48th Sun Valley Center Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
July 26, 2016
Ketchum, ID — July 19, 2016 — This August the Sun Valley Center for the Arts celebrates its 48th Annual Sun Valley Center Arts & Crafts Festival. The Festival, which draws artists and craftspeople from around the country, will once again be held in Atkinson Park in Ketchum, Friday through Sunday, August 12–14. The Center is also pleased to announce that Atkinsons’ Market is the Festival’s title sponsor again this year.
“I am so excited for the Festival this year,” said Sarah Stavros, Festival Director. “We have a great mix of artists, both returning and new to the event.”
Among the familiar exhibitors is Melanie Thompson of Hood River, Oregon, who returns to this year’s Festival with her bright and playful ceramic pieces. New artists, including Craig McCollum of Missoula, Montana, who handcrafts one-of-a-kind longboards and powder surfers, will join Thompson and other Festival alumni.
Admission is free to this three-day outdoor exhibition of 130 artists, whose work includes a wide range of unique handmade fine arts and crafts—from painting, photography, fiber and ceramic, to metal, jewelry and woodwork. Exhibiting artists and craftspeople are selected through a rigorous jury process, ensuring truly exceptional work in all categories.
“This is a great opportunity to gather the community and learn about the national art scene,” said Stavros, who added that the festival is, above all, a family event. “There is something for everyone— wonderful high-end arts and crafts vendors, music, great food and art projects that kids will love.”
The Festival gives Wood River Valley residents and visitors the opportunity to interact directly with artists and learn what’s new in the world of arts and crafts—and perhaps even purchase some art.
In addition to the arts and crafts exhibition, the Festival includes free artists’ demonstrations (1–4pm daily), live music (schedule below), food vendors, and a free kids’ craft area.
The kids’ craft area is open 11am–2pm each day. Children under the age of 8 are welcome with an adult who is ready, able and willing to help them create art. Children ages 8–12 can work alone but cannot leave the area unattended. Activity themes include architectural sculpture (Friday); printmaking (Saturday); and paper hats (Sunday). Thanks to generous donors and experienced volunteers, the kids’ activities are free of charge.
Free live music is provided all weekend long at the Festival. A mix of music styles and musicians from near and far create a fun, festive mood. The stage is located in an open area near the food tents, making it easy to grab a bite to eat or something to drink while enjoying the performances in our gorgeous setting. The performance schedule is as follows:
Friday, Aug 12
12:00–1:00pm Braziliance, Latin Jazz
1:30–2:30pm Michaela French, Singer/Songwriter
3:00–4:00pm Wayne White, Solo Guitar
4:30–6:00pm New: Sip & Stroll with Andrew Sheppard
Saturday, Aug 13
11:30am–12:30pm Alan Pennay, Piano Jazz
1:00–2:00pm Joseph Young, World Flute
2:30–3:30pm Belinda Bowler, Singer/Songwriter
4:00–5:00pm John Hansen, Idaho Folk Singer
Sunday, Aug 14
11:30am–12:30pm Patricia Folkner, Folk
1:00–2:00pm Jimmy Mitchell Trio, Latin Jazz
2:30–3:30pm Wayne Worthen, Solo Guitar
4:00–5:00pm Katie Morell Combo, Jazz/Swing
New to the Festival this year is a “Sip & Stroll” event from 4:30 to 6pm on Friday, August 12. During this time, Festival attendees can visit the food vendor area, present their ID and receive a free beer or glass of wine to savor while strolling the Festival and listening to great music. It’s a perfect way to start the weekend or a fun date night!
There are numerous opportunities to volunteer at the Arts & Crafts Festival. Volunteers are needed for a wide variety of activities: assisting with setup; registering artists; working at the main festival tent; helping with children’s craft projects; and more. For more information and to apply to be a volunteer, visit The Center’s volunteer page at sunvalleycenter.org or contact Kris Olenick, Volunteer Coordinator, at kolenick@sunvalleycenter.org. Student volunteers are also welcome!
The Festival is held in Atkinson Park, adjacent to Hemingway Elementary School in Ketchum. Guests are reminded that per Atkinson Park rules, absolutely no dogs are permitted on the Festival grounds. The Center wishes to thank the Ketchum Parks and Recreation District for use of the park over the weekend.
Please visit sunvalleycenter.org or call 208.726.9491 for a daily schedule of events and to learn more about the Festival.
VISUALS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
For more information on this program or upcoming programs, please contact the Sun Valley Center for the Arts at 208.726.9491 or visit our website www.sunvalleycenter.org.
Sun Valley Center for the Arts is located at 191 Fifth Street East in Ketchum, Idaho, and in Hailey at 314 South Second Avenue. Ketchum hours are 9 am–5 pm Monday through Friday. Hours in Hailey are 2–5:30 pm Thursday and by appointment during exhibitions; please call to confirm.
Established in 1971, the core purpose of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts is to engage through arts and ideas. The Center provides art classes, seminars, concerts, lectures, film, dance, gallery exhibitions and more—12 months a year. The Sun Valley Center for the Arts merged with Company of Fools Theatre in January of 2013 and through this partnership now presents theatre productions. More than 40,000 people attend these events annually. Our programs are supported through the Engl Trust, the Idaho Commission on the Arts, the Idaho Humanities Council, the National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities, private foundations, proceeds from the Sun Valley Center for the Arts Wine Auction, grants, donations and membership dues.
“I am so excited for the Festival this year,” said Sarah Stavros, Festival Director. “We have a great mix of artists, both returning and new to the event.”
Among the familiar exhibitors is Melanie Thompson of Hood River, Oregon, who returns to this year’s Festival with her bright and playful ceramic pieces. New artists, including Craig McCollum of Missoula, Montana, who handcrafts one-of-a-kind longboards and powder surfers, will join Thompson and other Festival alumni.
Admission is free to this three-day outdoor exhibition of 130 artists, whose work includes a wide range of unique handmade fine arts and crafts—from painting, photography, fiber and ceramic, to metal, jewelry and woodwork. Exhibiting artists and craftspeople are selected through a rigorous jury process, ensuring truly exceptional work in all categories.
“This is a great opportunity to gather the community and learn about the national art scene,” said Stavros, who added that the festival is, above all, a family event. “There is something for everyone— wonderful high-end arts and crafts vendors, music, great food and art projects that kids will love.”
The Festival gives Wood River Valley residents and visitors the opportunity to interact directly with artists and learn what’s new in the world of arts and crafts—and perhaps even purchase some art.
In addition to the arts and crafts exhibition, the Festival includes free artists’ demonstrations (1–4pm daily), live music (schedule below), food vendors, and a free kids’ craft area.
The kids’ craft area is open 11am–2pm each day. Children under the age of 8 are welcome with an adult who is ready, able and willing to help them create art. Children ages 8–12 can work alone but cannot leave the area unattended. Activity themes include architectural sculpture (Friday); printmaking (Saturday); and paper hats (Sunday). Thanks to generous donors and experienced volunteers, the kids’ activities are free of charge.
Free live music is provided all weekend long at the Festival. A mix of music styles and musicians from near and far create a fun, festive mood. The stage is located in an open area near the food tents, making it easy to grab a bite to eat or something to drink while enjoying the performances in our gorgeous setting. The performance schedule is as follows:
Friday, Aug 12
12:00–1:00pm Braziliance, Latin Jazz
1:30–2:30pm Michaela French, Singer/Songwriter
3:00–4:00pm Wayne White, Solo Guitar
4:30–6:00pm New: Sip & Stroll with Andrew Sheppard
Saturday, Aug 13
11:30am–12:30pm Alan Pennay, Piano Jazz
1:00–2:00pm Joseph Young, World Flute
2:30–3:30pm Belinda Bowler, Singer/Songwriter
4:00–5:00pm John Hansen, Idaho Folk Singer
Sunday, Aug 14
11:30am–12:30pm Patricia Folkner, Folk
1:00–2:00pm Jimmy Mitchell Trio, Latin Jazz
2:30–3:30pm Wayne Worthen, Solo Guitar
4:00–5:00pm Katie Morell Combo, Jazz/Swing
New to the Festival this year is a “Sip & Stroll” event from 4:30 to 6pm on Friday, August 12. During this time, Festival attendees can visit the food vendor area, present their ID and receive a free beer or glass of wine to savor while strolling the Festival and listening to great music. It’s a perfect way to start the weekend or a fun date night!
There are numerous opportunities to volunteer at the Arts & Crafts Festival. Volunteers are needed for a wide variety of activities: assisting with setup; registering artists; working at the main festival tent; helping with children’s craft projects; and more. For more information and to apply to be a volunteer, visit The Center’s volunteer page at sunvalleycenter.org or contact Kris Olenick, Volunteer Coordinator, at kolenick@sunvalleycenter.org. Student volunteers are also welcome!
The Festival is held in Atkinson Park, adjacent to Hemingway Elementary School in Ketchum. Guests are reminded that per Atkinson Park rules, absolutely no dogs are permitted on the Festival grounds. The Center wishes to thank the Ketchum Parks and Recreation District for use of the park over the weekend.
Please visit sunvalleycenter.org or call 208.726.9491 for a daily schedule of events and to learn more about the Festival.
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VISUALS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
For more information on this program or upcoming programs, please contact the Sun Valley Center for the Arts at 208.726.9491 or visit our website www.sunvalleycenter.org.
Sun Valley Center for the Arts is located at 191 Fifth Street East in Ketchum, Idaho, and in Hailey at 314 South Second Avenue. Ketchum hours are 9 am–5 pm Monday through Friday. Hours in Hailey are 2–5:30 pm Thursday and by appointment during exhibitions; please call to confirm.
Established in 1971, the core purpose of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts is to engage through arts and ideas. The Center provides art classes, seminars, concerts, lectures, film, dance, gallery exhibitions and more—12 months a year. The Sun Valley Center for the Arts merged with Company of Fools Theatre in January of 2013 and through this partnership now presents theatre productions. More than 40,000 people attend these events annually. Our programs are supported through the Engl Trust, the Idaho Commission on the Arts, the Idaho Humanities Council, the National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities, private foundations, proceeds from the Sun Valley Center for the Arts Wine Auction, grants, donations and membership dues.
Contact:
Holly Bornemeier, Marketing Manager
hollyb@sunvalleycenter.org, 208-726-9491 x116
