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Jul 15
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SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for August

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements

SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for August

Exhibits:

Shelly Johnson has been invited to participate in the 2025 National Watercolor Exhibition at Mark Arts. “Happiness on a Tire Swing” will be on view at the Gladys and Karl T. Wiedemann Gallery at Mark Arts in Wichita, Kansas, from August 1, 2025 to September 27, 2025. Opening Reception is Friday, August 1 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with remarks and award announcement by juror Paul Jackson.

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Gary Mccall – The Visual Arts Collective is showing my art, watercolor and acrylic paintings. Theme type show featuring Garden City. First Friday August 1st. Reception 5pm to 11.

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Mary Gardiner – City of Kuna Arts and History (a little house) will be showing The Artist Lens for August and September by Mary Gardiner. Also in August, Mary’s work will be shown at St Luke’s hospital, Boise. Mary and Gary have a joint show at the TVAA Gallery at the Gem Center for the Arts, Boise. Come see the American Connection exhibit.

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Priscilla Patterson – Idaho Watercolor Society Member Priscilla Patterson will have new work included in the Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center “Global Tapestry” exhibition in Post Falls, Idaho. The exhibit, which features works showing different cultures, locations and perspectives, will run from September 5-October 25, 2025.

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Joyce Green recently received notice that she is to be awarded the honorary title Master Signature Member by exhibiting in ten or more annual exhibitions of the Watercolor West organization.    She will be exhibiting in the 57th International Exhibition opening August 23rd.  The award will be presented at a ceremony on September 6th at the Hilbert Museum at Chapman University in Orange, Ca.

Jaialdi, the International Basque Festival is just around the corner:  Joyce Green will have a booth at this year’s festival at the Western Idaho Fairgrounds main exhibition building on Saturday, August 2nd, 10-6 and Sunday August 3rd from 11-5 pm.  She will show Basque related art for sale in booth # 308.  It’s a grand party!

Meanwhile, Joyce has three works on display at the Initial Point Gallery for the “Dusty Chaps and Cowboy Hats” exhibit through August 1, and three works at the Boise Open Studios Basque Exhibit at the Idaho State Archives Building, 2205 Old Penitentiary Road in Boise.  The Opening is Thursday July 17th from 5-7 p.m.  The dancers will perform!

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Franki Sims – Fun flowers, beautiful butterflies, and fancy feathers featured in a myriad of my new watercolor paintings are finding their way into exhibits I’m installing across the treasure valley this summer. Please come check out one or all.  Installations are going up at frankie sims art / Heart in Art Studio Gallery in Garden City (google maps),  Catalyst Arts Collaborative in Boise, and in the front display cases at the Nampa Civic Center with the TVAA show “Inclusive”.   My “garden” at the Boise Co-Op in Meridian will be blooming in mid September, on hold for newly announced facility renovations.  Questions re days, times or anything else,  text or call me at 986-895-9434.

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Workshops/ Classes:

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. Tuesday August 12th and 26th  . 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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Linda Aman – Two Day Abstract Workshop – “Approaching Abstracts-Watercolor and Mixed Media”. The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, 300 S Capital Ave. Idaho Falls, ID  Friday and Saturday August 1st – August 2nd 9am-4pm

Linda Aman will present a two-day hands-on exploration of abstraction. Participants will learn to “play with purpose” using watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media. This workshop is open to all levels and includes demonstrations, individual feedback, and creative experimentation. $180 TAM Members, $200 Non-Members 208-534-7777.   Email Linda for questions about workshop. linda@amanarts.com

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Museum Show Gloria Miller Allen and Linda Aman – July 24 – September 27

MAKE YOUR MARK: A Celebration of Process, Passion, and Possibility

The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, 300 S Capital Ave. Idaho Falls, ID

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 acrylic, 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.

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Gloria Miller Allen and Linda Aman – Live Abstract Demo at The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho

August 28th 7pm-9pm call museum for more information 208-534-7777. The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, 300 S Capital Ave. Idaho Falls, ID

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Happy Painting!

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Karyn deKramer

SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

Jul 07
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SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Call for Announcements

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements
SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Call for Announcements for August
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 August email listing.  A monthly list of watercolor exhibits members are participating in and/or watercolor workshop opportunities taught by members.
Note: This call is a bit earlier this month as I plan to be away for a week at the end of the month for some summer fun. 

To participate and have your announcement posted, please send a prepared announcement to Karyn by the deadline: July 14. 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 July 14
Very Important! Please email your announcement to Karyn at iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com
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Karyn deKramer
SW Email Communicator
Jul 06
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IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion

Reminder….IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

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

Monday, July 7,  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

Jul 01
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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 7,  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

Jun 24
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Workshop Opportunity

By All IWS Info

Watercolor artist Geoff Allen will be doing a 3day workshop from August 12through14 in the Sun Valley area. There are a few spots left. Please contact Sue Johnston at 5109083097 or Suj22ascot@gmail.com for details. First day at the Botanical Gardens. Day 2 at Silver Creek Preserve,. 3rd day TBD

 

For more information contact Sue Johnston at 5109083097 or Suj22ascot@gmail.com

 

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Karyn deKramer

SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

Jun 24
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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:
 
Mary Gardiner will have an exhibit with all abstracts in the taproom, restaurant, and upstairs at Boise Brewing in July. You are all invited to First Thursday festivities July 3, 5-7 pm. 
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Jean Spinosa will be exhibiting 5 paintings in the Art Walk in Sandpoint from June 13 th until the end of August. 
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Rosellen Hong will be showing landscape paintings at Valley View Art Gallery for the month of July. Reception will be Wednesday, July 23 from 5 to 7 pm. Garden Plaza at Valley View 1130 N Allenbaugh St. Boise.
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Pat O’Hara-Langdon’s watercolor paintings are currently displayed on the art wall of St. Luke’s hospital in Boise.  The exhibition will be moved to St. Luke’s hospital in Meridian on July 1st. 
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Anne Watson Sorensen regrets she will not be at the Meridian Art Festival as planned this June 28-29th weekend.  She has a new grandbaby blessing out of town. 
 
Anne Watson Sorensen invites and hopes to see you at the Ketchum Art Festival July 11th-13th at the Sun Valley Festival Meadows. Fri and Sat 10-6. Sun 10-4.  
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JOYCE GREEN  has a painting accepted into the 57th Annual Watercolor West International Juried Exhibition at the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University in Orange, Ca.  “March of the Mountain Waters” will be on view there from August 23rd through November 29th, 2025.
 
JOYCE will also have a vendor booth at this year’s JAIALDI celebration August 2nd and 3rd at the Fairgrounds.
It will be a fun time!
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frankie sims art: after months of quiet tilling, my gardens are starting to blossom. Very soon, my watercolor blooms and butterflies will begin popping up in Meridian, Nampa, Boise, and Garden City. Starting July 15, my expressionist, loose watercolor flowers, feathers and butterflies will go on exhibit and on sale at the Boise co-op on Eagle Road in Meridian, where I will be the guest artist.
At the Civic Center in Nampa, you will be able to see more of my garden on display in the two front glass cases. I am the featured artist for the TVAA show “inclusive.”
New flowers also are springing up this summer at the Catalyst Arts Collaborative in Boise and at my Heart In Art Studio Gallery in Garden City. You can find that location on Google maps. You’re welcome to drop by any location after mid-July to see some of my colorful, fun, feel–good artwork. feel free to reach out for any reason: frankie@frankiesimsart.com  
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Karyn deKramer – Proud to have my painting  ‘Sunbaked Ribs’ -Bald Eagle  accepted into Artists for Conservation annual juried virtual show. Viewing will be available in Sept.  Find more of my wildlife artwork on display at Picture This Frame and Gallery 215 N. 5th street Boise Idaho. 
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Workshops:  
None reported.
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Happy Painting. 🙂
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Karyn deKramer
SW Email Communicator
Jun 16
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SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements for July

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements
SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements for July
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 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 23. 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 23
Very Important! Please email your announcement to Karyn at  iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com
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Karyn deKramer
SW Email Communicator
Jun 01
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IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion

Reminder….

IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

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

Monday, June 2,  1 – 3 p.m.

Special Note:

Scott will not be in attendance, scrambling to get the catalog data from the juror to the catalog designer and then the printer.  Don Belts and Roy Gover will be in charge of the event.  Refreshments are unlikely to be served.

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 Coordinator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

May 30
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IWS Annual Juried Exhibit Awards Ceremony Schedule

By Annual Juried Exhibition, Events

Subject:  Awards Evening Schedule 

Greetings all members planning on attending the annual show awards ceremony at the Riverside Hotel on Tuesday, June 3:

  • Please note that the awards ceremony runs from 6:30 to 8:15 PM.  It may run to 8:30, but this later time for beginning makes getting to the hotel easier.

A version of the prospectus shows it going from 5:30 to 8:30, and it’s possible some of you may have gotten this version.  Plus, I see that I never updated the prospectus on the website.  So there’s that.

Eventually you will get a competent annual show chair.  Maybe.  Hang in there.

Once again, the event is 6:30 – 8:15.

Hope to see you there!

Scott

 

Scott Muscolo,

IWS Annual Juried Exhibition Chair

scottmuscolo@gmail.com

805-795-0252

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Karyn deKramer

SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

May 30
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Revised – IWS SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for June

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion

Revised – IWS SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for June

 

My sincere apologies to Carrie Cornils. Her announcement should have been included under Exhibits:

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Carrie Cornils – My artwork will be shown at the new St. Al’s Art wall in Boise, ID for the month of May.

I will be attending the Plein Air Convention in Lake Tahoe, NV may 19-23, 2025 learning from over 75 top expert artists from around the world.

I will have two pieces on exhibit at the Sun Valley airport May 21 through August, 2025.

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Exhibits:

Gary McCall and Mary Gardiner have three collaborative paintings in the Do Si Do exhibit at the TVAA Gallery, first floor Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 Bank Dr., Boise, May 20-Aug 12, 2025. Mary also has a painting in the Art and Soul of the Magic Valley competition, her painting sponsored by and exhibited at Title Fact, Inc, Twin Falls, June 6-June 28, 2025.

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Loretta Barra is proud to announce her painting “Dew Kissed Iris” was juried into the IWS 2025 Juried Annual Show which is at The Riverside Hotel through June 29th. She also has her Ebook “Watercolor Basics and Beyond” available on Amazon and www.LorettaBarra.com.-

Linda Aman – Has a painting “Warm Embrace” juried in the Idaho Watercolor Society Juried Annual Show. Reception is June 3rd, 5:30-8:30, winners will be announced. General Public invited; refreshments are served. Tell your friends.

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Shelly Johnson will be showing her painting “Fawn” as part of the 15th Annual Art & Soul of the Magic Valley. This event will be held June 6 to June 28 at venues throughout Twin Falls and the surrounding areas. “Fawn” will be showing at Middlekauff Ford, 1243 Blue Lakes Blvd N in Twin Falls. Middlekauff will be holding an artist reception on Tuesday, June 10 from 5 pm to 7 pm. If you are in Twin Falls, please stop by and say hello!

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Michelle Mallett – I have a solo show that will run June 2-30 at Valley View Assisted Living at 1140 Allumbaugh St Boise.  There will be an artist Meet & Greet on June 16 from 5-7pm.  Hope you can make it!

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Anne Watson Sorensen will have a booth at the 2nd annual Meridian Arts Festival held at Kleiner Park on Sat June 28 9-5 and Sun June 29 10-4.  Hope to see you there!

http://www.aesorensen.com.

Anne also has a painting juried into the Sun Valley Airport in Hailey, ID, that will be on display through Oct 2025 called “Fly Away”.  She is also honored to have the painting “Light Emerging” juried into the IWS Annual Juried Exhibition at the Riverside Hotel. Anne’s acrylic abstract “Echoes of Resistance” hangs in the secondary IWS exhibit at the Riverside Hotel.

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Jessica L Bryant’s painting, Amidst the Cascades, received the Morris Watercolor Guild Award of Merit in the Transparent Watercolor Society of America exhibition. She also earned signature membership with TWSA. She’ll be attending the awards dinner June 7; the exhibit runs through August 5.

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Workshops/Classes:

Linda Aman – FREE Zoom “Art Talk” every Month first Wednesdays. Contact Linda ASAP to be on the link, Next “Art Talk” June 4th 7:00pm-8:00pm. Topics Change each month Limited # access – email linda@amanarts.com to get on the Zoom list. 

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 June 10th and 24th . 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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Laurel Macdonald – June Beginning Printmaking Classes

Hey, artists, here is my schedule for June.

*classes are Wed and Saturday, Saturday being a repeat of Wednesday’s class

*each class is $45, all materials provided

*classes are 10:00-2:00 but some people stay later to make more prints

*I only take three students for each class for optimal printing opportunities!

*You will need to bring lunch and water and three drawings specific to the class. More info following.

June 4( Wed) and 7 (Sat):  Linocut/collage.  Students will learn about the materials for making linocuts and techniques for carving their  4X6 linocuts. We will also learn about ink application and printing linocuts.  Each student will make an edition of 5 linocut prints. Additionally, we will make collages and then print our linocuts on the collages to create color spots and texture.

June 11 (Wed) and 14 (Sat):  Botanical/stencil.  Students will learn how to use leaves, grass, and other botanical elements to create beautiful botanical prints.  We will learn basic ink application to create various images, ghost images, textures, and color harmony.  In addition, we will create stencils, learn how to use stencils in printmaking, and then combine botanicals and stencils for unusual and interesting effects.

June l8 (Wed) and 21 (Sat):  Linocut on Paper and Fabric.  Students will learn various linocut techniques and cut out a 5X7 or 6X8 linocut.  This image will then be printed as an edition of 5 on paper.  Students will then have the opportunity to print on fabric.  I will have a variety of fabric to print on, but students are encouraged to bring their own 100 percent cotton shirts or cloth bags to print on.

June 25 (Wed) and 28 (Sat):  Linocut/collage.  Same as June 4 and 7.

If you are interested in any of these classes, please email me: lwinmacd2@gmail.com.  These classes fill up quickly, so let me know as soon as possible!  Thanks and looking forward to introducing you to a fun medium!!   -Laurel Macdonald

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The End.

Happy Painting!

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Karyn deKramer

SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

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