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Reminder – SW Analysis and Discussion

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion

Reminder… SW Analysis and Discussion

IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

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

Monday, September 1 (Labor Day),  1 – 3 p.m.

Directions:

In Eagle from State St. go north on Eagle Rd. to the top of the hill.

We meet downstairs in the Music Room 

Parking is available in the lower lot.

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

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Karyn deKramer

SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

Addition-SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for September

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements

Addition -SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for September

A technical difficulty caused me to miss one members announcement.

 

Exhibits:

Carrie Cornils – Artist of the month at St. Al’s hospital Boise, ID.   Art by the River Star, ID Sept. 20 & 21, 2025.   Two pieces on display through the end of October at the Sun Valley airport
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Karyn deKramer
IWS SW Email Communicator
iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

 

 

 

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, September 1,  1 – 3 p.m.

Directions:

In Eagle from State St. go north on Eagle Rd. to the top of the hill.

We meet downstairs in the Music Room 

Parking is available in the lower lot.

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

______________

Karyn deKramer

SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for September

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements

SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for September

Exhibits:

Teresa (Teri) Heinz will be one of the artists at Art by the River. Stop by her booth and say hello.  General Event Information: Art by The River Sep 20, 2025 – Sep 21, 2025 960 S Main St, Star, Idaho 83669, United States.

Gary Mccall – A “little Garden City history “at the VAC. Saturdays noon to five. The Gem center “the American Connection” a love story. TVAA , OPUS at the Riverside.

Mary Gardiner 1) Facets of the Gem main gallery Gem Center for the Arts 2417 Bank St, Boise, 11 artists, Sat Sept 13, 5-7 pm Open House and all welcome reception 2)The American Connection at the TVAA Gallery, also at the Gem Center  3) Kuna Arts and History Center, Orchard St, Wed-Sat open 4) St. Luke’s Meridian 5) Sept 18, 4-7 pm Zions Bank Art Show 6) OPUS at the Riverside hotel. Would love it if you can make it to one or more of these receptions/shows, thank you.

Anne Watson Sorensen- Art in the Park is around the corner! Find me, Anne Watson Sorensen, at Booth 30 Sept 5–7 (by the Julia Davis statue at the Rose Garden ). Hours: Fri & Sat 10–8, Sun 10–5. Come wander, soak in the art, and say hi—I’d love to see you!

Hugh Mossman – I am delighted that my watercolor “Driftboat Fishermen “ has been accepted into the Northwest Watercolor Society’s 85th annual international open exhibition to be held November 8 through December 1, 2005 at the  Yuan Ru art center in Bellevue, Washington. Many thanks to NWWS and juror Frank Eber.  -Hugh Mossman.

Pam Grant will be showing her abstract art at the Art Source Gallery. A must see beautiful space located at 1516 W. Grove St. Boise. The gallery is open from Monday through Saturday, 10 to 6. The First Thursday they are open until 9 pm.

New exhibition, Large Men with Small Brushes, will feature the watercolors of Don Belts, Roy Gover, Dennis Hayzlett, Hugh Mossman, and Scott Muscolo. Meet the artists at the Opening Reception at Initial Point Gallery, 3rd Floor of Meridian City Hall, 33 E Broadway Ave, Meridian ID 83642, on Tues, Sep 2, 2025, 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM.  Plenty of parking all around Meridian City Hall. There will be light refreshments. There will also be a Watercolor Demonstration held in the gallery Tues, Sep 16, 2025, 5:30 to 7:00 PM. This will be a free, live demonstration of watercolor hosted by the artists as a part of Meridian Art Week.   The Exhibit will run through Fri, Oct 31, 2025.  Additional information about Initial Point Gallery, can be found at: https://meridiancity.org/gallery/

Workshops/ Classes:

Linda Aman – FREE Zoom “Art Talk” every Month first Wednesdays. Contact Linda ASAP to be on the for the link, Next “Art Talk” September 3rd 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– Idaho Falls, Idaho Studio address: 258 N Water Ave. 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: Monday September 22nd 1:00pm-4:00pm. Sign up Price $35 per class. 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 September 9th and 23rd. 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, let me know if you are interested).

Gloria Miller Allen and Linda Aman Museum Art Exhibit, two women show “Make Your Mark” at The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls Idaho. July 24th – Sept 27th

Make Your Mark is a vibrant celebration of creativity, process, and lifelong learning, featuring the diverse works of Idaho artists and educators Gloria Miller Allen and Linda Aman. Showcasing a wide range of media—including watercolor, mixed media, and more—this exhibition highlights the evolution of an artwork from its first stroke to its final form. Inspired by their book “Clever Endeavors”, Allen and Aman invite visitors to explore the joy of artistic discovery and the transformative power of a single mark. Whether you’re an artist or an admirer, Make Your Mark encourages you to engage, experiment, and embrace the creative journey. Their new book “Clever Endeavors” is now available.  Contact Gloria gloriamillerallen@msn.com or Linda linda@amanarts.com  for more information.

Happy Painting!

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Karyn deKramer

SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

“Large Men with Small Brushes” – Meridian City Hall’s Initial Point Gallery

By Initial Point Gallery, Region - Southwest

“Large Men with Small Brushes” – Meridian City Hall’s Initial Point Gallery

Featuring IWS Artists: Scott Muscolo, Roy Gover, Hugh Mossman, Dennis Hayzlett, Don Belts.

The opening reception will be Tuesday 9/2/2025.  There will be refreshments, and a “Art Search” hunt for kids.
As a second free event, Don Belts, Roy Gover, and Scott Muscolo will do demos in the Gallery on Tues 9/16 5:30-7:00 pm.
Please let me know if you have any questions: 805-584-2217
Shaun Muscolo
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Karyn deKramer
IWS SW Communicator
iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements Call for September

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements
SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements Call for September
Important:  Email your announcement to Karyn at  iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com
 Greetings,
It is time again to submit your upcoming watercolor exhibit, or workshop announcement into the September 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: August 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 August 25
Very Important! Please email your announcement to Karyn at  iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com
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Karyn deKramer
SW Email Communicator

SW Analysis and Discussion

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion

Reminder…SW Analysis and Discussion

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

Monday, August 4,  1 – 3 p.m.

Directions:

In Eagle from State St. go north on Eagle Rd. to the top of the hill.

We meet downstairs in the Music Room 

Parking is available in the lower lot.

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

______________

Karyn deKramer

SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

SW Analysis and Discussion

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion

SW Analysis and Discussion

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

Monday, August 4,  1 – 3 p.m.

Directions:

In Eagle from State St. go north on Eagle Rd. to the top of the hill.

We meet downstairs in the Music Room 

Parking is available in the lower lot.

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

______________

Karyn deKramer

SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

SW Members – Quick Draw – Meridian Art Week

By Events, Region - Southwest, SW Members Event, SW Members Only Event
Hello Art Community-

My name is Nelli Garibyan, and I’m the owner and curator at Idaho Art Gallery, in downtown Meridian.

I’m reaching out to announce an exciting NEW event: a Quick Draw Art Competition happening this September as part of Meridian Art Week. We are awarding a $1,000 Grand Prize and are currently calling for artist participants. To register go to idahoartgallery.com/quick-draw.

Click here for the flyer with all the event details. Please reach out to me with any questions.

Thank you in advance for your time and support!

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SW Members Meet the Masters Program

By Region - Southwest, SW Members Event, SW Members Only Event

Meet the Masters has been providing engaging elementary school art lessons to schools and districts since 1985. Meet the Masters provides Standards based art curriculum.  This approach ensures students develop essential art skills while being introduced to great masters from the past and present.  A small group of volunteers are using this program to teach art to students in kindergarten through fifth grade at McMillan Elementary School in West Boise.  We give one hour of instruction each month, to each grade, throughout the school year, with the exception of January and February. The volunteers meet for a one-hour prep time each month.  Two volunteers go into the classroom, one as the instructor and another as the helper.  At McMillan Elementary and most other public elementary schools in Idaho, Meet the Masters is the only art instruction that the children receive.  Please consider joining our group as we offer one hour each month to provide art education to McMillan Elementary and possibly other schools in our valley.  Please contact Gail Greco if you have questions.

Gail Greco
208.859.4999