16th Annual Art & Soul of the Magic Valley
June 5 - June 27
What: the 16th annual Art & Soul of the Magic Valley competition
Where: Located in 60+ different venue locations across the Magic Valley – full list coming soon below, or grab a walking sheet from any participating location!
When: June 5 – June 27, 2026
The Magic Valley Arts Council’s Art & Soul of the Magic Valley is June 5 – June 27, 2026. Representing 31 Idaho cities, 19 unique states, and the United Kingdom, the 16th annual arts appreciation initiate and contest features 276 artists vying for nearly $50,000 in prize money. Grand prize is $12,000, and all winners are chosen by YOUR VOTE!
Voting is open from June 5 – June 27, 2026. Voting is online and instant this year – simply scan the QR code next to the work of art you wish to vote for, complete the ‘register to vote’ process if you have not already done so, then cast your vote! You can vote for one, some, or all of the pieces this year. For assistance with voting, please stop by the Magic Valley Arts Council office from Tuesday – Friday, 10am to 5pm.
Major Supporters are Twin Falls Chevrolet, Premier Autogroup, Magic Valley Mall, Middlekauff Ford, First Federal Bank, Con Paulos Chevrolet, Healthmart Pharmacy, Next Level Solutions, and Idaho Central Credit Union.