Region – Southwest

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

SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

Addition -SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for September

A technical difficulty caused me to miss one members announcement.

Exhibits:

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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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, 3^rd 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/

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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 3^rd 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 22^nd 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 9^th and 23^rd. 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).

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 24^th – Sept 27^th

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.

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Happy Painting!

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Karyn deKramer

SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com