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IWS SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for May

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IWS SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for May

Exhibits:

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.

Mary Gardiner painted a watercolor of the Rainbow Bridge and will participate in festivities and art sales with many other artists – Thursday May 1st 4-7 pm – at the U.S. Assay Office, 210 W Main St, Boise. Come join in the celebration. Thank you.

Jean Ah Fong is exhibiting at Eagle City Hall for the month of May.  The theme is “Iconic Idaho.”  I have painted some of my favorite Idaho scenes. Stop by and see if you can identify them!  City Hall is open from 8 am to 5 pm.

Jessica L Bryant, IWS – has a solo show at Coeur d’Alene Galleries, the opening reception is Friday May 9, 5-8pm. She also has work in the Summer Show at Settlers West Galleries in Tucson, the Transparent Watercolor Society of America Exhibit, the National Watercolor Society Member Exhibit, and the Idaho Watercolor Society Exhibit. She earned signature status with the TWSA and was awarded the Morris Watercolor Guild Award of Merit in that show. Jessica has a new online course with Artefacto that is launching with a free online workshop on Tuesday, May 13 at 9am Pacific Time.

Renee Galligher – Award of the Western Federation Watercolor Societies Signature Status with the WFWS 50th Anniversary Exhibition. Thank you to juror Ken Call for selecting my painting, “South Fork of the Salmon River” for the Western Federation Watercolor Societies 50th Juried Exhibition.

Award Winner status in the Richeson75 International Art Competitions, Still Life and Floral 2025 for her poured watercolor, “Rhubarb Beauty”.

Acceptance into the 2025 Idaho Watercolor Society Annual Membership Juried Exhibition with her painting, “My Indian Blanket”.  The award ceremony will be Tuesday, June 3.

Entered two paintings, “The Letter” and “St. Joe River” into the Professional Division for the Nampa Art Guild Annual Spring Show “Spring Forward with Art”. The award ceremony and artist reception is Tuesday, April 29, 5 – 7pm, at the Nampa Public Library.

Karyn deKramer – Proud to have my painting ‘Morning Glory’ -Bald Eagle juried into the IWS 2025 Annual Juried Exhibition. Please join us at the Awards Ceremony at the Riverside Hotel, Tuesday June 3, 5:30 -8:30. The exhibit is on display May 5 -June 30.

Workshops: 

None reported.

Happy Painting! 

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Karyn deKramer

SW Email Communicator

[email protected]

SW Monthly Member Exhibit/Workshop Call for Announcements for May

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements
SW Members
SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements for May
Important:  Email your announcement to Karyn at  [email protected]
 Greetings,
It is time again to submit your upcoming watercolor exhibit, or workshop announcement into the May 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: April 28. 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 Apr 28
Very Important! Please email your announcement to Karyn at  [email protected]
Question or Comments contact Karyn: [email protected]
_____________________________ 
Karyn deKramer
SW Communications Coordinator

SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for April

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements
SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for April

 

Exhibits:
Mary Gardiner – In April Mary Gardiner’s watercolors Color and Company are on exhibit at the Trueblood Gallery, 2nd floor hallway, Student Union Building, BSU.  Mary also has watercolor paintings at the Riverside hotel, Garden City, and Full Moon Gallery, Twin Falls. Please visit and thank you. 
Rachel Linquist’s painting “Pears on a Dogwood Blossom Cloth” has been accepted into the Northwest Watercolor Society (NWWS) 2025 Waterworks Member Exhibition by Juror Michele Usibelli. The exhibit opens April 25 and runs until June 30, and can be viewed during that time at www.nwws.org. “
 Gary Mccall – Hello. April has me showing watercolor and some acrylic paintings at Boise Brewing. Please come over and check out first Thursday.  Thank you 
 Anne Watson Sorensen warmly invites you to her Solo Featured Artist show upstairs at the Riverside Hotel’s Gallery from April 4-30th. Journey towards Joy: Becoming, Unfolding, Finding” will include Anne’s new emerging artistic direction. You and your friends are warmly invited to join her at the Opening Reception Friday, April 4th from 5:30-7:30 pm.  Refreshments.  http://www.aesorensen.com   208.870.2570. 2900 W Chinden Blvd, Boise.
Carrie Cornils – Watersedge Gallery riverside hotel I have 11 pieces on display in the restaurant through the end of April.
Joyce Green – Last chance to see Joyce Green’s show at the Garden Plaza of Valley View Retirement Center!  The show is coming down on March 31st.  The address is 1130 N. Allumbaugh in Boise, 83704.
 
Joyce Green is also continuing to be a featured artist at the Riverside Hotel’s Riversedge Gallery through April.  Works featuring my Water Music and Persistence of Pine series are up in the main lobby through April.
 
 
 
Workshops/ Classes:  
None reported.
 
The End.
Happy Painting 🙂
 
 
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Karyn deKramer
SW Email Coordinator 
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SW Call for Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshop Announcements for April

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements
SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements for April
Important:  Email your announcement to Karyn at  [email protected]
 
 Greetings,
It is time again to submit your upcoming watercolor exhibit, or workshop announcement into the April 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: March 24. 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 March 24
 
Very Important! Please email your announcement to Karyn at  [email protected]
 
Question or Comments contact Karyn: [email protected]
_____________________________ 
Karyn deKramer
SW Communications Coordinator

SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for March

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements

IWS SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for March

Exhibits:

Beth Trott – There’s still time to catch Beth Trott’s Fantasy Illustrations at Catalyst Arts Collaborative before February ends! With over 15 years of experience painting interior illustrations for publications like Dungeons & Dragons, Beth’s work is bold, vibrant, and rich in storytelling. While you’re there, check out Catalyst’s lineup of art classes and browse their charming gift shop, featuring handcrafted items by local creatives!

Then, in March, Beth is honored to be part of “Land Lines,” a group exhibition with Stephanie Inman and Antonia Hendricks at Initial Point Gallery in Meridian City Hall. Her “Walk the Lines” series will be featured in this dynamic show, with an opening reception on Tuesday, March 4th from 4:30 – 7pm. The exhibition will run through March 28th, so be sure to stop by and see it!

Beth has also been busy preparing for the Rotunda Show and can’t wait to see the incredible arat our participating members will bring. Organizing this show is both a huge joy and undertaking, and she sincerely thanks everyone who has volunteered to help make it happen—it wouldn’t be possible without this amazing group! Beth’s painting “Basque Memories” will be on display alongside 70+ other artworks in the Idaho State Capitol Rotunda from March 1st (opening at 2 PM) through March 14th. Whether you’re participating or just coming to enjoy, she hopes all members will take the time to visit this stunning exhibition.

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Cherry Woodbury  will be the featured artist for the month of March at the Eagle City Hall located at 660 E Civic Ln, Eagle, She will have some 20 pieces of art on display.  Be sure to stop by Monday – Friday    8AM to 5PM

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Scott Muscolo is showing his painting “Still Standing” as part of the Idaho Art Gallery’s “Spirit of the West” exhibit.  The show runs from Feb. 4 to Mar. 29, with an artist reception on Friday, February 28 from 4:00-8:00 PM.  An open house is scheduled for Saturday, March 1 from 11:00-6:00 PM.  https://idahoartgallery.com/

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Jessica L Bryant is teaching an online workshop for Terracotta, Transforming Space: Creating Depth with Value and Color. March 6, 9am-Noon Pacific Time. $79 with lifetime access to the recording. She is also exhibiting during Western Art Week in Great Falls, MT. Her work will be in the Best of the West show, the March in Montana Auction, and in the gallery rooms for Settlers West and Coeur d’Alene Galleries. Online workshop link:

https://terracotta.art/version-live/explorer_workshop/terracotta–watercolor-watercolor-explorer-program-148

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Linda Aman – Has a painting “Energy Dynamics” in the Idaho Watercolor Society Show   The 41st Annual Capitol Rotunda Art Show: reception March 8th at the Idaho State Capitol Rotunda from 11:00-2:00. General Public invited. Tell your friends.

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Carrie Cornils – My artwork will be displayed at the Water’s Edge Gallery at the Riverside Hotel in March and April 2025.

My piece “The Desert Pallet” will be on display in the Rotunda show in March.

My piece “Fall Aspens” will be on display at the Sears Art Museum in St. George UT through March 31, 2025

Alcohol Ink classes will resume in my home studio in April.  [email protected]

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Frankie Sims  / Heart in Art Studio Gallery  – I’d like to invite anyone who can to swing by the nampa civic center for the “ Up in the Air” themed show by the TVAA. I have the  2 featured artist display cases, with six pieces, including two watercolors which have been improved upon thanks to feedback from many of you at our monthly discussion group in Eagle.  Thanks so much!   Also, I am showing a large wc on canvas at the capitol rotunda, School of Life, lots of fun tropical fish, my style.

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Joyce Green will be one of the featured artists at the Riverside hotel’s Riversedge Gallery March 3rd to May 5th.  There will be an opening on first Friday, March 7th from 5 to 7.  Join me to see some of my Water Music and Persistence of Pine works!  The hotel’s lobby is usually available, though!

In addition, Joyce will show about 50 works (yes 50!) related to our west at the Garden Plaza in the Valley View Retirement Center during the month of March.  The Center is at 1130 North Allumbaugh in Boise off Fairview.  There will be an opening reception on Wednesday March 12th from 5 to 7:30.  Come!

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41st Annual Capitol Rotunda Show – Let’s Make It Amazing!

The Idaho Watercolor Society’s 41st Annual Capitol Rotunda Show is almost here! From March 1–14, the halls of the Idaho State Capitol will be filled with incredible watercolor paintings, showcasing the talent and creativity of OUR members.

Join us for the artist reception on March 8 from 11 AM–2 PM, featuring live music by the Boise Phil Youth Orchestra from 11 AM–12 PM. It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate watercolor, connect with the community, and share in the joy of art.

This is one of IWS’s biggest shows of the year, and we all play a part in making it a success. Come see the exhibition, bring a friend, and help spread the word—let’s make this year’s show the best one yet!

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Workshops/ Classes:

Linda Aman – Watercolor Floral Workshop “Radiant Red” Is designed to help you explore and develop a rich variety of reds in your artwork. You will learn how to mix and layer different shades, using both premixed and custom blends of red. The focus will be on capturing the luminous curves of the petals, enhancing depth and vibrancy through color.  A photo reference will be provided. Sign up. [email protected]   Star, Idaho Studio address: 7263 Southern Vista Ct. Star, ID. Date: Saturday March 22nd.  9:00am-4:00pm. Price $95.00 for the workshop

Linda Aman – FREE Zoom “Art Talk” FREE every Month first Wednesdays Contact Linda ASAP to be on the list for the link, Next “Art Talk” topic “Color”  March 5th 7:00pm-8:00pm. Topics Change each month Limited # access – email [email protected] 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. Tuesday March 4th and Monday March 17th . Price $30 per classTimes 9:00am-12:00pm or 6:00pm-9:00 (MST)   Email to register [email protected]   These are Master Level Classes on Zoom. Contact me for more information. We have a few openings. (I am looking to open an Beginners/Intermediate Level Class on-line, let me know if you are interested).

Linda Aman – In Person Watercolor classes– Star, Idaho Studio address: 7263 Southern Vista Ct. Star, 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 March 3rd.    1:00pm-4:00pm. Sign up Price $35 per class. Email [email protected] 

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Happy Painting! 🙂

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Karyn deKramer

SW Email Coordinator

[email protected]

SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements call for March

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements
SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements for March
Important:  Email your announcement to Karyn at  [email protected]
Greetings,
It is time again to submit your upcoming watercolor exhibit, or workshop announcement into the March 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: Feb 24. 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 February 24
Very Important! Please email your announcement to Karyn at  [email protected]
Question or Comments contact Karyn: [email protected]
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Karyn deKramer
SW Email Communications

SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for February

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements

SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for February 2025

Exhibits:

February Mary Gardiner is showing three paintings in the TVAA Rhythm exhibit at the Gem Center for the Arts, Boise. Mary has a studio nearby the exhibit and you are welcome to make arrangements to also visit her studio.

Joyce Green will have two works at the “Canvas and Corks” event at Jump January 30th, and a work in the annual IWS Rotunda exhibit, which will feature the work that was part of the American Watercolor Exhibit and Traveling Show:  “March of the Mountain Waters”.

She will also be a featured artist at the Riverside hotel’s River’s Edge Gallery for the months of March and April.

Look for an opening reception on a first Friday in March.

And Joyce will exhibit at the Valley View Retirement Center in March, with a reception on the 2nd Wednesday evening.

See you there!

Workshops/ Classes: 

Linda Aman – Free Zoom “Art Talk Contact Linda ASAP to be on the list for the link, Free Art Talk every Month first Wednesdays , Next “Art Talk” February 5th 7:00pm-8:00pm. Topics Change each month Limited # access – email [email protected] 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 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 February 3rd and 10th . Price $30 per classTimes 9:00am-12:00pm or 6:00pm-9:00 (MST)   Email to register [email protected]   These are Master Level Classes on Zoom. Contact me for more information. We have a few openings.

Linda Aman – In Person Watercolor classes– Star, Idaho

Studio address: 7263 Southern Vista Ct. Star, 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 February 10th    1:00pm-4:00pm. Sign up Price $35 per class. Email [email protected] 

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Happy Painting! 

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Karyn deKramer

SW Communications Coordinator

[email protected]

SW Monthly Member Call for Exhibits/Workshops Announcements for February

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements
SW Members
SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements for February
Important:  Email your announcement to Karyn at  [email protected]
 Greetings,
It is time again to submit your upcoming watercolor exhibit, or workshop announcement into the February 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: Jan 27. 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 Jan 27
Very Important! Please email your announcement to Karyn at  [email protected]
Question or Comments contact Karyn: [email protected]
_____________________________ 
Karyn deKramer
SW Communications Coordinator

IWS SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for January 2025

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements

Exhibits:

Carrie Cornils – I am proud to announce my work Fall Aspens was juried into the 2025 Sears Art Museum Annual Show and Sale in St. George, UT.  Also, my work will be featured at the Riverside Gallery in March and April 2025.

Pam Grant – The Seattle Convention Center has invited Northwest Watercolor Society back for a Signature Exhibition beginning January 23, and running through July 15, 2025. Pam Grant’s art ‘Palouse 1″ is among 63 Signature and Gold Medal Fellowship members. 85 pieces to be on display in the Phyllis Lamphere Gallery on level 2 of the Arch Bldg located at 705 Pike Street, Seattle, WA. The show will also be online at www.nwws.org.

Workshops/ Classes: 

Linda Aman – Free Zoom “Art Talk with Linda Aman”– January topic “Inspired Intentions”  Contact Linda ASAP to be on the list for the link, Free Art Talk every Month, Next “Art Talk” January 9th Thursday 7:00pm-8:00pm.  Limited # access – email [email protected] 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. Tuesday, January 7th and 21st  Price $30 per classTimes 9:00am-12:00pm (MST)  1:00pm-4:00 or 6:00pm-9:00 (MST)   Email to register [email protected]   These are Master Level Classes on Zoom. Contact me for more information

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Happy New Year!  

Wishing you Peace, Joy, and Creativity. 

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Art Quotes

“Art is a course in personal development that has no reliable diploma and no known end. The pursuit of art instructs in beauty as well as ugliness, fantasy as well as common sense. Art levels souls and baffles brains. Art softens pain because it is pain. Art gives joy because it is joy.” ~ Robert Genn 

“In art, everyone who plays wins.” ~ Robert Genn

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Karyn deKramer

[email protected]

SW Email Coordinator

SW Members – Call for Announcements for January

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements
SW Members
SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements for January
Important:  Email your announcement to Karyn at [email protected]
Greetings,
It is time again to submit your upcoming watercolor exhibit, or workshop announcement into the January 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: Dec 16. 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 Dec 16
Very Important! Please email your announcement to Karyn at [email protected]
Question or Comments contact Karyn: [email protected]
_____________________________
Karyn deKramer
SW Email Coordinator