All IWS Info

Ellen Howard will lead a 2-day gouache workshop in Sun Valley, April 25-26. If you are interested, follow the link:  https://www.ellenhowardart.com/workshop/41849/curious-about-gouache

The Art by the River event in Star, Idaho will be held September 19-20, 2026. If you are interested in participating, contact Chris to apply: chris.artbytheriver@gmail.com

Please note the correct dates for the show and reception: 50^th Anniversary Founders Art Show is May 8 – July 5; the Celebration Reception is June 7th.

Below is an outline for the Celebration Reception and Founders Art Show. A graphic reminder of event details can be accessed here.

In April, IWS members and past supporters will receive an email invitation for the Celebration Reception on Sunday, June 7, at 4:00- 6:00 PM in the Aspen room at the Riverside Hotel. You will be asked to RSVP and send a $10 deposit for each guest to complete your registration. The deposits will be fully refunded when you check in at the Riverside event. Members can choose to destroy their check or donate the check to the IWS Foundation.

Light refreshments and a no host bar will be available during the reception. The event will be an opportunity to celebrate our organization, recognize supporters, take a trip down memory lane, and renew old friendships.

The Founder’s Art Show will feature artists who were early organizers, leaders, and mentors from across the state. Paintings will hang on the north wall of the ballroom. The Founder’s Show will be exhibited during the IWS Annual Show. The Founder’s Art Show will be an impressive and beautiful display.

The book we are producing will be available for your preview and purchase. It is a pictorial history of 50 years of annual award winners, notable events, illustrious artists, and treasured interviews of members’ voices. The book will be available for on-demand printing.

Hello IWS Members,

I’m reaching out with a favor to ask.

As we prepare for the 42nd Annual Capitol Rotunda Art Show, we could truly use your help spreading the word. This year is especially meaningful as the Idaho Watercolor Society celebrates 50 years! The Rotunda Show is one of our most visible and impactful public events and its success benefits our entire organization.

Please click here for a printable poster. If you’re willing, please consider printing a few copies and placing them anywhere in your community that you think people might notice them. Great possibilities include local art organizations, community centers, churches, libraries, coffee shops, gyms, recreation centers, workplaces, and neighborhood bulletin boards (anywhere people naturally gather).

You can also share the poster digitally (via email or on social media) with family and friends, and include an invitation to RSVP to our event online on Facebook: https://facebook.com/events/s/the-42nd-annual-capitol-rotund/1214835127154319/

Or if you aren’t on social media here’s our Boise Weekly shareable event listing:
https://www.idahopress.com/boiseweekly/local-events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3500483-the-42nd-annual-capitol-rotunda-art-show-artists-reception

Even if you are not participating in the exhibition this year, your support matters. This show represents who we are as an organization (50 years strong) and helps ensure we continue to have a vibrant presence in Idaho’s arts community for years to come.

Thank you for considering how you might help amplify this event. Every small effort adds up.

Cheers,

Beth Trott, IWS Rotunda Art Show Coordinator

443.824.0624
bethtrott@gmail.com
www.theartofbethtrott.com
https://www.instagram.com/bethtrott/