14th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition (GMWE)
The Valley Artists Guild proudly announces the 14th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition (GMWE) —an acclaimed celebration of watercolor painting that has grown from a grassroots show in 2012 into a nationally recognized summer exhibition.
The 2026 exhibition will be held June 11 through July 19 at the Historic Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm & Forest, located on Route 100 in Waitsfield, Vermont.
Featuring the work of over 60 accomplished watercolor artists from across the United States, the exhibition draws more than 3,000 visitors each year to experience a vibrant and diverse range of contemporary watercolor painting, including entries in conjunction with the Whiskey Painters of America—it’s a show within a show!
This year, more than $7,000 in awards will be presented to artists demonstrating exceptional skill and vision in the medium.
The exhibition has received international attention, including recognition by the French publication Art of Watercolour as one of America’s premier summer watercolor exhibitions. This distinction continues to attract highly regarded jurors who carefully select outstanding works for inclusion and award honors.
Come spend an evening summer with us in the beautiful Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm (home of American Flatbread), Waitsfield, VT. Gallery hours are the same as American Flatbread dinner hours, Thursday through Sunday.
