Registration Opens December 1, 2025. For full details on how to participate — including eligibility, submission requirements, and deadlines — visit the ArtCall site when registration opens. ArtCall: https://iwsrotundashow42.artcall.org/
Make plans to attend the IWS Holiday gathering. If you’re out of the area, come join us in Meridian Idaho.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
WHERE: Louie’s Italian Restaurant, 2500 E Fairview Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642
COST: $39 per person – Spouses and guests encouraged. A Secret Santa art exchange will be part of the event.
RSVP Carol HasBrouck Browning by Friday, November 28, 2025, Hazzy1900@gmail.com
Send Payment to: 71 W Arnaz St. Meridian, Id 83646. Make check out to IWS
The Idaho Watercolor Society is excited to announce a dynamic program in partnership with The Patriot Art Foundation to provide art instruction and supplies to Veterans throughout the State of Idaho. Instructor training sessions will begin in October 2025, with the first classes starting in January 2026. This is an amazing way to use our talent to give back in a way that could be life changing for a veteran. For more information, open the announcement flyer or contact Lynn McConnell (mcconnell1106@gmail.com) or Gail Grecco (gailgreco055@gmail.com).
Come Play, Come Learn, Come Relax,
Come Socialize!
IWS 2025 ANNUAL MEETING
Thursday, September 11 through Saturday, September 13
DEADLINE FOR ANNUAL MEETING and WORKSHOP RESERVATIONS –
MONDAY, AUG 4th
LOCATION – Mountain Village Resort
220 Eva Falls Ave.
Stanley, Idaho. 83278
208 774 3661
THEME – CAPTURING IDAHO’S BEAUTY
AGENDA
Thursday, September 11
Jessica Bryant 3-Day Workshop (See bio below)
$325
9:00am – 4:00pm
Mountain Village Resort Conference Room
Lunch included.
OR
PAPI Paint Out (more details to come from PAPI) – $0
Lunch on your own
All – Dinner on your own
Friday, September 12
Jessica Bryant Workshop
9:00am – 4:00pm
Lunch included.
OR
PAPI Paint Out
Lunch on your own
All – Dinner on your own
Saturday, September 13
Jessica Bryant Workshop
9:00am – 2:30pm
OR
PAPI Paint Out
Lunch on your own
Sharing Our Work – Workshop and PAPI Participants
Social Gathering for All
Mountain Village Resort Conference Room
2:45pm – 4:45pm
5:30 – 6:45
Annual Banquet – $40
7:00 – 8:15
Annual Meeting and Election of Officers
Despite our best efforts to stagger our election of officers, the entire executive
committee will be on the ballot this year: President, Vice President, Secretary and
Treasurer. Voting will be electronic, prior to the meeting, same as in previous
years.
Watch for a separate email in August to learn about candidates and to vote.
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Bio for Jessica Bryant
Jessica is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, National
Watercolor Society, Northwest Watercolor Society and Idaho Watercolor Society. She has
exhibited work with these organizations as well as the Transparent Watercolor Society of
America, Watercolor USA, Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, Allied Artist of
America and several others.
Jessica paints and teaches workshops and classes out of Redbrick Art Studio in
downtown Coeur d’Alene. She is the creator and former director of a unique
extracurricular offering, the Fine Art League, at Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and
Humanities. This endeavor earned Jessica the 2018 Coeur d’Alene Mayor’s Award for
Arts in Education.
RESERVATIONS
DEADLINE FOR ANNUAL MEETING and WORKSHOP RESERVATIONS –
MONDAY, AUG 4th
Send the form in from the file in the link below, with payment to:
Carol HasBrouck Browning
71 W Arnaz St.
Meridian, ID 83646
For questions email Carol at: hazzy1900@gmail.com
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
Geoff Allen, acclaimed plein air artist, is teaching a 3-day workshop in the Wood River Valley and there is still room if you are interested.
The workshop is 3 days, August 12, 13, and 14. The cost is $400.
The sessions will be taught outdoors at properties in the valley and provide a unique opportunity to learn from a master in a gorgeous place.
Contact Geoff via his website if you are interested, payment is made directly to him.
Lodging and other arrangements are the responsibility of the artist.
Come Play, Come Learn, Come Relax,
Come Socialize!
IWS 2025 ANNUAL MEETING
Thursday, September 11 through Saturday, September 13
LOCATION – Mountain Village Resort
220 Eva Falls Ave.
Stanley, Idaho. 83278
THEME – CAPTURING IDAHO’S BEAUTY
AGENDA
Thursday, September 11
Jessica Bryant 3-Day Workshop (See bio below)
$325
9:00am – 4:00pm
Mountain Village Resort Conference Room
Lunch included.
OR
PAPI Paint Out (more details to come from PAPI) – $0
Lunch on your own
All – Dinner on your own
Friday, September 12
Jessica Bryant Workshop
9:00am – 4:00pm
Lunch included.
OR
PAPI Paint Out
Lunch on your own
All – Dinner on your own
Saturday, September 13
Jessica Bryant Workshop
9:00am – 2:30pm
OR
PAPI Paint Out
Lunch on your own
Sharing Our Work – Workshop and PAPI Participants
Social Gathering for All
Mountain Village Resort Conference Room
2:45pm – 4:45pm
5:30 – 6:45
Annual Banquet – $40
7:00 – 8:15
Annual Meeting and Election of Officers
Despite our best efforts to stagger our election of officers, the entire executive
committee will be on the ballot this year: President, Vice President, Secretary and
Treasurer. Voting will be electronic, prior to the meeting, same as in previous
years.
Watch for a separate email in August to learn about candidates and to vote.
————————————————————————————————
Bio for Jessica Bryant
Jessica is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, National
Watercolor Society, Northwest Watercolor Society and Idaho Watercolor Society. She has
exhibited work with these organizations as well as the Transparent Watercolor Society of
America, Watercolor USA, Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, Allied Artist of
America and several others.
Jessica paints and teaches workshops and classes out of Redbrick Art Studio in
downtown Coeur d’Alene. She is the creator and former director of a unique
extracurricular offering, the Fine Art League, at Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and
Humanities. This endeavor earned Jessica the 2018 Coeur d’Alene Mayor’s Award for
Arts in Education.
RESERVATIONS
DEADLINE FOR ANNUAL MEETING and WORKSHOP RESERVATIONS –
MONDAY, AUG 4th
Send the form in from the file in the link below, with payment to:
Carol HasBrouck Browning
71 W Arnaz St.
Meridian, ID 83646
For questions email Carol at: hazzy1900@gmail.com
CALL FOR ARTISAN WORK CELEBRATING IDAHO
Challis Arts Council (CAC) invites Idaho artists and artisans to submit unique art and functional creations for exhibit at the MadDog Gallery and gift shop on Main Street in Challis. Help us celebrate the unique beauty of Idaho’s wilderness and wildlife, rich history, and self-sufficient people while exposing your work to regional residents and the many summer visitors to our beautiful mountain community.
Your work will be displayed for sale on consignment, and photos of your work will be displayed on our website. We are interested in creative and functional work from custom furniture to handmade quilts to any work reflecting the special character of our state.
We are accepting work on an ongoing basis beginning June 16. Please send digital photos and a short bio to challisarts@custertel.net to be considered for summer display. For more information, email or call the CAC office at 208.879.2745.
Challis Arts Council / MadDog Gallery
Located at 632 E Main Street
PO Box 1131
Challis ID 83226-1131
208-879-2745
IN PRAISE OF OUR HARD-WORKING VOLUNTEERS!
Besides being home to some talented artists, the Idaho Watercolor Society is a great place to get honest feedback, learn new techniques and problem-solving skills, have an opportunity to interact with some amazing artists and truly fun people who are happy to share their love of painting with those around them.
We rely on our members to take up the slack and keep our organization running smoothly. We could not survive as a state-wide organization without our wonderful volunteers.
Without them, we would struggle to maintain our membership levels and continue to grow and succeed.
That’s where you come into the picture! We have a lot of members who are not only talented artists but also have begun retiring from long careers in careers like management, finance, fine arts, marketing and organizing shows throughout the state of Idaho.
We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to fill various vital roles within our organization. Positions such as board members, treasurer, fundraisers, speakers, newsletter articles, and educational workshop coordinators are crucial for our continued success.
Moreover, we need local regional representatives to ensure that the art continues to flourish in different areas throughout Idaho. Your contributions can make a significant difference in keeping the artistic spirit alive and thriving.
We have some exciting events coming up including the Idaho Watercolor Society turning 50 YEARS OLD! We already have a committee that is working on some special events to celebrate these last 50 years
We have an immediate need for the following positions:
- Vice President – works closely with the President to move into that position
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Membership Director – (we may have a volunteer)
- Social Media Coordinator – (we may have a volunteer)
If you have any ideas for workshops, art shows, or new initiatives to engage our membership, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at mcconnell1106@gmail.com. Together, we can take the Idaho Watercolor Society to new heights!
All descriptions for these vacant positions are listed on our website. Please review these and let me know if you have any questions.
Lynn McConnell
Vice President
mcconnell1106@gmail.com
Hello Art Organizations!
You are cordially invited to an evening of art and preservation to celebrate Idaho Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month and the renovation of the historic U.S. Assay Office, a National Historic Landmark and home to the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). On May 1st from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, SHPO will welcome artists, preservation partners, and members of the public to the freshly renovated Assay Office, where will debut the winning design of the Rainbow Bridge poster contest. Attendees will receive a copy of the poster and food options will be available.
In February, the Idaho SHPO held an art contest for the design of the annual Archaeology & Historic Preservation Month poster. We had over 100 submissions from so many mediums—including linocuts, watercolors, mixed-media, photographs, and many more. The response to our contest reminded us how powerful art can be as a medium to celebrate historic places.
As part of our event, we invite you to set up a table on the Assay Office lawn to promote your organization. We do ask that you provide your own table, tent, chairs, etc. Please RSVP by April 21st if you would like to table at this link: Bridging the Past Organization Participation Form.
What: An evening of preservation and art to celebrate Idaho Archaeology & Preservation Month
When: May 1st, 4-7pm
Where: Assay Office, 210 W Main Street, Boise ID
We hope you will join us and spread the word about this special evening where preservation and the arts collide!
Click the link to RSVP
Or contact 208-488-4743 or email kayla.mcelreath@ishs.idaho.gov.
Kayla McElreath, M.H.P. (she/her)
Compliance Architectural Historian
Idaho State Historic Preservation Office
210 W Main St.
Boise, ID 83702
Office: 208.488.7473
Preserving the past, enriching the future.
Explore a membership with the Historical Society!
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