The 49th Southern Watercolor Society exhibition comes to the Gadsden Arts Center & Museum in Quincy, Florida, running February 20 through April 25, 2026. Now approaching its half-century mark, this annual juried show is one of the most respected watercolor exhibitions in the Southeast.

Inside the Southern Watercolor Society Exhibition

This watercolor juried exhibition Quincy hosts each year brings together work selected by an independent jury from submissions across the Southern Watercolor Society’s membership, spanning multiple states. The result is a wide-ranging look at contemporary watercolor technique, from traditional landscapes and portraiture to abstract and experimental approaches using the medium. Awards are presented across several categories, recognizing both established painters and rising talent within the regional watercolor community.

Visitors often find this exhibition a useful introduction to the range of styles and approaches found within a single medium, since the juried format brings together such a wide variety of work under one roof.

A Two-Month Run Worth Planning Around

Because the 49th Southern Watercolor Society exhibition runs for more than two months, visitors have plenty of opportunity to fit a gallery visit into a trip to Quincy, FL. The exhibition fills the museum’s galleries at 13 N Madison Street, Quincy, FL 32351, in the heart of historic downtown, alongside the Gadsden Arts Center watercolor show’s accompanying programming, with parking and other shops nearby.

For details on gallery hours, group visits, or artist information, contact Kaylia Thompson at the Gadsden Arts Center & Museum.

This exhibition is presented with support from the Gadsden County Tourist Development Council, which highlights events like this to showcase the depth of arts programming available throughout Gadsden County. Don’t miss this rare chance to see decades of watercolor tradition represented in one show, and browse the full Gadsden County events calendar for more things to do nearby.