SW Monthly Member Announcements

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

SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for August

Exhibits:

Shelly Johnson has been invited to participate in the 2025 National Watercolor Exhibition at Mark Arts. “Happiness on a Tire Swing” will be on view at the Gladys and Karl T. Wiedemann Gallery at Mark Arts in Wichita, Kansas, from August 1, 2025 to September 27, 2025. Opening Reception is Friday, August 1 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with remarks and award announcement by juror Paul Jackson.

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Gary Mccall – The Visual Arts Collective is showing my art, watercolor and acrylic paintings. Theme type show featuring Garden City. First Friday August 1st. Reception 5pm to 11.

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Mary Gardiner – City of Kuna Arts and History (a little house) will be showing The Artist Lens for August and September by Mary Gardiner. Also in August, Mary’s work will be shown at St Luke’s hospital, Boise. Mary and Gary have a joint show at the TVAA Gallery at the Gem Center for the Arts, Boise. Come see the American Connection exhibit.

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Priscilla Patterson – Idaho Watercolor Society Member Priscilla Patterson will have new work included in the Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center “Global Tapestry” exhibition in Post Falls, Idaho. The exhibit, which features works showing different cultures, locations and perspectives, will run from September 5-October 25, 2025.

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Joyce Green recently received notice that she is to be awarded the honorary title Master Signature Member by exhibiting in ten or more annual exhibitions of the Watercolor West organization.    She will be exhibiting in the 57th International Exhibition opening August 23rd.  The award will be presented at a ceremony on September 6th at the Hilbert Museum at Chapman University in Orange, Ca.

Jaialdi, the International Basque Festival is just around the corner:  Joyce Green will have a booth at this year’s festival at the Western Idaho Fairgrounds main exhibition building on Saturday, August 2nd, 10-6 and Sunday August 3rd from 11-5 pm.  She will show Basque related art for sale in booth # 308.  It’s a grand party!

Meanwhile, Joyce has three works on display at the Initial Point Gallery for the “Dusty Chaps and Cowboy Hats” exhibit through August 1, and three works at the Boise Open Studios Basque Exhibit at the Idaho State Archives Building, 2205 Old Penitentiary Road in Boise.  The Opening is Thursday July 17th from 5-7 p.m.  The dancers will perform!

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Franki Sims – Fun flowers, beautiful butterflies, and fancy feathers featured in a myriad of my new watercolor paintings are finding their way into exhibits I’m installing across the treasure valley this summer. Please come check out one or all.  Installations are going up at frankie sims art / Heart in Art Studio Gallery in Garden City (google maps),  Catalyst Arts Collaborative in Boise, and in the front display cases at the Nampa Civic Center with the TVAA show “Inclusive”.   My “garden” at the Boise Co-Op in Meridian will be blooming in mid September, on hold for newly announced facility renovations.  Questions re days, times or anything else,  text or call me at 986-895-9434.

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Workshops/ Classes:

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 August 12^th and 26^th  . 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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Linda Aman – Two Day Abstract Workshop – “Approaching Abstracts-Watercolor and Mixed Media”. The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, 300 S Capital Ave. Idaho Falls, ID  Friday and Saturday August 1^st – August 2^nd 9am-4pm

Linda Aman will present a two-day hands-on exploration of abstraction. Participants will learn to “play with purpose” using watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media. This workshop is open to all levels and includes demonstrations, individual feedback, and creative experimentation. $180 TAM Members, $200 Non-Members 208-534-7777.   Email Linda for questions about workshop. linda@amanarts.com

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Museum Show Gloria Miller Allen and Linda Aman – July 24 – September 27

MAKE YOUR MARK: A Celebration of Process, Passion, and Possibility

The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, 300 S Capital Ave. Idaho Falls, ID

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 acrylic, 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.

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Gloria Miller Allen and Linda Aman – Live Abstract Demo at The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho

August 28^th 7pm-9pm call museum for more information 208-534-7777. The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, 300 S Capital Ave. Idaho Falls, ID

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Happy Painting!

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Karyn deKramer

SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

IWS SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for June

Exhibits:

Gary McCall and Mary Gardiner have three collaborative paintings in the Do Si Do exhibit at the TVAA Gallery, first floor Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 Bank Dr., Boise, May 20-Aug 12, 2025. Mary also has a painting in the Art and Soul of the Magic Valley competition, her painting sponsored by and exhibited at Title Fact, Inc, Twin Falls, June 6-June 28, 2025.

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Loretta Barra is proud to announce her painting “Dew Kissed Iris” was juried into the IWS 2025 Juried Annual Show which is at The Riverside Hotel through June 29th. She also has her Ebook “Watercolor Basics and Beyond” -available on Amazon and www.LorettaBarra.com.

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Linda Aman – Has a painting “Warm Embrace” juried in the Idaho Watercolor Society Juried Annual Show. Reception is June 3rd, 5:30-8:30, winners will be announced. General Public invited; refreshments are served. Tell your friends.

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Shelly Johnson will be showing her painting “Fawn” as part of the 15th Annual Art & Soul of the Magic Valley. This event will be held June 6 to June 28 at venues throughout Twin Falls and the surrounding areas. “Fawn” will be showing at Middlekauff Ford, 1243 Blue Lakes Blvd N in Twin Falls. Middlekauff will be holding an artist reception on Tuesday, June 10 from 5 pm to 7 pm. If you are in Twin Falls, please stop by and say hello!

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Michelle Mallett – I have a solo show that will run June 2-30 at Valley View Assisted Living at 1140 Allumbaugh St Boise.  There will be an artist Meet & Greet on June 16 from 5-7pm.  Hope you can make it!

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Anne Watson Sorensen will have a booth at the 2nd annual Meridian Arts Festival held at Kleiner Park on Sat June 28 9-5 and Sun June 29 10-4.  Hope to see you there! http://www.aesorensen.com.

Anne also has a painting juried into the Sun Valley Airport in Hailey, ID, that will be on display through Oct 2025 called “Fly Away”.  She is also honored to have the painting “Light Emerging” juried into the IWS Annual Juried Exhibition at the Riverside Hotel. Anne’s acrylic abstract “Echoes of Resistance” hangs in the secondary IWS exhibit at the Riverside Hotel.

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Jessica L Bryant’s painting, Amidst the Cascades, received the Morris Watercolor Guild Award of Merit in the Transparent Watercolor Society of America exhibition. She also earned signature membership with TWSA. She’ll be attending the awards dinner June 7; the exhibit runs through August 5.

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IWS Annual Juried Exhibit 2025 is up for viewing at the Riverside Hotel -Water’s Edge Gallery until June 29. The Critique/Awards Ceremony is Tuesday June 3, 5:30 – 8:30.

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Workshops/Classes:

Linda Aman – FREE Zoom “Art Talk” every Month first Wednesdays. Contact Linda ASAP to be on the link, Next “Art Talk” June 4th 7:00pm-8:00pm. Topics Change each month Limited # access – email linda@amanarts.com 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. Tuesdays June 10^th and 24^th . 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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Laurel Macdonald – June Beginning Printmaking Classes

Hey, artists, here is my schedule for June.

*classes are Wed and Saturday, Saturday being a repeat of Wednesday’s class

*each class is $45, all materials provided

*classes are 10:00-2:00 but some people stay later to make more prints

*I only take three students for each class for optimal printing opportunities!

*You will need to bring lunch and water and three drawings specific to the class. More info following.

June 4( Wed) and 7 (Sat):  Linocut/collage.  Students will learn about the materials for making linocuts and techniques for carving their  4X6 linocuts. We will also learn about ink application and printing linocuts.  Each student will make an edition of 5 linocut prints. Additionally, we will make collages and then print our linocuts on the collages to create color spots and texture.

June 11 (Wed) and 14 (Sat):  Botanical/stencil.  Students will learn how to use leaves, grass, and other botanical elements to create beautiful botanical prints.  We will learn basic ink application to create various images, ghost images, textures, and color harmony.  In addition, we will create stencils, learn how to use stencils in printmaking, and then combine botanicals and stencils for unusual and interesting effects.

June l8 (Wed) and 21 (Sat):  Linocut on Paper and Fabric.  Students will learn various linocut techniques and cut out a 5X7 or 6X8 linocut.  This image will then be printed as an edition of 5 on paper.  Students will then have the opportunity to print on fabric.  I will have a variety of fabric to print on, but students are encouraged to bring their own 100 percent cotton shirts or cloth bags to print on.

June 25 (Wed) and 28 (Sat):  Linocut/collage.  Same as June 4 and 7.

If you are interested in any of these classes, please email me: lwinmacd2@gmail.com.  These classes fill up quickly, so let me know as soon as possible!  Thanks and looking forward to introducing you to a fun medium!!   -Laurel Macdonald

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Happy Painting!

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Karyn deKramer

SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

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IWS SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for May

Exhibits:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Workshops: 

None reported.

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Happy Painting! 

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Karyn deKramer

SW Email Communicator

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com