Idaho Watercolor Society

03/22/2026

Come see this beautiful painting by Anne Sorensen Watercolor on display at The 42nd Annual Capitol Rotunda Art Show - until March 28th!

“We the People”
A crowd of faces,
Distinct yet bound together—
Woven into one belonging. On display at the Capitol building Rotunda Show through March 27th, 4th floor. 🇺🇸

03/16/2026

What does it take to transform the Idaho State Capitol Rotunda into an art gallery? A LOT of helping hands!!.🙌

Early Saturday morning, a dedicated team of volunteers began unloading panels, building walls, checking in artwork, and carefully placing each painting. Piece by piece, the space came to life.

By the end of the day, 75 watercolor paintings from artists across Idaho were hanging in the Rotunda, creating one of the most anticipated annual art exhibitions in our state.

The 42nd Annual Capitol Rotunda Art Show is now open, and everyone is welcome to visit!!

Come walk the Rotunda “gallery”, discover beautiful watercolor work, and cast a ballot for your favorite painting in our Visitor’s Choice Award.

And if you’d like to meet some of the artists, please join us for the public reception!

Capitol Rotunda Art Show
March 15–28, 2026
Idaho State Capitol – 4th Floor Rotunda
Open daily, 7 AM – 7 PM
Free & open to the public

Artists’ Reception
Saturday, March 21
11 AM – 2 PM

A heartfelt thank you to the volunteers who make this show possible every year, and to the artists who share their work with our community. 🎨

03/10/2026

The 42nd Annual Capitol Rotunda Art Show opens this Sunday!

Presented by the Idaho Watercolor Society, this annual exhibition features 75 original watercolor paintings by artists from across Idaho, displayed in the beautiful Rotunda of the Idaho State Capitol Building.

The show will be on view March 15–28, and is FREE and open to the public during Capitol hours (7am–7pm, seven days a week).

Visitors are also invited to participate in the Voter’s Choice Award by casting a ballot for their favorite painting.

Join us in celebrating watercolor, creativity, and the incredible artists of our region.

Artists’ Reception
Saturday, March 21
11 AM – 2 PM
Meet the Artists - Refreshments Provided

We hope to see you at the Rotunda!

02/03/2026

Elizabeth Van Tassel’s “Midnight Serenade” captures the quiet magic of twilight along the Payette River. Painted en plein air in gouache, this nocturne explores the sacred moments when darkness gives way to light, reflecting themes of renewal and rebirth.

Gouache adds a unique depth and luminosity to this piece, setting it apart from traditional watercolor and enhancing the river’s silver shimmer and the deepening midnight blues.

Experience this work (and so many more) at the 42nd Annual Idaho Watercolor Society Capitol Rotunda Art Show, March 15–28, 2026. Artists’ Reception on March 21, 2026 ~ 11am - 2pm

Don’t forget: If you’re visiting, make sure to vote for your favorite painting in the Visitor’s Choice Award and join us for the Artists’ Reception on Saturday, March 21, 11am–2pm.

01/27/2026

Experience the stunning work of Linda Aman at the 42nd Annual Idaho Watercolor Society Capitol Rotunda Art Show! Her piece “New Beginnings” explores restraint, open space, and movement through a limited palette of blue watercolor and Brusho watercolor crystal pigment. The interplay of simple lines and expressive color passages creates a sense of energy, light, and harmony.

Join us in the Idaho State Capitol from March 15–28, 2026, and discover this beautiful abstract series along with over 70 other original watercolors from IWS members. Don’t miss the Artists’ Reception on Saturday, March 21, from 11 am–2 pm, a perfect chance to meet the artists and cast your vote for the Visitor’s Choice Awards!

01/20/2026

Watercolor returns to the People’s House.

The Idaho Watercolor Society invites you to the 42nd Annual Capitol Rotunda Art Show, on view March 15–28, 2026 at the Idaho State Capitol.

This two-week exhibition features original watercolor paintings by IWS members from across the state, displayed in one of Idaho’s most iconic public spaces. Admission is free and open to the public.

Join us for The 42nd Annual Capitol Rotunda Art Show - Artists’ Reception Saturday, March 21, from 11am–2pm, and don’t forget to vote in the Visitor’s Choice Award — a favorite tradition for artists and visitors alike.

Idaho State Capitol Rotunda
Celebrating 50 years of the Idaho Watercolor Society

12/02/2025

It’s official, registration is OPEN for the 42nd Annual IWS Capitol Rotunda Art Show!
Mark your calendars: the exhibition runs March 15–28, 2026, with the Artists’ Reception on March 21, 11am–2pm.

A quick reminder:
This show is open only to Idaho Watercolor Society members.
Not a member yet? We’d love to have you! Join IWS (https://idahowatercolorsociety.org/joiniws/ ) then submit your work for this beloved annual exhibition.

View the prospectus and submit through ArtCall:
iwsrotundashow42.artcall.org

Let’s make 2026 a beautiful year for watercolor!

09/14/2025

Large Men with Small Brushes
Watercolor Demonstrations in the Gallery
Tues Sep 16, 5:30 - 7 PM
Initial Point Gallery, 3rd floor
Meridian City Hall
33 E Broadway Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
Informal! Come watch! Ask questions! Enjoy

08/28/2025

Now is the time to sign up for our annual workshop! September 11-13, in Stanley, Idaho, taught by the amazing Jessica L. Bryant. Deadline to register is September 1, don't wait as space is limited (you don't have to be a member of Idaho Watercolor Society to join this workshop)

https://idahowatercolorsociety.org/2025/08/jessica-bryant-workshop-for-annual-meeting/

07/15/2025

Two of our Idaho Watercolor Society artists, Linda Aman and Gloria Miller Allen, have a two woman museum art show at the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, 300 S Capital Ave. Idaho Falls

Reception opening is July 24th, 5:30pm. An evening of art, conversation, and celebration. Together they are filling three gallery rooms and the main entrance with a rich and varied collection of their paintings. Featuring Make a Mark with abstracts, traditional, repurposed paintings and more. The show runs to the end of September. Check out the YouTube video, link in the comments.

06/16/2025

The 2025 Annual Juried Show Will Nelson Memorial Award, juried by Kathleen Giles, goes to Laurie Asahara for her painting, 'Cynara'. Congratulations, Laurie!

This painting, along with the other award winners, may be viewed through June 29th

06/14/2025

Th 2025 Annual Juried Show, 5th Place and Ed Robinson Memorial Award, goes to Jessica Bryant, for her work 'Hidden Falls Near Moon Pass II'. Congratulations, Jessica, and thank you for sponsoring this award.

This stunning painting, as well as the other award winners, is on display through June 29th.