Karyn deKramer

SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for October

Exhibits:

Gary McCall and Mary Gardiner each have a painting at the Riverside hotel TVAA Juried show Opus in October.

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Gloria Miller Allen and Linda Aman Art Exhibit

Gloria Miller Allen and Linda Aman presented their joint exhibit “Make Your Mark” at The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls. The show was a great success, highlighted by a special evening event where Gloria and Linda completed a live demonstration. The artwork they finished that night was a collaborative piece, created with contributions from nearly everyone who attended the exhibit.

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Anne Watson Sorensen invites you to her annual Open Studio & BOSCO event.  This year it will be a “Collector’s Special Event” as Anne needs help clearing her walls to prepare for large scale explorations and new artwork.  If you have been wanting an Anne original, this is a great opportunity! Sat and Sun, Oct 11-12th 10-6 pm.  2725 N Duane Dr, Meridian ID   Anne Watson Sorensen | Watercolor Paintings For Sale By Artist & Watercolor Painting

Anne Watson Sorensen was pleased to be invited and juried into the Zion’s Bank Art Show held 9/18/25.  She also has artwork at the Sun Valley Hailey airport until November.  She is grateful to all who stopped by her Art in the Park booth!  Thank you!

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Sherrie Gregory’s watercolor painting (Lake Martin, LA) has been accepted into the Northwest Watercolor Society’s 85th Annual International Open Exhibition, to be held November 8 – December 1, 2025, at the Yuan Ru Art Center, in Bellevue, WA.  Paintings were submitted by artists from 12 different countries.

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Sue Johnston is pleased to be accepted into San Diego Watercolor Society International Exhibition opening October 1 and Watercolor West Also opening October 1, 2025.

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Jessica L Bryant has work in several exhibits this month. Watercolor USA runs August 23 – October 11 at the Spiva Center for the Arts in Joplin, MO.The 112th Annual Exhibition of the Allied Artists of America invitational exhibit at the Reading Museum (Reading, PA) is on display September 13, 2025 – January 11, 2026. Jessica had two paintings accepted into the Richeson75 International Art Competition for Landscape, Seascape, and Architecture. The exhibit is available to view online.

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LAUREN JOHNSON will be participating again this year in the BOISE OPEN STUDIOS  tour (boiseopenstudios.com) on the second weekend of the tour, October 11 and 12, Sat and Sun from 10-6 pm.  If you go to their website and choose the weekend you are interested in you can get maps, artist examples, directions, etc.  If you just want to talk to a live person for info or directions, just call or text  me at 208-215-1588 or email laurenjohnsonartist.com.  I’d love to have you drop by and say hello.

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Joyce Green will have her studio open for the BOSCO ( Boise Open Studios) event, Saturday October 11th  and Sunday October 12th from 10-6.  Her most recent works will be on view and here’s your chance to see how she works and ask questions.  The BOSCO web site has a map and address, but you can also find it in our IWS directory.  ” I am a bit on the western side of the map but easy to find.  See you then!”

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Karyn deKramer – Thrilled to have my painting ‘Sun-baked Ribs – Bald Eagle’ juried into the Artists for Conservation online exhibit and accompanying printed AFC Nature Book for 2025. The exhibit/book features artworks inspired by wildlife and nature created by 177 AFC artists from 16 countries. The virtual exhibit for 2025 goes online Sept 26  https://www.artistsforconservation.org/virtual-exhibit

Karyn deKramer – Come view a new display of my wildlife watercolor art at Picture This Frame and Gallery. 215 N. 5^th Street Boise, Idaho.

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Workshops/Classes:

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Linda Aman – FREE Zoom “Art Talk” every Month first Wednesdays. Contact Linda ASAP to be on the link, Next “Art Talk” October 1st 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– 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: Monday October 6^th and Monday 13^th 1:00pm-4:00pm. Price $35 per class.  To sign up  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 October 7th and 21st. 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 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).

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Happy Painting!

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Karyn deKramer

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