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41st Annual Idaho Watercolor Society

Capitol Rotunda Art Show

Exhibition Dates: March 1 - 14, 2025

Artists’ Reception - Saturday, March 8, 2025 - 11am - 2pm

REGISTRATION OPENS ON DECEMBER 1ST - It’s important to remember that your IWS 2025 dues must be paid before you submit your entry. If you have not already, please sign-up or renew your membership online at https://idahowatercolorsociety...

Entry Details:

  • $10 Entry Fee 
  • Only one entry per artist
  • Artwork must be an original painting that is suitable for family viewing.
  • Maximum outside width dimension 32” (including frame)
  • Artwork may be framed under PLEXIGLASS (Sorry, glass is not permitted per the Idaho State Capitol Building guidelines) or varnished. ALL paintings must be framed in a professional manner with hanging wire only (no sawtooth hangers).
  • Entry must be primarily watercolor/gouache. Any other medium may be included but watercolor/gouache must constitute 80% or more.
  • Any substrate may be used.
  • This show is NOT juried. Entries are taken on first- come basis. Deadline to enter is Feb. 17, 2025 or until the *75 painting* limit is reached. 
  • Associate Members are eligible to display in this show.

Shipping Details:

  • SHIP TO: Bonnie J Liles, 3850 W. Hill Road, Boise, Idaho, 83703 - Please do not use foam pellets of any size as packaging.
  • Arrangements will be made with individual artists who have shipped their paintings to cover the expense of returning artwork (See more details in acceptance letter). 
  • Shipped entries must arrive no later than February 19, 2025

Show Schedule:

  • All local entries are to be delivered to the 4th Floor Rotunda in the Idaho State Capitol Building (700 West Jefferson Street) on Saturday, March 1, 2025 between 10am -Noon. The show will officially open to the public at 2pm.
  • An Artists’ Reception will be hosted in the Rotunda on Saturday, March 9th (11am - 2pm). 
  • Paintings must be picked up at the 4th Floor Rotunda in the Idaho State Capitol Building (700 West Jefferson Street) on Saturday – March 15, 2025 between 9am – 10am. Shipped paintings will be returned by mail.

Additional Details:

  • By entering your artwork, you are accepting all IWS show conditions.
  • Work must be in compliance with show guidelines or it will not be hung.
  • All care will be taken to avoid damage to artwork, but IWS cannot be held liable for damage or loss. 
  • If a sale is made, a 15% donation is suggested to Idaho Watercolor Society.
  • Please contact Beth Trott (call or text - 443.824.0624 or email - bethtrott@gmail.com) with any questions or concerns.

Awards: 

The IWS will facilitate two "Visitor's Choice Awards". We provide ballots and the public will vote at the Capitol Building for their favorites, determining the winners. A First Place Award of $200 and Second Place Award of $100 will be given out. Those artworks will also be featured heavily in promotion for the following years exhibition. IWS is working on securing additional prizes for two additional Honorable Mention winners. More details coming soon!