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IWS SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for November

Exhibits:

Gary McCall – St.Lukes moves me from the Boise campus to the Meridian art wall. I will be on the healing wall at St Al’s in Boise.

Mary Gardiner will be in the Riverside hotel Water’s Edge Travelers exhibit. Mary has paintings in the TVAA Brown exhibit at the Gem Center for the Arts, Boise, and in the Art of the Gift exhibit, Full Moon Gallery, Twin Falls.

Anne Watson Sorensen is delighted to show her artwork at the Riverside Hotel Gallery in 2 different shows Nov 5-Dec 2.  She will be part of the Women’s Journey show, sharing her art journey through 30 years of painting. Also, she will have 2 paintings as part of PAPI, Plein Air Painters of Idaho.  Opening Reception is Friday, Nov 8 from 5:30-7:30 pm.  2900 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City.

Additionally, Anne Watson Sorensen is pleased to have a painting juried into the Sun Valley Airport Nov 5-May 2025 called “Whispered Cast #2”.  She is thrilled that her IWS award-winning Traveling Show painting “Abundance” was sold in Idaho Falls.

Jack Dykstra will have 2 paintings at the invitational FOR Fine Art Gallery Smaller Works Show and Sale, Whitefish, MT, December 13, 2024 – January 18, 2025.Exhibit at gallery and online at: FoRFineArt.com

Jack Dykstra has 2 paintings at the Plein Air Painters of Idaho (PAPI) “Iconic Idaho” exhibit and sale, Water’s Edge Riverside Hotel, Boise, ID, November 4 – 30.

Jack Dykstra is participating in the Montana Watercolor Society, Signature Member Exhibit and Sale. This is a MTWS signature members only, on-line virtual show, available November 15 – December 20,2024. View show at: montanawatercolorsociety.org

Joining dozens of watercolor artists, Jack Dykstra attended the Fabriano in Acquarello in Watercolor event, October 14 – 18 in Fort Worth, Texas. Featuring 3 full days of demos (27 total) by well-known watercolor artists from the U.S. and several foreign nations; an exhibit of 1,000 half-sheet watercolor paintings from 80 nations; discussion panels and art supplier booths made this a remarkable event. Fabriano, Italian paper maker since 1264, and sponsoring the event in Italy for 15 years, brought it this year to the U.S. for the first time. We can only hope that they will come here again.

Karyn deKramer – Proud to have my painting ‘Pika’ selected by jury into the Artists for Conservation Annual Exhibition -Virtual Exhibit.  Follow the link to view the entire exhibit:  AFC’s Virtual Exhibit: http://artistsforconservation.org/virtual-exhibit

Workshops/ Classes:

Linda Aman – Free Zoom “Art Talk with Linda Aman”– Limited Access – Contact Linda ASAP to be on the list for the link, Free Art Talk every Month first Wednesdays , new subjects every month. Next “Art Talk” November 6th 7:00pm-8:00pm.  Limited # access – email linda@amanarts.com to get on the Zoom list. 

Happy Painting!

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Karyn deKramer

SW Email Coordinator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

IWS SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for September

Exhibits:

Anne Watson Sorensen invites you to the celebrated Art in the Park at Julia Davis Park Sep 6-8.  Fri-Sat 10-8, Sun 10-5. Find me in Booth 31 by the Julia Davis/Rose Garden sculpture and across from Pronto Pups. Aesorensen.com

Additionally, find 4 of Anne Watson Sorensen’s paintings in the Juried Group Exhibition at BSU displaying Asian related artworks:  [PUH] [TAY] [TOH] Group Exhibition at the Boise State Student Union Fine Art Gallery from August 18 – October 6, 2024. Reception: Tuesday, August 27th from 4:30 to 6:30PM with remarks at 5:15 PM. Appetizers served.

Linda Aman – IWS Traveling Show-September5th -25^th at Willard Art Center 498 A St. Idaho Falls. I am honored to have my painting “Dynamic Energy” in the show.

Idaho Falls-Linda Aman has two paintings juried into the “Art Idaho” show at The Museum of Eastern Idaho. The opening reception and ceremony are August 3^rd at 5:30. The show runs from August 3^rd to October 28^th. Paintings “Aurora” and “Energy Dynamic” are in the show.

Gallery 12 has an exhibit in Blackfoot, Idaho, at the “Candy Jar” 105 NW Main St, Blackfoot, ID 83221. Linda Aman has three paintings displayed along with other Gallery 12 members.

Jean Ah Fong and Susan Kluksdal would like to invite you to view “Sister Act II” at the Garden Valley Center for the Arts. Our work will be available for viewing from September 6th through September 29th in Crouch, Idaho.  The reception, with wine and hors d’oeuvres, is September 7th from 6 pm to 8 pm. It is a neat venue and a lovely time to visit Garden Valley!  We would love to see you there!  

Joyce Green will receive the  Tammy de Weerd’s Award in the Arts for the City of Meridian for  Excellence in the Arts, which recognizes artists who have made a significant contribution to the arts in Meridian, and who have demonstrated a high degree of artistic excellence in any discipline including performing, visual, or literary arts.  Please mark your calendar for the awards ceremony on September 21 at 6:30PM – the ceremony will take place just before our September 21 Concerts on Broadway show at Meridian City Hall.

You are also invited to save the date for this year’s BOISE OPEN STUDIOS TOUR  in my area October 12th and 13th.  Come see how I work and what I do!  (Joyce)

Workshops/ Classes:

Hugh Mossman – There are a few openings for Hugh Mossman’s plein air workshop in Sun Valley September 23, 24 and 25. Fall colors will be on display in the Wood River valley and the weatherman says the smoke will be gone! Class size will be limited to 12 students. Contact Hugh for more information at hmossman@gmail.com or call 208-914-1588.

Free Zoom “Art Talk with Linda Aman”– Limited Access – Contact Linda ASAP to be on the list for the link, Free Art Talk every Month first Wednesdays , Next “Art Talk” September 4th 7:00pm-8:00pm.  Limited # access – email linda@amanarts.com to get on the Zoom list. 

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 “bring” 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. Thursday September 10^th and 24^th. Price $30 per class. Times 9:00am-12:00pm (MST)  1:00pm-4:00 or 6:00pm-9:00 (MST)   Email to register linda@amanarts.com   These are Master Level Classes on Zoom. Contact me for more information.

Karyn deKramer
SW Email Coordinator
iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

IWS SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for the month of August

Exhibits:

Jean Spinosa – As part of Art Walk in Sandpoint, I have five paintings displayed in the Pickled Kitchen in downtown Sandpoint.  Also I have five paintings from my art class displayed in the Sandpoint library.

Priscilla Patterson – IWS Member Priscilla Patterson’s watercolor painting received the Third Place-General Aviation award from the American Society of Aviation Artists at their annual exhibition held this year at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum in Maryland. She has one painting accepted into the Montana Watercolor Society show and two pieces into Coeur d’Alene Galleries Miniatures by the Lake show and sale, both taking place in September.

Kara Hidalgo – East Idaho watercolor artist, Kara Hidalgo, will be co-leading plein air painting retreats at HARRIMAN STATE PARK from 8/4 – 8/9 and YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK from 8/18 – 22.   www.PleinAirInTheParks.org, Instagram:@PleinAirInTheParks, Facebook:@PleinAirInTheParks.org.  Photos of past retreats: www.flickr.com/photos/idahoartlab/albums/

Linda Aman has two paintings juried into the “Art Idaho” show at The Museum of Eastern Idaho. The opening reception and ceremony are August 3^rd at 5:30. The show runs from August 3^rd to October 28^th. Paintings “Aurora” and “Energy Dynamic” are in the show.

Linda Aman – Gallery 12 has an exhibit in Blackfoot, Idaho, at the “Candy Jar” 105 NW Main St, Blackfoot, ID 83221. Linda Aman has three paintings displayed along with other Gallery 12 members.

Joyce Green has a work accepted into this year’s Rocky Mountain National Watermedia exhibit!  “Tres Amigos,” a Bristlecone Pine series watercolor, will go on view September 19th through October at the Evergreen Center for the Arts in Evergreen, Colorado.

Joyce  will also be opening her garage studio to the public during this year’s BOSCO (Boise Open Studios) event October 12th and 13th at her home in Meridian.  Save the date and look for additional information next month!  She’ll be happy to answer questions on her painting goals and process during the event.

Workshops/ Classes:

Linda Aman – In Person Watercolor classes– Idaho Falls, Idaho. Studio address: 258 N Water Ave, Idaho Falls, 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. Dates Mondays August 5th .  9:00am-12:00 or 1:00pm-4:00pm. Sign up Price $30 per class. Email linda@amanarts.com 

Free Zoom “Art Talk with Linda Aman”– Limited Access – Contact Linda ASAP to be on the list for the link, Free Art Talk every Month first Wednesdays , Next “Art Talk” August 7th 7:00pm-8:00pm.  The Topic “How to Stick with a Painting” ” Limited # access – email linda@amanarts.com to get on the Zoom list. 

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 “bring” 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. Thursday August 6^th and 20^th . Price $30 per class. Times 9:00am-12:00pm (MST)  1:00pm-4:00 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.

Happy Painting!

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