May 2026

SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for June 

Exhibits:

Carrie Cornils – I will have a display at the Art and roses festival on Sunday, June 7 from 10 to 4.  I will have a display at the Meridian fine arts festival on Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28th. Please stop by and say hello!!

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Gary Mccall – The Riverside Hotel, Waters Edge gallery has me up as the featured artist for June.  The show, “a little more history of Garden City.” First Friday reception.

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Mary Gardiner will be showing Lyrical With Yellow art exhibit at Garden Plaza at Valley View retirement home, 1130 N Allumbaugh St, Boise 83704. A reception Wednesday June 10, 5-7 pm. Mary would love to see you there.

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Linda Aman- I am honored to share that my painting Crossroads received Judge’s Choice Award in the Professional Division at the Nampa Art Guild show, judged by Pam Grant.

Linda Aman-I am pleased to announce my painting “Beyond the Rim of Light” has been accepted into the Idaho Watercolor Society Annual Juried Exhibition. The show is held at The Riverside Hotel 2900 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City. April 30^th -June 27^th. The Award ceremony will be June 2^nd 6:30-8:15 open to the public.

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Renee Galligher – Renee is pleased to announce her painting “Stolle Meadows I”, a poured watercolor, has been accepted into the Idaho Watercolor Society Annual Juried Exhibition. The show is being held at The Riverside Hotel 2900 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City. April 30^th – June 27^th. The Award ceremony will be June 2^nd 6:30-8:15 open to the public.

Renee is also pleased to announce her painting, “Rhubarb Beauty,” a poured watercolor, received Third Place in the Professional Division, in the Nampa Art Guild Annual Spring Show held at the Nampa Public Library April 27^th – May 5^th.

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Anne Watson Sorensen invites you to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with BOSCO Artists sharing their vision of “The Pursuit of Happiness”.  Come to the Meridian City Hall’s Initial Point Gallery (3rd floor) May 20th through Friday, July 31st, 2026.  A free opening reception will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2026 from 4:30-7:00.  Exhibition is free and open 8-5:00 Mon-Friday, excluding holidays.  33 E Broadway Ave. I have 3 paintings in this group show.

Anne Watson Sorensen invites you to Sun Valley’s Friedman Memorial Airport now through October to view the new juried exhibition.  Family Circle 2 and Euphoria 3 were selected for this exciting show.  1616 Airport Circle, Hailey, ID .

Find Anne Watson Sorensen’s artwork and prints at the Redfish Gallery at the Sawtooth Interpretive Center from June 1 – Sep 1.  Portions are donated to the Jr Ranger program and furthering Sawtooth educational programs.  Just down from the Redfish Lake Lodge in the Sawtooth Mountains.

Anne Watson Sorensen is delighted to be included in the IWS Juried Exhibition and Founder’s Show at the Riverside Gallery now through July.  IWS was instrumental in my learning and growth as a beginning watercolor artist over 30 years ago! That great learning path began as a volunteer!  (Hint, hint). Riverside Hotel 2900 W Chinden Blvd.

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Jessica L Bryant, IWS Distinguished Merit Member, has several exhibitions this month, including: Transparent Watercolor Society of America, Watercolor Honor Society, Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, Idaho Watercolor Society, and the Prix de West.

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Karyn deKramer – Proud to be included in the IWS Founder’s Show at the Riverside Gallery group show ongoing through July 5th.

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Workshops/ Classes:

Linda Aman – FREE “Art Talk” – on Zoom. Wednesday June 3^rd . Topic Part 2 Design Simplified. If you are not on the Art Talk list. Email linda@amanarts.com  –

Linda Aman – “In Person Watercolor Classes”– Star, 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: Mondays June 8^th and 22^nd.  1:00pm-4:00pm. Price $35 per class.  Email for address in Star, Idaho. To sign up. Email linda@amanarts.com 

Linda Aman – “In Person Watercolor Classes”– 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: Friday June 12th.  1:00pm-4:00pm. Price $35.  Email for address in Star, Idaho. To sign up. Email linda@amanarts.com 

“Master Art Classes Online Live” – Linda Aman – Lessons on Zoom Tuesdays Similar to in person 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 June 9^th and 23rd. Price $30 per class. Times 9:00am-12:00pm or 6:00pm-9:00 (MST)   Email to register linda@amanarts.com   These are Master Level Classes on Zoom. Contact more information.

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

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Happy Painting! 🙂

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Karyn deKramer

SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com