Australia & New Zealand Watercolor Exhibition – Call for Entries
Theme: Emotional Healing – Love and Understanding
Organized by IWS Australia Women in Art and co-hosted by the IWS New Zealand Watercolor Association, this exhibition will be held from September 1 to September 30, 2025. The event will take place in a fully immersive virtual reality metaverse platform, breaking physical boundaries and connecting a global audience through contemporary presentation and interactive experience. An integrated online artwork marketplace will also be available for participating artists.
We warmly invite watercolor artists from Australia and New Zealand to submit works that express emotional healing, love, understanding, and hope through the transparent beauty of watercolor. Whether your style is loose and expressive, impressionistic, or highly realistic, we welcome all works that demonstrate both technical skill and heartfelt emotion.
🌍 Exhibition Highlights:
Virtual Reality Gallery: Explore artworks in a 3D metaverse environment that offers a seamless, immersive global exhibition experience.
Online Sales Enabled: Selected works can be listed for global sale during the exhibition, helping artists reach international collectors.
20 International Guest Spots: 20 free international exhibition slots will be nominated by IWS branches worldwide, fostering cultural exchange and artistic resonance.
🎨 Judge Team:
A distinguished panel of internationally recognized watercolor artists will evaluate submissions:
- Atanur Dogan – Founder & President of IWS Global
- Coco Wing – President, IWS New Zealand
- Mila Renault – Vice President, IWS New Zealand
- Natalie Zuo – President, IWS Australia Women in Art
Under the theme “Love and Understanding,” we look forward to seeing your watercolor creations that gently heal, touch the soul, and inspire meaningful connection across cultures.
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Artist: Natalie Zuo Spotlight:Watercolor Magic on Handmade 300 GSM Watercolor Paper
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Artist Spotlight: Watercolor on Handmade 300 GSM Paper There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing our handmade watercolor paper come to life in the hands of a talented artist. This week, we’re shining a spotlight on @guangyaomanman, (Natalie Zuo)who recently created a stunning piece using our 300 GSM handmade cotton watercolor paper. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, choosing the right watercolor paper can make all the difference. And this artwork proves it. Meet the Artist: @guangyaomanman (Natalie Zuo)Based in Melbourne, @guangyaomanman (Natalie Zuo)is known for delicate floral watercolors that capture emotion and softness in every brushstroke. She recently tried our deckle edge watercolor paper and sent us a gorgeous image of her finished work — and we couldn’t stop staring. Why She Chose Handmade Watercolor Paper Here’s what she had to say: “I’ve worked with a lot of watercolor paper before, but this one felt completely different — the texture, the absorbency, and the way the paint blooms felt organic and free. It held water beautifully and enhanced the pigments without warping. I’ll definitely be back for more!” Real Results: 300 GSM in Action Our 300 GSM cotton watercolor paper is thick, handmade, and designed to handle professional techniques like: Wet-on-wet painting Layering Lifting and blending Bloom effects It’s acid-free, eco-friendly, and made in small batches — with a soft deckle edge that artists love for presentation or framing. Here’s the final result she shared with us:https://labcraftboutique.com.au/cart