibition features works by local artists from Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, and is juried by nationally renowned watercolor artist Don Andrews, a past board director of the American Watercolor Society whose paintings have earned multiple awards including three from the American Watercolor Society and two Best of Show awards from the New England Watercolor Society.
This exhibition matters because it highlights the vibrant regional water media community in the southeastern United States, providing a platform for artists from three states to showcase their work in a respected museum venue. The involvement of a nationally recognized juror like Don Andrews elevates the exhibition's prestige and offers local artists valuable exposure and professional recognition, reinforcing the importance of regional art societies in fostering artistic talent and community engagement.