56th International Exhibition

January 31-March 15, 2026
Arts Benicia, Benicia, California

 

Accepted Artists

 

 

October 1, 2025, 5:00 pm PDT	Entry deadline
November 1, 2025	Acceptance notification
January 2-4, 2026 New Dates!	Receive shipped paintings
January 2-4, 2026, Noon-4:00 pm PST New Dates!	Receive hand-delivered paintings
January 5, 2026 New Dates!	Awards selection
January 31, 2026	Exhibition opens
January 31, 2026, 4:00-6:00 pm PDT	Artist Reception and Awards Ceremony
March 15, 2026	Exhibition closes
March 17, 2026, 1:00-4:00 pm PDT	Pick up of hand-delivered paintings

 

 

Pat Moseuk, Juror of Selection

Pat began painting when she was just 5 years old. By the age of 17, she held her first solo art exhibition. She pursued her education at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, as well as at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree with distinction in Illustration. After working as a freelance designer and illustrator for several years, Ms. Moseuk naturally gravitated towards abstract art. She primarily works with acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, and collage on paper, panels, and canvas. She is a nationally award-winning artist, educator, juror, and a signature member of several watercolor societies, including the American Watercolor Society and the California Watercolor Association.

 

Dongfeng Li, Juror of Awards
Dongfeng Li completed his undergraduate degree in China before receiving a Master of Art Education from the University of South Alabama and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree from Southern Illinois University. He has concentrated on watercolor since 2007 and has exhibited nationally and internationally since that time. His paintings have won more than thirty awards, including from the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society, and the Transparent Watercolor Society. He is a signature member of both NWS and AWS, having achieved the status of Dolphin Fellowship. His paintings have been featured several times in Watercolor Artist magazine.

Arts Benicia is a non-profit arts organization located in the historic Commanding Officer’s Quarters in Benicia, California. For 38 years, they have served as a hub for a vibrant community of talented artists from the Bay Area and beyond. They are dedicated to providing dynamic exhibitions, educational programs, and classes that support artists and engage the broader community. Their mission is to stimulate, educate, and nurture cultural life in Benicia and the surrounding region, primarily through the visual arts. Arts Benicia is supported by memberships, grants, donations, sponsorships, and fundraising events. To learn more, visit their website at artsbenicia.org.

QUESTIONS
If you have any questions, please email 56questions@californiawatercolor.org.
You can also call one of the exhibition co-directors: Ruth Miller at 925-683-1120 or Iretta Hunter at 925-330-2988.

PROSPECTUS
Download the prospectus PDF here