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August 2025

Reminder – SW Analysis and Discussion

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion

Reminder… SW Analysis and Discussion

IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

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

Monday, September 1 (Labor Day),  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    scottmuscolo@gmail.com

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Karyn deKramer

SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

ELECTION BALLOT – IDAHO WATERCOLOR SOCIETY 2025

By IWS Annual Meeting

Officers to vote on include:

Scott Muscolo – President
Lynn McConnell – Vice President
Roy Gover – Secretary

Also Vote on 2 additional items:

  1. Change in Treasurer’s role. Due to the fact that we are unable to find a volunteer to serve as treasurer, the Board has proposed outsourcing the bookkeeping to and Dennis will oversee the reports, retaining his title as Treasurer.  This requires a by-laws change.  Please vote on this proposal.
  2. Dues increase. Expenses everywhere are rising and that includes costs incurred by IWS.  Grants to help cover shipping expenses for our traveling show are no longer available and there are several other operational expenses that have risen in price.  Therefore, in order to keep our coffers in a positive space for the foreseeable future, the board is proposing an increase to dues of $10 per year.  That would make annual dues for Active members $55.  (Average cost of 7 societies around the western states is $58.)

WORDING FOR BY-LAWS REVISIONS (in red)

TREASURER

The Treasurer shall have oversight of the financial activities, assets and financial records of the Society.  Beginning in 2026, the monthly bookkeeping activities and year-end reporting will be handled by a bookkeeper.  A bookkeeper will be hired by the Board and their work will be audited on an annual basis by the Treasurer and the Executive Members of the Board.

The Treasurer shall oversee necessary disbursements on a timely basis for the business of the Society as approved by the Board.

The Treasurer shall review monthly bookkeeping reports and present financials to the Board at monthly meetings. The Treasurer will work with the bookkeeper to prepare a year-end report for the annual membership meeting.

The Treasurer shall work with the Executive Members in preparing a proposed annual budget at the fall annual membership meeting.  Once expenses and income for the year are accounted for, a complete budget will be sent to the membership in January for final approval vote by membership. 

All voting must be received by the end of the day, September 7, 2025

If you have any questions, please contact Carol HasBrouck Browning at hazzy1900@gmail.com or 864-423-2521.

Click here to access the voting ballot

Annual Meeting Workshop and Room Reservation Deadline

By Uncategorized

An announcement was sent earlier today regarding the Jessica Bryant workshop at the Annual Meeting in Stanley, Idaho.

It’s critical to sign up by Monday, September 1st, for this workshop. If we do not have the minimum attendance of 12 persons, this will be cancelled. Currently there are six persons signed up.

Rooms must also be reserved by Monday, September 1st.

In addition, if you have a reservation in Stanley, the money back cancellation date is September 2. In other words, if you are going to cancel your room because the workshop is cancelled, you must do so by September 2.

For any questions regarding the workshop, room, or cancellation, email Carol at: hazzy1900@gmail.com or give her a call at 864 423 2521.

Addition-SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for September

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements

Addition -SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for September

A technical difficulty caused me to miss one members announcement.

 

Exhibits:

Carrie Cornils – Artist of the month at St. Al’s hospital Boise, ID.   Art by the River Star, ID Sept. 20 & 21, 2025.   Two pieces on display through the end of October at the Sun Valley airport
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Karyn deKramer
IWS SW Email Communicator
iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

 

 

 

Jessica Bryant Workshop for Annual Meeting

By IWS Annual Meeting
Jessica Bryant Workshop
SIGN UP INCENTIVE – we will hold a drawing. One lucky artist will receive their choice of a refund on 3 nights of room fees or their workshop fee. 
Thursday, Sept 11 – Saturday, Sept 13
Workshop with internationally renowned artist from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Jessica Bryant.
  • Workshop fee $365
  • Thursday 9-11 through 9-13
  • 9am-4pm Thursday & Friday
  • 9am – 2:30pm Saturday
  • Location: Mountain Village Lodge – intersection of Hwy 21 & 75 in Stanley, ID. 833-372- 2643 for reservations.
  • There are still hotel rooms set aside.
  • Non IWS artists welcome!

For questions on mailing the workshop fee, email Carol at: hazzy1900@gmail.com

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, September 1,  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    scottmuscolo@gmail.com

______________

Karyn deKramer

SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for September

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements

SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for September

Exhibits:

Teresa (Teri) Heinz will be one of the artists at Art by the River. Stop by her booth and say hello.  General Event Information: Art by The River Sep 20, 2025 – Sep 21, 2025 960 S Main St, Star, Idaho 83669, United States.

Gary Mccall – A “little Garden City history “at the VAC. Saturdays noon to five. The Gem center “the American Connection” a love story. TVAA , OPUS at the Riverside.

Mary Gardiner 1) Facets of the Gem main gallery Gem Center for the Arts 2417 Bank St, Boise, 11 artists, Sat Sept 13, 5-7 pm Open House and all welcome reception 2)The American Connection at the TVAA Gallery, also at the Gem Center  3) Kuna Arts and History Center, Orchard St, Wed-Sat open 4) St. Luke’s Meridian 5) Sept 18, 4-7 pm Zions Bank Art Show 6) OPUS at the Riverside hotel. Would love it if you can make it to one or more of these receptions/shows, thank you.

Anne Watson Sorensen- Art in the Park is around the corner! Find me, Anne Watson Sorensen, at Booth 30 Sept 5–7 (by the Julia Davis statue at the Rose Garden ). Hours: Fri & Sat 10–8, Sun 10–5. Come wander, soak in the art, and say hi—I’d love to see you!

Hugh Mossman – I am delighted that my watercolor “Driftboat Fishermen “ has been accepted into the Northwest Watercolor Society’s 85th annual international open exhibition to be held November 8 through December 1, 2005 at the  Yuan Ru art center in Bellevue, Washington. Many thanks to NWWS and juror Frank Eber.  -Hugh Mossman.

Pam Grant will be showing her abstract art at the Art Source Gallery. A must see beautiful space located at 1516 W. Grove St. Boise. The gallery is open from Monday through Saturday, 10 to 6. The First Thursday they are open until 9 pm.

New exhibition, Large Men with Small Brushes, will feature the watercolors of Don Belts, Roy Gover, Dennis Hayzlett, Hugh Mossman, and Scott Muscolo. Meet the artists at the Opening Reception at Initial Point Gallery, 3rd Floor of Meridian City Hall, 33 E Broadway Ave, Meridian ID 83642, on Tues, Sep 2, 2025, 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM.  Plenty of parking all around Meridian City Hall. There will be light refreshments. There will also be a Watercolor Demonstration held in the gallery Tues, Sep 16, 2025, 5:30 to 7:00 PM. This will be a free, live demonstration of watercolor hosted by the artists as a part of Meridian Art Week.   The Exhibit will run through Fri, Oct 31, 2025.  Additional information about Initial Point Gallery, can be found at: https://meridiancity.org/gallery/

Workshops/ Classes:

Linda Aman – FREE Zoom “Art Talk” every Month first Wednesdays. Contact Linda ASAP to be on the for the link, Next “Art Talk” September 3rd 7:00pm-8:00pm. Topics Change each month Limited # access – email linda@amanarts.com to get on the Zoom list. 

Linda Aman – In Person Watercolor classes– Idaho Falls, Idaho Studio address: 258 N Water Ave. Idaho Falls, ID Come join us, learn the creative use of watercolor, and strengthen your paintings. Bring a painting you are working on, or Linda can provide a project. Materials are available for use in class, and you are welcome to bring your own. All levels welcome. Date: Monday September 22nd 1:00pm-4:00pm. Sign up Price $35 per class. Email linda@amanarts.com 

Master Art Classes Online Live – Linda Aman – Online Masters Watercolor Lessons with Zoom Tuesdays (usually every other week) Similar to us in person “open paint” sessions, you can share what you are currently creating.  Just email a painting in progress to Linda the day before class. Artists are learning from all the critiques and each artist’s paintings. Wide variety of art. You will have instruction, personal critique, and paint time during class. Tuesdays September 9th and 23rd. Price $30 per classTimes 9:00am-12:00pm or 6:00pm-9:00 (MST)   Email to register linda@amanarts.com   These are Master Level Classes on Zoom. Contact me for more information. We have a few openings. (I am looking to open a Beginners/Intermediate Level Class on-line, let me know if you are interested).

Gloria Miller Allen and Linda Aman Museum Art Exhibit, two women show “Make Your Mark” at The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls Idaho. July 24th – Sept 27th

Make Your Mark is a vibrant celebration of creativity, process, and lifelong learning, featuring the diverse works of Idaho artists and educators Gloria Miller Allen and Linda Aman. Showcasing a wide range of media—including watercolor, mixed media, and more—this exhibition highlights the evolution of an artwork from its first stroke to its final form. Inspired by their book “Clever Endeavors”, Allen and Aman invite visitors to explore the joy of artistic discovery and the transformative power of a single mark. Whether you’re an artist or an admirer, Make Your Mark encourages you to engage, experiment, and embrace the creative journey. Their new book “Clever Endeavors” is now available.  Contact Gloria gloriamillerallen@msn.com or Linda linda@amanarts.com  for more information.

Happy Painting!

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Karyn deKramer

SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

“Large Men with Small Brushes” – Meridian City Hall’s Initial Point Gallery

By Initial Point Gallery, Region - Southwest

“Large Men with Small Brushes” – Meridian City Hall’s Initial Point Gallery

Featuring IWS Artists: Scott Muscolo, Roy Gover, Hugh Mossman, Dennis Hayzlett, Don Belts.

The opening reception will be Tuesday 9/2/2025.  There will be refreshments, and a “Art Search” hunt for kids.
As a second free event, Don Belts, Roy Gover, and Scott Muscolo will do demos in the Gallery on Tues 9/16 5:30-7:00 pm.
Please let me know if you have any questions: 805-584-2217
Shaun Muscolo
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Karyn deKramer
IWS SW Communicator
iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements Call for September

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements
SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements Call for September
Important:  Email your announcement to Karyn at  iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com
 Greetings,
It is time again to submit your upcoming watercolor exhibit, or workshop announcement into the September 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: August 25. 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 August 25
Very Important! Please email your announcement to Karyn at  iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com
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Karyn deKramer
SW Email Communicator