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June 2026

Jun 29
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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, July 6 , 1:00 – 3:00 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

Who:  This month’s hosts: Cherry Woodbury and Dianne Winder

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 Muscolo

Questions? Email Scott Muscolo scottmuscolo@gmail.com

Scott Muscolo, President

805-795-0252

Jun 26
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THANKS to Shelly Johnson!

By All IWS Info

Hello IWS Members:

I’d like to recognize and thank Shelly Johnson for her outstanding work in securing funding for our organization from Arts Idaho through our state legislature.

Thanks to her efforts (and believe me grant writing is a big work), she has secured over $3,500 in grants for IWS. This is a tremendous undertaking in helping us pay for things like the travel show (a big expense), the Capitol Rotunda show, and the outreach events our members (Gail Greco and Larry Boyd to name a few) hold to benefit under-served communities in our fine state.

So, a big THANK YOU to Shelly for working to obtain these dollars for our society and helping assure we can continue to be a viable, visible, and meaningful organization.

Also, if any of you have skills or the desire to assist Shelly in her work to find money to support IWS, I’m sure she’d love to hear from you.

Scott Muscolo, IWS President

Jun 24
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FY2027 Idaho Commission on the Arts Entry Track Grant

By All IWS Info

The Idaho Watercolor Society is pleased to report that their Idaho Commission on the Arts Entry Track Grant application has been approved for fiscal year 2027 in the amount of $3,512. This award recognizes artistic excellence and commitment to strengthening the cultural life of Idaho. Approval for the Entry Track Grant is a prerequisite for Public Programs in the Arts annual funding.

This grant is made possible by the Idaho State Legislature and funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Idaho Legislature has consistently demonstrated its support for Idahoans’ access to the arts, as does Congress through its support for the Endowment.

Thank you to everyone involved in making this happen!

Shelly Johnson

Jun 24
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September Meeting Workshops Information

By All IWS Info

Hello IWS members considering attending the Annual Meeting and Workshops,

Below are a few important notes for the workshops at this year’s Annual Meeting:

Plein Air Workshop: Open this Plein Air Workshop flyer explaining your opportunity to participate in the workshop that will be offered during our annual IWS member meeting in September. There is no fee for the workshop. Please confirm your attendance by notifying Scott Muscolo via the form provided earlier.

Linda Aman’s Rust and Corrosion Workshop: There is a limit of 15 attendees for this workshop, and 7 people have signed up already. For those of you who have already signed up, your spot is temporarily guaranteed.  Please confirm your attendance by sending your check in the amount of $45 made out to IWS to Scott Muscolo, 3640 N Pankratz Way, Meridian, ID  83646

Thank you for your kind attention!

Scott Muscolo, President

805-795-0252

Jun 23
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SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for July

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements
SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for July
 
Exhibits:
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Twila Kadel has a solo watercolor show at the Kuna Arts and History Center (270 Orchard Avenue, Kuna, Idaho) from July 24-October 2nd. The artist reception will be held there on Friday, August 7th from 5-7 PM.
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The City of Meridian selected Anne Watson Sorensen’s painting “We the People” as one of their purchase awards at the current BOSCO show. She is thrilled to be a part of BOSCO’s “Pursuit of Happiness” show at the Initial Point Gallery at Meridian City Hall now through July 31st.  This show celebrates America’s 250th birthday!  Celebrate! Open Mon-Fri 8-5 pm.  33 E Broadway, Meridian.  Third Floor.  
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Anne Watson Sorensen is delighted and honored to have “Grounded Presence” receive the Third Place award at the IWS Annual Juried Exhibition.  The wonderful IWS exhibition is currently at the Riverside Hotel until June 29th.  2900 W Chinden Blvd, Boise.     Grounded Presence begins a new direction in Anne’s life and artwork.  
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Two of Anne Watson Sorensen’s artworks were juried into and now hanging at the Friedman Memorial Airport in the Sun Valley area until October.  A beautiful show!  Fly or drive in! 1616 Airport Circle, Hailey, ID  83333.  Also find Anne’s prints at the Sawtooth Gallery at Redfish Lake (Stanley) now through September. 
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Linda Aman – Award I am pleased to announce my painting “Beyond the Rim of Light” received the Ed Robinson Award in the Idaho Watercolor Society Annual Juried Exhibition. Thank you JJ Jiang the Juror.
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Jessica L Bryant, Distinguished Merit Member, has work in the following exhibits this month: Coeur d’Alene Galleries’ 40th Anniversary Exhibit, Transparent Watercolor Society of America, Watercolor USA, and the Splash 27 Best of Watercolor publication. For other updates, see Jessica’s newsletter, subscribe at www.jessicabryant.com
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Carrie Cornils will be the featured “Artist of the Month” at the St. Luke’s doctor’s lounge in Boise for the month of July.
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Carrie Cornils will have a small display on the Catwalk of the Watersedge Gallery for July and August at the Riverside Hotel.
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Workshops/ Classes:
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Hugh Mossman will be teaching a plein air workshop in Sun Valley August 11,12 and 13, 2026. There may be student openings for one, two or three day day sessions. For more information contact Hugh at hmossman@gmail.com or phone 208-914-1588.
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Linda Aman – FREE “Art Talk” on Zoom. Wednesday July 1st . If you are not on the Art Talk list. Email linda@amanarts.com 
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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 August 10th and 24th .  1:00pm-4:00pm. Price $35 per class.  Email for address in Star, Idaho. To sign up. Email linda@amanarts.com 
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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 August 14th.  1:00pm-4:00pm. Price $35.  Email for address in Star, Idaho. To sign up. Email linda@amanarts.com 
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Linda Aman – Watercolor Workshop –Idaho Falls, ID “Yupo Floral Watercolor Workshop” Saturday August 15th 9:00 am–3:00pm. Price for the all-day workshop is $95.00 which includes the Yupo paper, Photo references and paints used in class. Join Linda for a hands-on workshop learning the watercolor techniques of lifting, glazing, and misting on Yupo Paper. Instruction is step-by-step, with individual guidance throughout the day. Reference materials and art supplies will be available in class. Participants should also bring their own art materials.  Bring a sack lunch. Location: Idaho Falls Studio, 258 N Water Ave. Idaho Falls, ID. Contact – Linda Aman  linda@amanarts.com to register.
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“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 August 11th and 25th 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

Jun 18
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NOTIFICATION OF ANNUAL EXHIBITION TAKE-DOWN

By All IWS Info, Annual Juried Exhibition

Dear IWS members:

If you have a painting in the Annual Exhibition, which will not be part of the traveling show, please remember that the show comes down on Monday, June 29.  Paintings will be available for pick up from the Riverside Sapphire Room between 11:00am – 12:00noon. Same room where you delivered your paintings.

IF YOU MAILED YOUR PAINTINGS – And have not pre-paid for return postage, your painting will be shipped back to you and an invoice for the price of the return postage will be emailed to you.  Please send a check to Dennis Hayzlett, Treasurer.

IF YOUR PAINTING IS IN THE TRAVELING SHOW – you will be notified in late December or early January when and where to retrieve your painting.

If you have questions, please contact either Garianne Erwin or Carol HasBrouck Browning (numbers are in the directory). Thanks to each and every one of you for your involvement in making this such a successful exhibition and workshop.

Garianne and Carol

Jun 17
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2026 Annual Meeting Lodging

By All IWS Info
Hello IWS Membership:
For those of you interested in spending the night in Twin Falls for our Annual Meeting (September 18-19), I have done a little research and have found the following:
Three hotels, Quality Inn and Suites, SureStay by Best Western, and My Place Hotel Twin Falls, all have rates in the $130-$150 range. Most of the others I looked at such as Marriott and Hilton were in the $200 per night range. I hope this helps you with your decision-making.
Thanks very much,
Scott Muscolo, President
805-795-0252
Jun 16
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2026 IWS Annual Meeting and Workshops

By All IWS Info

Hello IWS Membership:

Please click on the following four links for important information regarding the 2026 IWS Annual Meeting and workshops to be held in Twin Falls September 18th-19th.

– PAPI Workshop and Paint-out, Friday Sept. 18 (all day)

– Meeting/Banquet Friday, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

– Linda Aman Rust and Corrosion Workshop information, Saturday Sept. 19, all day session, lunch on-your-own.  Workshop Supply List

If you have any questions after reading the information, please contact me directly either by phone 805-795-0252 or sending me an email at scottmuscolo@gmail.com.

Thanks all, and I hope to see you there!

Scott Muscolo

Jun 15
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SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements Call for July

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements

SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements Call for July

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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 July 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: June 22. 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 June 22
 
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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July schedule for Monthly Member Announcements dates
Call to Artists: July 6
Deadline:  July 13 
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Karyn deKramer
SW Email Communicator

Jun 10
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Expose Homeschoolers to Watercolor Painting

By All IWS Info, Region - Southwest

Hello,

I facilitate the homeschoolers group at the Kuna library. Once a month we invite different organizations/businesses to teach our group about their field of work and if possible, do a hands-on activity together. We would like to invite the Idaho Watercolor Society to be our guest this coming fall. We usually have about 50 people. Parents attend and assist their children, primarily ages 5-12.

Contact Heather if you are interested.

Heather Nielson, Programs Specialist, hnielson@kunalibrary.org

Kuna Library District

457 N. Locust Ave.

208-922-1025 ext. 214