SEPTEMBER 15TH- OCTOBER 23RD

Rocky Mountain National Watermedia is generously sponsored by Jane and Leonard Diggs, Hébert Advisory Services, and Patricia and David Rucker. Additional support provided by Golden Software, James and Terrey Harrod, Joyce and Jack Shelton, and Rosalie Silver.

“This national exhibition has a rich history of showcasing the best talent in watermedia from around the country,” says Executive Director, Hassan Najjar. “Our visitors will see an impressive array of styles on display.” 

RMNW’s annual tradition began in 1974 when local artists approached Foothills Art Center with the idea of a national watercolor show. Forty-three years later, Rocky Mountain National Watermedia has become one of the foremost watermedia exhibitions in the country.

“The Rocky Mountain National Watermedia committee, founded in the beginning, extended watercolor to watermedia,” adds Patricia Rucker, Chairperson of the RMNW Committee. “This year’s exhibition includes acrylic, tempera, casein, as well as mixed watermedia.”

The 2016 juror, internationally known artist, Katherine Chang Liu, reviewed more than 500 entries from 228 artists representing 34 states. Works that range from highly articulated realism to engaging works of abstraction in a variety of watermedia punctuate an exhibit that enthusiasts and appreciators alike will enjoy.