Silversmith Symposium – Artisan Auction

WHAT: Idaho Silversmiths Artisan Auction

WHEN: Saturday, June 7, 2025, 12-4 pm

WHERE: 195 River Vista Place, Twin Falls, Idaho

PREVIEW: https://silversmithsymposium2025.afrogs.org/

INFO: Steven Hatcher, steven.hatcher@arts.idaho.gov or (208) 334-2119

The Idaho Commission on the Arts and the Magic Valley Arts Council are pleased to announce the Idaho Silversmith Artisan Auction. The auction will take place on June 07, 2025, 12-4 PM at Magic Valley Arts Council located at 195 River Vista Place, Twin Falls, Idaho. Auction items include cowboy gear, jewelry, and engraved silver and can be previewed at: https://silversmithsymposium2025.afrogs.org/

Proceeds will be used in support of apprenticeships for up-and-coming silversmiths. Members of the public are invited to view and bid on work from silversmiths from across Idaho and beyond, including:

Dave Alderson (Twin Falls) Bev Gilger (Dubois)

Casey Backus (Ammon) Mary Hogue-Cerise (Salmon)

Jock Brown (Bellevue) Ernie Marsh (Lovell, WY)

Josey Carter (Pingree) Mike Metzler (Twin Falls)

Chris Cheney (Rexburg) Jeff Minor (Salmon)

Wyatt Cook (Lovell, WY) Dean Philbrick (Irwin)

Shawn Didyoung (Billings, MT) Diane Scalese (Big Sandy, MT)

LaVell Erickson (Almo) Annie Wangsgard (Malad)