Idaho Watercolor Society

You are viewing the 52 paintings juried into the 2023 IWS Annual Exhibition. Esteemed Artisit, Robin Poteet, was the Juror.

Click here to view full paintings from the 2023 Juried Membership Exhibition

Juror's Choice: The Art of Being, Anne Watson Sorensen

First Place: Don’t Cry Wolf, Torgesen Murdock

Second Place: Old Forge at Murphy, Idaho, Laurie Asahara

Third Place: Ramble, Pam Grant

Fourth Place, Ruth Clark: Old Rail Bridge, Hugh Mossman

Ed Robinson Memorial: Ready in 5 Minutes …, Lori Kay Seale

Dwight Williams Memorial: Beginnings”, Linda Aman

Betty Benson Memorial: Bristlecone Pine Grove, Joyce Green

Welles Seifert Memorial: Sarnsfield, St. Mary Church, Dwight Williams

Honorable Mention, Idaho Art Gallery: Out of Sight, Out of Mind, Carol HasBrouck Browning

Will Nelson Memorial, Roots Family History: Snowy Woods Bryce Canyon, Carol Elliot Smith

Honorable Mention, Merri Artist: Artist’s Point at Yellowstone, Donald Nafus

Honorable Mention, Art Chowder Magazine: Sunning, Jackie Zumalt

Honorable Mention, IWS: Cranes Calling, Joni Frey

Honorable Mention, IWS: Margarita, Gail Greco

Honorable Mention, IWS: Presumed Closed, Scott Muscolo

Honorable Mention, IWS: Maybe? Maybe Not…, Lester Scott

Honorable Mention, IWS: Clarks Point, Sharon Herther

Honorable Mention, Cheap Joe's Art Stuff: Sweet Dreams, Nancy Inaba

Honorable Mention, Cheap Joe's Art Stuff: Gardener’s Hand, Rachel Linquist

Caught Cha, Celeste Graham

Brothers and Friends, Steve Gruber

Botanical – Sunflowers, Marilyn Henderson

City Bridge, Dave Earnest

Dusty Day in Dine-tah, Dennis Hayzlett

END OF SUMMER, Cherry Woodbury

Eye Candy, Helen Edwards

Gerald, Gwen J Mac LEAN

Grandpa’s Chevy, Sue Antonich

Heron in the Morning, Diane Hill

Hidden Courtyard, Ying Peng

History Custodians 2, Don Belts

Horseing Around, Barbara Watkins

Independence Day Parade, Jean Nelson Ah Fong

Into The Light, Marina Zavalova

Ketta’s Castuc – Zacatecas, Mexico, Lynn McConnell

Long Day On The Range, Karen Hickman

Monarchs in Winter, Ilse Schreiner

No Obstacles – Black Bear, Karyn DeKramer

Red Magic, C Kay Henry

Seeking Morel Mushrooms, Janet Murphy

Stumped, Roy Gover

Summer Play Ground, Sally Ellis

Succulents, Garianne Erwin

Swamp King, Jane Shimon

The Letter, Renee Galligher

The Mane Event, Cheryll Root

Tita’s Trombone, Julene Knapp

Use it Up: Working Hands Series, Katie Harris

Water Carvings in Antelope Canyon, Arayna Howard

Western Tanager, Susan Snyder

Zelenskyy Cat, Connie Pepper

WELCOME!

The Idaho Watercolor Society is a group of people who share friendship, encourage personal growth, give support to one another, and organize wonderful events. Anyone can join; you do not have to be an artist. The Society sponsors a range of activities statewide: exhibitions, workshops, paint-togethers, social get-togethers, holiday parties, and educational programs where beginning artists can learn and grow. There is also the opportunity to just volunteer and be involved with a variety of activities. Get involved and start benefiting from membership in this creative community.

The 2024 IWS Annual Juried Exhibition is fast approaching. The ArtCall site will open for submissions on Friday, February 9, 2024. Click here for the prospectus.

Visit the 40th Annual Capitol Rotunda Art Show, March 2 (2pm) – 15 at the Idaho State Capitol Building, 4^th Floor Rotunda. Call to artists deadline is Feb. 19^th through ArtCall – iwsrotundashow.artcall.org. Visit the Shows and Exhibition page for more information.

Congratulations to the IWS artists and their artworks chosen for inclusion in the 49th Annual WFWS Exhibition. Visit the WFWS page to learn more.

Mission

Our mission is to promote and support the use of watercolor media and to educate the public as to the significance of watercolor painting.

The Society advances the interests of painters in watercolor and water media through its programs, workshops, and exhibits.

Join Us

We would love to have you join us in our fun and supportive community of water media artists. Membership is $45 per year, or $70 per year for a joint membership in both IWS and Plein Aire Painters of Idaho (PAPI), a $20 savings for full membership in both organizations.

Volunteer

The Society sponsors a wide range of activities across the state, including exhibitions, workshops, paint-togethers, social get-togethers, holiday parties, and educational programs where beginning artists can learn and grow, and seasoned artists can explore new techniques and contribute their talents to better the organization. Volunteer and get involved.

Donate

As a non-profit organization, we depend solely on membership dues and donations. Your contribution ensures that watercolor painting in Idaho continues to thrive. Send your donation to: IWS Treasurer • PO Box 9093 • Boise, ID • 83707