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April 2025

Apr 29
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IWS SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for May

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements

IWS SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for May

Exhibits:

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Carrie Cornils – My artwork will be shown at the new St. Al’s Art wall in Boise, ID for the month of May.

I will be attending the Plein Air Convention in Lake Tahoe, NV may 19-23, 2025 learning from over 75 top expert artists from around the world.

I will have two pieces on exhibit at the Sun Valley airport May 21 through August, 2025.

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Mary Gardiner painted a watercolor of the Rainbow Bridge and will participate in festivities and art sales with many other artists – Thursday May 1st 4-7 pm – at the U.S. Assay Office, 210 W Main St, Boise. Come join in the celebration. Thank you.

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Jean Ah Fong is exhibiting at Eagle City Hall for the month of May.  The theme is “Iconic Idaho.”  I have painted some of my favorite Idaho scenes. Stop by and see if you can identify them!  City Hall is open from 8 am to 5 pm.

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Jessica L Bryant, IWS – has a solo show at Coeur d’Alene Galleries, the opening reception is Friday May 9, 5-8pm. She also has work in the Summer Show at Settlers West Galleries in Tucson, the Transparent Watercolor Society of America Exhibit, the National Watercolor Society Member Exhibit, and the Idaho Watercolor Society Exhibit. She earned signature status with the TWSA and was awarded the Morris Watercolor Guild Award of Merit in that show. Jessica has a new online course with Artefacto that is launching with a free online workshop on Tuesday, May 13 at 9am Pacific Time.

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Renee Galligher – Award of the Western Federation Watercolor Societies Signature Status with the WFWS 50th Anniversary Exhibition. Thank you to juror Ken Call for selecting my painting, “South Fork of the Salmon River” for the Western Federation Watercolor Societies 50th Juried Exhibition.

Award Winner status in the Richeson75 International Art Competitions, Still Life and Floral 2025 for her poured watercolor, “Rhubarb Beauty”.

Acceptance into the 2025 Idaho Watercolor Society Annual Membership Juried Exhibition with her painting, “My Indian Blanket”.  The award ceremony will be Tuesday, June 3.

Entered two paintings, “The Letter” and “St. Joe River” into the Professional Division for the Nampa Art Guild Annual Spring Show “Spring Forward with Art”. The award ceremony and artist reception is Tuesday, April 29, 5 – 7pm, at the Nampa Public Library.

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Karyn deKramer – Proud to have my painting ‘Morning Glory’ -Bald Eagle juried into the IWS 2025 Annual Juried Exhibition. Please join us at the Awards Ceremony at the Riverside Hotel, Tuesday June 3, 5:30 -8:30. The exhibit is on display May 5 -June 30.

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Workshops: 

None reported.

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Happy Painting! 

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Karyn deKramer

SW Email Communicator

[email protected]

Apr 28
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IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion

IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

Eagle Hills Church…  651 N Eagle Rd, Eagle, ID 83616

Monday, May 5,  1 – 3 p.m.

Special Note:

For this month at least, the critique will be run by Anne Watson Sorensen and Pam Grant!  This will be a real treat as they are both recognized artists with a lot of good thoughts to share. If you are looking for some good serious help, this is the month.  Well, certainly one of them.

Directions:

In Eagle from State St. go north on Eagle Rd. to the top of the hill.

We meet downstairs in the Music Room 

Parking is available in the lower lot.

Having trouble with a painting?…bring it.

Have a successful painting?…We’d like to see it and cheer!

No painting to bring…Come anyway…..

…it’s all FUN, FRIENDLY and HELPFUL !

“Get that old stuff out from under your bed or off your easel and bring it in for discussion, we’re all friends and there’s no crying in watercolors!”

-Scott

Questions? email Scott    [email protected]

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Karyn deKramer

SW Email Coordinator

[email protected]

Apr 26
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IN PRAISE OF OUR HARD-WORKING VOLUNTEERS!

By All IWS Info, Membership

 

IN PRAISE OF OUR HARD-WORKING VOLUNTEERS!

 

Besides being home to some talented artists, the Idaho Watercolor Society is a great place to get honest feedback, learn new techniques and problem-solving skills, have an opportunity to interact with some amazing artists and truly fun people who are happy to share their love of painting with those around them.

We rely on our members to take up the slack and keep our organization running smoothly.  We could not survive as a state-wide organization without our wonderful volunteers.

Without them, we would struggle to maintain our membership levels and continue to grow and succeed.

That’s where you come into the picture!  We have a lot of members who are not only talented artists but also have begun retiring from long careers in careers like management, finance, fine arts, marketing and organizing shows throughout the state of Idaho.

We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to fill various vital roles within our organization. Positions such as board members, treasurer, fundraisers, speakers, newsletter articles, and educational workshop coordinators are crucial for our continued success.

Moreover, we need local regional representatives to ensure that the art continues to flourish in different areas throughout Idaho. Your contributions can make a significant difference in keeping the artistic spirit alive and thriving.

We have some exciting events coming up including the Idaho Watercolor Society turning 50 YEARS OLD! We already have a committee that is working on some special events to celebrate these last 50 years

We have an immediate need for the following positions:

  • Vice President – works closely with the President to move into that position
  • Treasurer
  • Secretary
  • Membership Director – (we may have a volunteer)
  • Social Media Coordinator – (we may have a volunteer)

If you have any ideas for workshops, art shows, or new initiatives to engage our membership, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected]. Together, we can take the Idaho Watercolor Society to new heights!

All descriptions for these vacant positions are listed on our website.  Please review these and let me know if you have any questions.

Lynn McConnell
Vice President
[email protected]

Apr 21
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Hello IWS exhibitors for the 2025 Annual Juried Exhibition

By Annual Juried Exhibition, Annual Show Location

Hello IWS exhibitors for the 2025 Annual:

If you are planning on delivering your painting in person to the Riverside Hotel, 2900 Chinden Blvd, Garden City (Boise) 83714:

  • The delivery date is Tuesday, April 29.
  • Please arrive between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
  • Please use the Sapphire Room entrance, it’s through those doors and a quick left down the hall.
  • If you have not sent in your insurance contract for the Water’s Edge Gallery, plan to fill one out at the hotel.

Thanks, see you Tuesday April 29!

Scott

Scott Muscolo, IWS Annual Juried Exhibition Chair

805-795-0252

Apr 21
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SW Monthly Member Exhibit/Workshop Call for Announcements for May

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements
SW Members
SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements for May
Important:  Email your announcement to Karyn at  [email protected]
 Greetings,
It is time again to submit your upcoming watercolor exhibit, or workshop announcement into the May email listing.  A monthly list of watercolor exhibits members are participating in and/or watercolor workshop opportunities taught by members.

To participate and have your announcement posted, please send a prepared announcement to Karyn by the deadline: April 28. There are a few requirements: Please keep it short (short paragraph), text only (no attachments), text that can be cut and pasted. One link is OK. Watercolor media related only.  -Thank you.

Deadline Apr 28
Very Important! Please email your announcement to Karyn at  [email protected]
Question or Comments contact Karyn: [email protected]
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Karyn deKramer
SW Communications Coordinator
Apr 18
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Artist Opportunity – Meridian Arts Commission

By ArtCall, Region - Southwest

Meridian Arts Commission – Call to Artists:

 

Hello Idaho Watercolor Society,

 

The Meridian Arts Commission invites visual artists and artist groups to submit their artwork for display in 2026 at Meridian City Hall’s Initial Point Gallery. The gallery displays one-to-two-months long exhibits that are juried by the Meridian Arts Commission and feature a variety of artwork from emerging to established artists in all mediums including painting, photography, sculpture and more. The gallery, filled with natural light, features about 100 linear feet of wall space for the display of two-dimensional art, as well as four hand-crafted display cases for the exhibition of three-dimensional works of art. The gallery is open weekdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding holidays. Admission to the gallery is free and open to the public.

The deadline to apply is Friday, May 30, 2025 at 3:00PM. For more information and to apply to the call, visit https://meridiancity.org/calltoartists. For more information about the gallery and upcoming exhibits, visit www.meridiancity.org/gallery.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks so much!

Best,

Sarah

Sarah Alford | Arts Assistant

City of Meridian | Parks and Recreation Department

33 E. Broadway Ave. Ste. 206, Meridian, Idaho 83642

Phone: 208.489.0399

 

Meridian Parks and Recreation: Quality. Community. Fun.

All e-mail messages sent to or received by City of Meridian e-mail accounts are subject to Idaho law with regard to both release and retention, and may be released upon request, unless exempt from disclosure by law

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Karyn deKramer

IWS SW Email Communicator

[email protected]

 

 

Apr 15
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Greetings IWS 2025 Annual Show Participants: Juried or Non-juried Paintings

By Annual Juried Exhibition, Annual Show Location

Greetings IWS 2025 Annual Show Participants:

This applies to all members who participated in this year’s annual show:

If you wish to exhibit your SUBMITTED PAINTING(S), whether you were accepted into the juried portion or not, please complete and return to Scott (either by mail or scanned and emailed) this No Charge insurance contract (available at the end of this message in a link) from the Riverside.

It simply insures your painting for the amount you indicate on the form.  Without this, if your painting walks out of the hotel or is damaged, you are not insured.  This costs you nothing.

As a reminder (and it’s on the prospectus) your painting must be received by April 29, either delivered in person or shipped.

If you are hand-delivering your painting, please bring it BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9:00 AND 11:00 AM.  The time of delivery was not specified on the prospectus.

AGAIN, PLEASE HAND DELIVER YOUR PAINTING BETWEEN 9:00 AND 11:00 AM ON APRIL 29, TUESDAY.  (Unless you are shipping your painting, of course.)

Please download, complete, and return the form available by clicking here, as soon as possible.  I need them by early next week at the latest.

Thank you!

Scott Muscolo, IWS Annual Juried Exhibition Chair

805-795-0252

Water’s Edge Gallery Contract 2025

Apr 15
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SW Abstract Workshop with Pam Grant

By Region - Southwest, Workshops
SW Members Workshop:
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‘No Mistake – No Stress’  Abstract Workshop with Pam Grant
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April 26, from  9:30am to 3:30pm  at the Hope Lutheran Church.
Cost is $40.00.
If interested, please email Cathy Anderson to register.  [email protected]
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A “No Mistake -No Stress” Abstract painting workshop.. “I will demonstrate the materials that I like to use in my abstract paintings. I would like you to think of shapes not things. We will be using tissue paper for texture, watercolor and acrylic medium. It will be a day for you to paint, play and rely on your intuition.” -Pam Grant    – Questions about the workshop call Pam  208-739-3440.
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Karyn deKramer
SW Email Coordinator
Apr 14
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WFWS50 Award Winners

By WFWS

Please congratulate Gail Greco, who won the Sunshine Award ($1,000) sponsored by the Arizona Watercolor Association for her painting, “Winter Twilight”, Jessica Bryant, who won the Yellow Rose Award of Excellence ($900) for her painting, “Endurance”, and Shelly Johnson, who won the David Dean Memorial Award ($800) for her painting, “Happiness on a Tire Swing”, at the 50th Annual Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Exhibition in Lubbock, Texas. Jessica Bryant, Renee Galligher, Gail Greco, and Torgesen Murdock also received WFWS Signature status this year. All IWS members who entered WFWS50 should receive their catalog later this month.

It was an outstanding show and IWS was well represented in accepted work and in awards this year.

Thanks,
Shelly Johnson
IWS WFWS Delegate

Apr 05
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Reminder… IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion

Reminder… IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

Eagle Hills Church…  651 N Eagle Rd, Eagle, ID 83616

Monday, April 7,  1 – 3 p.m.

Directions:

In Eagle from State St. go north on Eagle Rd. to the top of the hill.

We meet downstairs in the Music Room 

Parking is available in the lower lot.

Having trouble with a painting?…bring it.

Have a successful painting?…We’d like to see it and cheer!

No painting to bring…Come anyway…..

…it’s all FUN, FRIENDLY and HELPFUL !

“Get that old stuff out from under your bed or off your easel and bring it in for discussion, we’re all friends and there’s no crying in watercolors!”

-Scott

Questions? email Scott    [email protected]