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February 2026

Reminder: 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, Mar 2, – 1 – 3 p.m.

What:  Monthly in-person critique

Where:  Eagle Hills Church, but in the upstairs community room (to the left as you enter the double doors), park in the upper lot—this change may last for several months as it has to do with limiting access to the school area downstairs

When:  1:00-3:00 PM

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

42nd Annual Capitol Rotunda Art Show Announcement

By All IWS Info

Hello IWS Members,

I’m reaching out with a favor to ask.

As we prepare for the 42nd Annual Capitol Rotunda Art Show, we could truly use your help spreading the word. This year is especially meaningful as the Idaho Watercolor Society celebrates 50 years! The Rotunda Show is one of our most visible and impactful public events and its success benefits our entire organization.

Please click here for a printable poster. If you’re willing, please consider printing a few copies and placing them anywhere in your community that you think people might notice them. Great possibilities include local art organizations, community centers, churches, libraries, coffee shops, gyms, recreation centers, workplaces, and neighborhood bulletin boards (anywhere people naturally gather).

You can also share the poster digitally (via email or on social media) with family and friends, and include an invitation to RSVP to our event online on Facebook: https://facebook.com/events/s/the-42nd-annual-capitol-rotund/1214835127154319/

Or if you aren’t on social media here’s our Boise Weekly shareable event listing:
https://www.idahopress.com/boiseweekly/local-events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3500483-the-42nd-annual-capitol-rotunda-art-show-artists-reception

Even if you are not participating in the exhibition this year, your support matters. This show represents who we are as an organization (50 years strong) and helps ensure we continue to have a vibrant presence in Idaho’s arts community for years to come.

Thank you for considering how you might help amplify this event. Every small effort adds up.

Cheers,

Beth Trott, IWS Rotunda Art Show Coordinator

443.824.0624
bethtrott@gmail.com
www.theartofbethtrott.com
https://www.instagram.com/bethtrott/

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, Mar 2, – 1 – 3 p.m.

What:  Monthly in-person critique

Where:  Eagle Hills Church, but in the upstairs community room (to the left as you enter the double doors), park in the upper lot—this change may last for several months as it has to do with limiting access to the school area downstairs

When:  1:00-3:00 PM

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

SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for March

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements

SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for March

Exhibits:

Callie Zamzow – I will have a painting in the Idaho Watercolor Society’s 42th Annual Rotunda Show in March.

Shelly Johnson is pleased to share that her painting, “Beau at Easter”, was accepted into the Western Federation of Watercolor Society’s 51st Annual Juried Show. WFWS51 will be hosted by the Colorado Watercolor Society. The exhibition opens May 9, 2026 and shows to June 27, 2026 at the Curtis Center for the Arts in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Beth Trott– The 42nd Annual Capitol Rotunda Art Show.  I’m excited to be both organizing and participating in the IWS 42nd Annual Capitol Rotunda Art Show at the Idaho State Capitol where I’ll be exhibiting my watercolor painting “The Family That Digs Together”. An artists’ reception will be held March 21, (11am–2pm) so be sure to invite your friends and family. I hope to see everyone there!

Beth Trott – Idaho Falls 18th Annual National Juried Exhibition. I am proud to announce that my watercolor painting “Before the Music” has been accepted into the Idaho Falls Arts Council’s National Juried Exhibition, a multi-media show featuring artists from around the country. The exhibition opens March 19 with a public reception that evening.

Joyce Green has a painting “Persistence of Pine Triptych”  accepted in the 17th Annual Signature Watermedia Exhibition at the Fallbrook Art Center in Fallbrook, California.  The Show will be open March 21, 2026 through April 18th.  Joyce will also have her work featured on this year’s Trailing of the Sheep Festival poster!  More about this in future!

Idaho State Capitol – Rotunda Show- Idaho Watercolor Society 700 W. Jefferson St., Boise. March 21st-27th Reception: March 21st 11:00-2:00 open to the public, refreshments served at reception. Linda Aman has a painting in this show “New Beginnings” with other members of IWS.

Linda Aman’s sculpture “Seafloor Lace” is juried into the 18th Annual National Juried Exhibition Idaho Falls Willard Art Center, Carr Gallery. 498 A St. Idaho Falls.  Reception and Awards 6:30pm March 19th.

Debra Bruner will be sharing her watercolor work in Great Falls, Montana, March 19–22, during the Legends West Art Show at the Shonkin Events Center.

Debra Bruner will have three watercolors on display at the Waters Edge Gallery located in the Riverside Hotel, Boise. The Catwalk event runs March through April. Artist reception, meet and greet is held April 3rd from 5:30-7:30 pm.

 

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Idaho Watercolor Society 42nd Rotunda Exhibit  March 15 – 28, 2026

Artists reception Sat March 21 11:00am – 2:00pm.

Come meet the artists, vote for your favorite painting and enjoy free refreshments! Free and open to the public at the Idaho State Capitol.

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Workshops/ Classes:

Jessica L Bryant will be giving a live demo during the World of Watercolor online event, four days of live instruction from leading watercolor artists from around the globe. March 19-22. Get $50 off with code bryant2026. She is also on the faculty of the Plein Air Convention and Expo in May, save $100 with discount code PACE-BRYANT. More info at www.jessicabryant.com/general-info

Joyce Green will be teaching a one day workshop on Wild Waters with the Nampa Art Guild this Friday, February 27th from 10 to 3.  Contact the Guild for further information.

Linda Aman-FREE ART TALK – Wednesday, March 4th , 7:00pm-8:00pm. MST time. Email Linda to get on the list A one hour Zoom PowerPoint discussion on art. March 4th topic is “Review and Reflections” 2025-2026. Join us and enjoy art topics for free. linda@amanarts.com

Linda Aman – In Person Watercolor Classes– Star, Idaho. 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: Mondays March 2nd,  16th and 30th 1:00pm-4:00pm. Price $35 per class.  Star, Idaho. To sign up and for address. Email linda@amanarts.com 

Master Art Classes Online Live – Linda Aman – Lessons on Zoom Tuesdays (usually every other week) Similar to in person “open paint” sessions, where you can share what you are currently creating. Email a painting in progress to Linda the day before class. You will have instruction and paint time during class. Artists learn from a wide variety of art. All the critiques and suggestions from each artist’s paintings will increase your knowledge. Tuesdays March 3 rd,10th, and 31st. 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, email me know if you are interested).

Linda Aman-Private in person, Watercolor and Mixed Media Lessons are available – email to schedule a time and date. linda@amanarts.com

Linda Aman-Consulting and Critique on Zoom are available – email to schedule a time and date.  linda@amanarts.com 

 

IWS Watercolor Workshop – Pocatello, Idaho “Rust & Corrosion” 

Instructor: Linda Aman

Saturday, March 14 | 10:00 AM–4:30PM  

Location: Pocatello Art Center 444 Main N, Pocatello, ID

Fee: $45.00 (IWS special fee, generally $95.00 for the workshop)

 Join Linda for a hands-on workshop exploring the look of rust, corrosion, and texture using unusual color choices and granulating paint techniques. Instruction is step-by-step, with individual guidance throughout the day. Reference materials and select art supplies will be available in class. Participants should also bring their own art materials. Contact Regional Representative Stan Cope for supply list and additional information and to sign up. skicope@gmail.com

                                                   

Linda Aman – Flash Class-In Person Watercolor Class Idaho Falls, Idaho. 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: March Friday 6th 1:00pm-4:00pm. Price $35 per class  To sign up Email linda@amanarts.com 

Happy Painting! 🙂

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Karyn deKramer

SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

Xi Guo Workshop at WFWS51

By All IWS Info, WFWS

Registration for Xi Guo’s workshop at WFWS51 in Denver, Colorado is now open. Since Xi lives in Florida and does most of her workshops on the East Coast, or Italy, this is a great opportunity to take her workshop in the West where it is easier for most to attend. If you are an IWS member, you can take Xi’s workshop for $400.00, otherwise it is $450.00 for non members. Workshop is May 5 to May 7, 2026. All the info is on the website, https://coloradowatercolorsociety.org/event-6571135

A ‘shout-out’ to one of our northern IWS members

By All IWS Info, Region - Northern

Currently, IWS does not have a northern representative to share exciting information with its members, so IWS is happy to share her accomplishments with everyone.  Coeur d’Alene Press did a nice press release on Priscilla Patterson’s accepted work into the Cheyenne Days Western Spirit exhibition. https://cdapress.com/news/2026/jan/30/local-artist-to-show-works-in-cheyenne-days-western-spirit-art-exhibition/  Congratulations, Priscilla!

WFWS51 Accepted Artists

By All IWS Info, WFWS

Please congratulate the six Idaho Watercolor Society members who had paintings accepted into the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies 51st Annual Juried Show:

Jessica Bryant, Fluid Harmony

Gail Greco, North of Ketchum

Shelly Johnson, Beau at Easter

Hugh Mossman, First Snow

Ying Peng, Smoker

Lori Kay Seale, Citizen Dreams Fading Away

32 IWS members submitted 66 paintings for consideration, and only 100 were accepted out of the 877 entries from the 10 WFWS member societies.

Thank you to all that entered!

Shelly Johnson

IWS WFWS Delegate

shellyejohnson@yahoo.com

SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements Call for March

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements
SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements Call for March
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Very Important!  Do Not hit the Reply button to this message.  Please make sure your announcement message is sent to the email address of iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com. I recommend you Copy/ Paste iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com into your email.  Mail To: iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com 
I look forward to getting your next announcement.  🙂
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 Greetings,
It is time again to submit your upcoming watercolor exhibit, or workshop announcement into the March 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: Feb 23. 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 February 23
Very Important! Please, please make sure your announcement is sent to:  iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com    
Do Not Reply to this message. 
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Karyn deKramer
SW Email Communicator

Membership Directory Update for 2026

By Membership

The membership directory will be published earlier this year to provide current board and membership information. We will be publishing the directory by the end of this month.

If you have not renewed your membership and want to be included in the directory, you must renew by the end of this week, Friday, February 13.

If you cannot remember if you have renewed for 2026, please log on to our website at www.idahowatercolorsociety.org and go to your membership record or email me to double check. I will be happy to check for you. Your username is your email. If you cannot remember your username, again, please contact me and I will let you know. Please do not create a new username as it will not link to your existing records if you have them.

Renee Galligher
Membership Director
reneegalligher@gmail.com 
208 867 5967

IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion, Uncategorized

IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

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

Monday, Feb 2, – 1 – 3 p.m.

What:  Monthly in-person critique

Where:  Eagle Hills Church, but in the upstairs community room (to the left as you enter the double doors), park in the upper lot—this change may last for several months as it has to do with limiting access to the school area downstairs

When:  1:00-3:00 PM

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