Exhibition

Awards

Distinctions

Abstract watercolor painting of a woman's face with flowing hair, splashes of paint, and vibrant colors.

A woman smiling and holding an open magazine in her right hand and a closed magazine in her left in a room decorated with plants, framed artwork, and trophies.

Two people, a woman and a man, standing in an art gallery, smiling and holding a certificate. The woman has black hair and is dressed in a black dress, while the man has glasses and is wearing a suit. There are paintings on the wall behind them.

Welcome to the curated record of my professional artistic journey. Here you’ll find a comprehensive overview of the exhibitions, awards, and distinctions I've been honoured to receive as a Canadian watercolour artist.

My work has been featured in prestigious venues including Federation Gallery in Vancouver, international exhibitions, permanent collections, and juried shows celebrating artistic excellence. I am deeply grateful for distinctions such as recognition from international competitions, national art societies, and community arts organizations.

This page is regularly updated to reflect current and past exhibitions, achievements, and milestones in my art career.

Thank you for following along and celebrating these special moments with me!

Signature Member | Federation of Canadian Artists
Signature Member | Women in Watercolor
Elect Member | Society of Canadian Artists
Elect Member | Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour
BC Representative | IWS Canada
Charter Member | North American Watercolor Society
Associate Member | Women in Watercolor
Associate Member | North West Watercolor Society
Associate Member | National Watercolor Society
International Brand Ambassador of Rockwell Art Supplies
International Brand Ambassador Golden Maple Arts

A woman with shoulder-length black hair holding a matching pig illustration mug and cushion in a room with a bookshelf, large plant, and framed certificate in the background.

Open magazine with watercolor portraits of diverse women, featuring colorful and expressive artistic styles. The magazine spreads include an article with the title 'The Essence of Humanity' and another page showcasing different watercolor portraits with technical descriptions.

2026

Signature Member | Women in Watercolor
Elect Member | Society of Canadian Artists
Elect Member | Canadian Society of Painters in Water Color
Presenter | The World of Watercolour 2026 | Terracotta LLC
Presenter | Watercolor Live 2026 | Streamline Media
Juror | 7th Annual Women in Watercolour Competition
Juror | 2026 Art Speaks | Federation of Canadian Artists
Juror | 2026 Annual International Mail-In Art Exhibition | Federation of Canadian Artists
W&N Demonstration Artist | Opus Art Supplies
Presenting Artist | Toronto Watercolour Society
Presenting Artist | Don Valley Art Club
Presenting Artist | World Watercolour Day | International Watercolour Society Canada
Ambassador of World Watercolor Month

AWARDS

Winner, Artists Under 40 Category, February/March 2026 Salon Art Prize | PleinAir® Magazine and Fine Art Connoisseur
- "Your Way Was Through The Sea"
Finalist | Splash 27: Best of Watercolour | Awarded by Chris Krupinski
- "Light of Datong, China"
New Talented Artist | Fabriano Aquerello 2026
- "My Father's House"
Semi-Finalist | Target Painting Prize 2026
- "Your Way Was Through The Sea"
Extended Long List | 2026 Jackson's Art Prize
- "Search me and know me; Light my Darkness"

PRESS

'Painting The Unseen' | 6-Page Editorial in The Art of Watercolour Magazine (#62) | Diverti Editions
'The Essence of Humanity' | 8-Page Editorial in Watercolor Artist Magazine (Summer 2026) | Golden Peak Media
'Making a Splash - Lorraine Simonds', Happenings Feature in Watercolor Artist Magazine (Spring 2026) | Golden Peak Media
Artwork "Perplexed but not Despairing" Featured in Artists Magazine (Jan/Feb 2026) | Golden Peak Media
'Meet Lorraine Simonds' | Leadership Development Feature Article in Bold Journey
BoldBrush Recommends: Lorraine Simonds | Informed Collector | BoldBrush
Painting Watercolor Portraits That Resonate | Artists Network
6 Ways to Foster Authenticity in Your Art | Artists Network
Artist Spotlight: Lorraine Simonds | Rosemary & Co Blog

EXHIBITIONS

Permanent Installation | The Ledge Ministry Centre

Rooted: The Journey of a Living Faith | Care Gallery
Duo Exhibition
New Jersey | TBA

2026 Annual International Mail-In Art Exhibition | Federation Gallery
Juror, "Morning Stroll"
1241 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 4B7 | +1 (604)-681-8534

2026 Home - SCA 58th Juried Exhibtion | Society of Canadian Artists
Juried Exhibition, "Your Way Was Through the Sea"
1241 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 4B7 | +1 (604)-681-8534

2026 - Calendar Exhibition and Competition | Federation Gallery
Juried Exhibition, "Lights of Datong"
1241 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 4B7 | +1 (604)-681-8534

Fabriano in Aquerello 2026 | International Watercolor Museum
Juried Exhibition
International Watercolour Museum, Fabriano, Le Marche, Italy

IWM2026 | International Watercolour Masters
Juried Exhibition, "I Lift My Eyes"
Lilleshall Hall, Shropshire, TF10 9AT, England

2026 Annual International Representational Exhibition | Federation Gallery
Juried Exhibition,, "Seek me and Know me, Light My Darkness"
1241 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 4B7 | +1 (604)-681-8534

Seen & Known | Solo Exhibition by Lorraine Simonds
Solo Exhibition
Foyer Gallery | Squamish Library, Squamish, BC, Canada

2026 Art Speaks | Federation Gallery
Juror's Piece, "Your Way Was Through The Sea"
1241 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 4B7 | +1 (604)-681-8534

2026 Inaugural Members Online Exhibition | North American Watercolour Society

2026 Women in Watercolor Online Exhibition | Women in Watercolor

Open magazine titled "The Art of Watercolour" with watercolor paintings and articles on watercolor techniques and artists.

An open magazine displaying watercolor artwork portraits of children and adults, with a cityscape photograph on the cover next to the magazine, on a gray concrete surface.

Poster for the 7th Annual Women in Watercolor International Juried Competition, featuring nine women artists' headshots with their names, and the event is sponsored by Holbein.

A woman holding a blue watercolor pad with the name Lorraine Simonds written on it. She is smiling, wearing earrings, a patterned cap, and a conference badge around her neck, standing in a room with a brick wall and a projection screen behind her.

A woman standing in an art gallery, holding a framed certificate, smiling. Artworks are displayed on the white walls, and sunlight streams through large windows in the background.

A colorful watercolor painting of a woman's face, focusing on her eyes and lips, with the details blending into an abstract background. The image is part of a promotional poster for a Canadian watercolor exhibition.