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April 2025

Bridging the Past: An Idaho Art & Preservation Month Event

By All IWS Info

Hello Art Organizations!

You are cordially invited to an evening of art and preservation to celebrate Idaho Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month and the renovation of the historic U.S. Assay Office, a National Historic Landmark and home to the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). On May 1st from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, SHPO will welcome artists, preservation partners, and members of the public to the freshly renovated Assay Office, where will debut the winning design of the Rainbow Bridge poster contest. Attendees will receive a copy of the poster and food options will be available.

In February, the Idaho SHPO held an art contest for the design of the annual Archaeology & Historic Preservation Month poster. We had over 100 submissions from so many mediums—including linocuts, watercolors, mixed-media, photographs, and many more. The response to our contest reminded us how powerful art can be as a medium to celebrate historic places.

As part of our event, we invite you to set up a table on the Assay Office lawn to promote your organization. We do ask that you provide your own table, tent, chairs, etc. Please RSVP by April 21st if you would like to table at this link: Bridging the Past Organization Participation Form.

What: An evening of preservation and art to celebrate Idaho Archaeology & Preservation Month

When: May 1st, 4-7pm

Where: Assay Office, 210 W Main Street, Boise ID

We hope you will join us and spread the word about this special evening where preservation and the arts collide!

Click the link to RSVP

Or contact 208-488-4743 or email [email protected].

Kayla McElreath, M.H.P. (she/her)

Compliance Architectural Historian

Idaho State Historic Preservation Office

210 W Main St.

Boise, ID 83702

Office: 208.488.7473 

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IWS 2025 Annual Juried Membership Exhibition

By Annual Juried Exhibition, Annual Show Location, ArtCall

Greetings IWS 2025 Annual Juried Membership Exhibition participants:

Wow, that’s a long greeting.

Since it’s nearly noon on April 1, I feel safe in saying that the ArtCall announcement process worked, and everyone has been notified of their status regarding the show.

For those of you who were accepted into the exhibit, congratulations!  I wish each of you the best in being selected for the awards and travel show.

In viewing the web gallery, this year has a spectacular offering of excellent work.

Remember that your painting does not have to be accepted into the exhibit to be put on display for potential sale at the Riverside Water’s Edge Gallery.

Consider framing your work and sending it for hanging!  One of our members did just that last year and sold two paintings for more than their posted prices, and they now hang in the gallery at Idaho Power.  So don’t lose faith!
Remember that all artwork must arrive by Tuesday, April 29 at:

  • The Riverside Hotel
  • 2900 Chinden Blvd.
  • Boise, ID   83714
  • Attn:  Sandra Davis (Albright)

A huge Thank You to the entire membership for such a terrific response to the exhibit!

Scott Muscolo, IWS Annual Juried Exhibition Chair
805-795-0252