The ArtCall page for submitting entries for WFWS49 is now open. Click on the link below to enter your paintings for consideration. The WFWS49 page also includes a listing of critical dates, the most recent prospectus and a brief tutorial on how to use ArtCall.
ArtCall.org went LIVE on Sunday, 9/10, at 6PM MST.
https://wfws49exhibition.
You may enter and edit your submissions until midnight on November 27, 2023.
Good luck!
Dennis Hayzlett
dchayzlett@gmail.com
208 514 3862
***As of Monday, August 28, this post has been updated with the most current, revised WFWS 2014 Prospectus***
Enclosed is the prospectus for the WFWS 2024 exhibition in Phoenix.
To download the revised WFWS 2024 Prospectus click here.
The ArtCall site for this show will open for entries on September 11, 2023.
Thank you.
Dennis Hayzlett
dchayzlett@gmail.com
208 514 3862
Tonight, August 1st, from 5pm-7pm at the Meridian Initialpoint Gallery is the opening reception for the PAPI Annual Show. There will be live music, lots of food and amazing art to see. The art in this small show is really stunning. Judging concludes this afternoon and awards will be given tonight between 6:00 and 6:30 pm. Come support these amazing artists, from both PAPI and The Idaho Watercolor Society!!
PUBLICITY – The church will be running ads on the NPR Boise State radio about our show and their musical performances so the attendance should be excellent over the weekend.
Announcement and registration form
Cathy Anderson 208.484.2992, catandr1203@gmail.com
Carol HasBrouck Browning 864-423-2521, hazzy1900@gmail.com
IWS Juried Fall Show
The Gallery at Finer Frames, 164 State Street, Eagle, Idaho 83616
208.888.9898 www.FINERFRAMES.COM
August 31, 2023 – September 28, 2023
Soft opening – Thursday, August 31, 2023
Opening Artist’s Reception – Thursday, September 7, 2023
Juror: Fonda Portales. Fonda serves as Boise State University’s Director of University Arts. Prior to this position, she served as Adjunct Faculty in the Art Department for eight years. Fonda earned a bachelor’s degree in English Education from N.N.U. in Nampa, Idaho’ where she studied watercolor techniques with Mary Shaffer, and a master’s degree in art history from California State University, Los Angeles.
Entry Details: Entry will be on ArtCall, the fee will be $15 for one and $20 for two entries.
40 paintings will be juried in the show from ArtCall.
Artwork must be original paintings suitable for family viewing.
Entry must be at least 80% watercolor/gouache. Other water media is accepted but limited to 20% or less. Acceptable substrates include watercolor paper, yupo, masonite, or watercolor board.
Paintings must be limited to 1/2 sheet (16” x 22”) or 1/4 sheet (11” x 15”). Paintings smaller than 1/4 sheet are acceptable but will be framed in a frame the same size as a 1/4 sheet, with a larger mat.
ArtCall Link: http://iwscolorinmotion.artcall.org
Click on the link or copy and paste this link into your computer browser and it will take you to this call. Enter your email and password and begin your submission.
Framing: Finer Frames will matt and frame all paintings juried into the show. The cost to the artist is $100 for 1/2 sheet and $80 for 1/4 sheet. Finer Frames will take no markup on framing.
The deadline to enter on ArtCall is July 24, 2023.
Theme: “Color in Motion”. It is suggested you explain how your painting expresses the theme in ArtCall when you enter.
Registration: Your IWS 2023 dues must be paid to be eligible. If your dues have not been for this year, send to:
Membership Chair Lynn McConnell
52 S. Grays Lane, Nampa, Idaho 83687.
The registration on ArtCall must be received by July 24, 2023. Acceptance and rejection letters will be emailed through ArtCall on July 29, 2023.
Show Schedule:
July 24 (Monday 9:00 pm) – Registration due
July 29 (Tuesday) -Notification emailed
August 7-14 (Monday) – Art delivered to Finer Frames
August 31 (Thursday) – Soft Opening of Show
September 7 (Thursday) – Awards, and reception 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
September 28, 2023 – Closing Reception 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
September 28-30, 2023 – Pick up artwork
* All care will be taken to avoid damage to artwork. IWS cannot be held liable for damages or loss. Finer Frames require a 20% commission if sold. IWS will not request any percentage be donated. If you sell a painting, please contact Cathy Anderson 208.484.2992 (catandr1203@gmail.com), or Roy Gover 208.412.6446 (rlgover@msn.com) for the correct forms.
If there are questions, members can contact Cathy Anderson, Roy Gover, or Carol HasBrouck Browning (864-423-2521).
IWS members
We have exciting news. Over 70 artist members, friends and art lovers attended our opening reception and awards ceremony at Initial Point Gallery, in the Meridian City Hall last night.
We are pleased to announce the 20 artists who received awards and will be traveling throughout galleries across the State for the remainder of the year.
Juror’s Choice – Anne Watson Sorensen – Meridian
First Place – Torgesen Murdock – Pocatello
Second Place – Laurie Asahara – Eagle
Third Place – Pam Grant – Fruitland
Fourth Place (Ruth Clark award) – Hugh Mossman – Boise
Ed Robinson Memorial Award – Lori Seale – Graham, WA
Dwight Williams Memorial Award – Linda Aman – Idaho Falls/Star
Betty Benson Memorial Award – Joyce Green – Meridian
Welles Seifert Memorial Award – Dwight Williams – (deceased)
Honorable Mention – Carol HasBrouck Browning – Meridian
Will Nelson Memorial Award – Carol Elliott Smith – Boise
Honorable Mention – Donald Nafus – Boise
Honorable Mention – Jackie Zumalt – Grangeville
Honorable Mention – Joni Frey – Boise
Honorable Mention – Gail Greco – Star
Honorable Mention – Scott Muscolo – Meridian
Honorable Mention – Les Scott – Idaho Falls
Honorable Mention – Sharon Herther – McCall
Honorable Mention – Nancy Inaba – Boise
Honorable Mention – Rachel Linquist – Boise
Scott Muscolo – Show Chairman
From the IWS BOARD
It is an exciting and BUSY time for IWS. We have a couple of announcements that we just couldn’t wait for the June Newsletter to share with you.
ANNUAL JURIED SHOW – At the Meridian City Hall on the 3rd floor Initial Point Gallery. Opens on May 26 and runs through June 29th. City Hall is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Make sure you invite your friends and family. This is one you won’t want to miss. Awards Ceremony, Friday, June 2nd, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm.
SEPTEMBER –
As awareness of IWS grows in our communities, so do the opportunities. Let me share two of those opportunities.
Best regards,
Your IWS Executive Ctte.
Carol HasBrouck Browning, President
Don Belts, Vice President
Nancy Inaba, Secretary
Dennis Hayzlett, Treasurer
The link to ArtCall in this announcement will take viewers to a gallery of all the paintings accepted for this exhibition. Click on the link to view the range of styles and content selected for the show.
https://wfws48exhibition.
Dennis Hayzlett
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Dennis
| Autumn Explosion | Steve | Gruber |
| Persistence of Pine Triptych | Joyce | Green |
| Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park | Susan | Snyder |
| Strategic Chaos | Linda | Aman |
| 55 and Goode Lane | Sharon | Herther |
| Girl with Shoes | Shelly | Johnson |
| Dancing Through The Garden | Lynn | McConnell |
| Patriarch | Marina | Zavalova |
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Dennis Hayzlett
IWS Delegate
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