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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

May 30
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Analysis and Discussion Group

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion
Greetings Critique Attendees:
There will not be a Critique for Monday, June 1.
Only about 6 persons responded to my email of last week, and of them only one said they’d like to have the critique as usual.  Nobody volunteered to host the critique in my (or Roy, or anyone else’s) absence. 
Please consider visiting the Riverside Hotel and studying the work of those juried into the exhibition, and those of the Founders’ exhibit.  The assemblage of Founders’ paintings will be the only time all those excellent paintings will be on display together, as many of them are part of private collections.
  • Please do not visit the Riverside on Monday June 1, as our Juror and workshop instructor JJ Jiang will be jurying in the final 20 award winners.  We need to allow him space and time in which to do a thorough job.
There will be an announcement regarding the upcoming July 6 critique in the week preceding, as usual.
Thanks very much, keep your brushes damp, and we’ll see you in July!
 
Scott Muscolo
805-795-0252
May 26
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Analysis and Discussion Group

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion
Greetings Critique Attendees:
There will not be a Critique for Monday, June 1.
Only about 6 persons responded to my email of last week, and of them only one said they’d like to have the critique as usual.  Nobody volunteered to host the critique in my (or Roy, or anyone else’s) absence. 
Please consider visiting the Riverside Hotel and studying the work of those juried into the exhibition, and those of the Founders’ exhibit.  The assemblage of Founders’ paintings will be the only time all those excellent paintings will be on display together, as many of them are part of private collections.
  • Please do not visit the Riverside on Monday June 1, as our Juror and workshop instructor JJ Jiang will be jurying in the final 20 award winners.  We need to allow him space and time in which to do a thorough job.
There will be an announcement regarding the upcoming July 6 critique in the week preceding, as usual.
Thanks very much, keep your brushes damp, and we’ll see you in July!
 
Scott Muscolo
805-795-0252
May 26
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SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for June

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements

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 30th -June 27th. The Award ceremony will be June 2nd 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 30th – June 27th. The Award ceremony will be June 2nd 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 27th – May 5th.

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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 3rd . 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 8th and 22nd.  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 9th 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

May 19
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SW Analysis and Discussion Group

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion

Hello Critique attendees:

I have a request for you, that you respond directly to me (Scott Muscolo, at scottmuscolo@gmail.com) with your availability to lead the critique on Monday June 1.

If you are able and willing to do this, I’ll get back to you with the first to respond, and they will lead the critique on Monday June 1.  Here are the choices at present:

  • select a couple of people to run the critique on Monday June 1, 
  • or Visit the Riverside Hotel and see the paintings accepted into the exhibit and the paintings selected for the Founders’ Exhibit, and critique your own work against the works on display.

I feel the second option is every bit as valuable as the first, as all the paintings in each exhibit are quite strong.

 

Thanks for considering each of the options, and I look forward to hearing from you.  The announcement for next week will be determined by the results of this request.

 

 

Scott Muscolo, President

805-795-0252
 
 
 

May 18
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SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements Call for June

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements

SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements Call for June
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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 June 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: May 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 May 25


Very Important! 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
iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

Apr 05
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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, April 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 are Roy and Scott

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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 at scottmuscolo@gmail.com

 

 

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Karyn deKramer

IWS SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

Mar 30
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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, April 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 are Roy and Scott

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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 at scottmuscolo@gmail.com

 

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Karyn deKramer

IWS SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

Mar 24
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SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for April

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements
SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for April

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Exhibits:

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Loretta Barra has a “Watercolor Paint and Sip” event on April 8th from 6-8:30pm at Buckhorn Winery in Eagle. Join her for a fun relaxing evening painting a country springtime scene. Get info and tickets at www.LorettaBarra.com.
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Loretta also has an ebook available on her website that breaks down how to paint with watercolor and basic color theory “Watercolor Basics and Beyond” it is 25% off. Check it out.

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Pam Grant will be showing her art work at Valley View Retirement Center, 1140 N.

Allumbaugh St, Boise. The reception is April 9th, from 5 to 7.
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Karen Hickman I’m very excited as I will be displaying my watercolor painting at St Alphonsus for the month of April.  I know many of our IWS friends have displayed theirs as well, but always an honor.
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Jessica L Bryant ‘s work was accepted into several upcoming exhibits, including the Transparent Watercolor Society of America (50th Anniversary), Watercolor USA, the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, and the Splash: Best of Watercolor publication.
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Ileana Cordova -I’m excited to share that my Call to Artists application was accepted to exhibit my watercolors at the Kuna Arts and History Center in 2026. My work will be featured alongside two other artists in a three-person showcase from April 24 to July 3, 2026.

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Workshops/ Classes:

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Jessica L Bryant will be giving a free, live online demo at Art School Live with Erik Rhoads on April 14th at 9am Pacific, 10am Mountain. The topic will be painting water and rocks under water, focusing on shape and value. Watch live on facebook and youtube.
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Jessica will be on the faculty at the Plein Air Convention and Expo in the Ozarks May 14-18, giving a stage demo and working in the field with participants. If you’d like to go, you can save $100 off registration with code  .
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Linda Aman – FREE “Art Talk” – on Zoom. April 1st NO Fooling! Surprise Topic. 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 April 6th and April 27th. 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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“Master Art Classes Online Live” – Linda Aman – Lessons on Zoom Tuesdays 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 April 14th and April 28th. 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.
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Linda Aman – Watercolor Workshop –Star, ID “Rust and Corrosion” Saturday April 18th 9:00 am–4:00pm. Price for the all-day workshop is $95.00 which includes borrowing granulating paints in class. Bring a sack lunch.  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 art supplies will be available in class. Participants should also bring their own art materials.   Contact – Linda Aman  linda@amanarts.com
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Linda Aman – “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: Monday April 20th. 1:00pm-4:00pm. Price $35 per class. Studio address: 258 N Water Ave. Idaho Falls, ID. To sign up  Email linda@amanarts.com 
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Linda Aman – Watercolor Workshop – Idaho Falls, ID “Going Green” Saturday April 25th 9:00am–4:00pm Price for the all-day workshop $95.00.  Studio address: 258 N Water Ave. Idaho Falls, ID. Please bring a sack lunch.  Join Linda for a watercolor workshop focused on expanding your use of greens and other luscious colors. You will learn how to mix a range of greens using warm and cool tones and create luminous color avoiding muddy results. The day is structured with clear, step-by-step instructions and individual guidance throughout the day. in your watercolor. Learn to mix and utilize a variety of greens using warmer or cooler colors. Create luminous color without creating mud to bring harmony to your work. Instruction is step-by-step, with individual guidance throughout the day. Please bring a quarter sheet (140 lb.) cold press Arches watercolor paper, stretched and prepared on a board, along with your own art materials. Linda will provide the reference photo, and a selection of supplies will be available in class. If needed, you may contact Linda in advance to have your paper prepared. All levels are welcome. To sign Email linda@amanarts.com 

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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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Linda Aman –“Consulting and Critique on Zoom” 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