SPANNING DELTA III

OPEN CALL

Watercolour Award & Exhibition

Watercolour has played a pivotal role throughout art history. Evolving from quick sketching and a documentation medium in ancient art and Renaissance studies (such as the works of Albrecht Dürer) into a standalone expression, celebrating the drama of light and nature with Romantic masters like J.M.W. Turner. With the arrival of modern art, the fluidity and transparency of watercolor paved the way for Impressionism and Abstraction through works by artists like Wassily Kandinsky and Paul Klee. It continues today as a contemporary technique defined by precision, spontaneity, and little to no room for error.

Despite the dominance and widespread popularity of oil and acrylic paints among the general public, watercolor commands a unique appeal rooted in its challenge for handling and its unforgiving nature, demanding a high level of skill and a practised spontaneity. Today, the intrinsic value of this historic medium is further amplified as it offers a tactile, physical experience on paper that cannot be replicated or replaced in the digital art era.

We are pleased to announce an open call for submissions for our upcoming exhibition dedicated exclusively to the watercolor technique.

• Submission Period: December 31th.

• Entry Fee: €45

• Submission Limit: Submit up to 3 artworks per artist

• Maximum Dimensions: 50 × 70 cm (up to 60 × 80 cm including the frame)

How to Apply: Email images of your artwork to:
kifan@pakd-gallery.com

Awards and Exhibition Details

• Selected artists will be invited to participate in a joint group exhibition at PAKD Gallery Berlin.

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Prize winners will be awarded an additional joint exhibition at PAKD Gallery Berlin at a later date.

• Exhibition dates: To be announced — early 2027.

Shipping and Liability:

Artists are solely responsible for the delivery and collection/return of their artworks.

The gallery assumes no liability for any damage or breakage incurred during shipping and transit.