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SUMMARY:Art & Soul - Artist Registration
DESCRIPTION:It’s time! The 16th annual Art & Soul of the Magic Valley artist registration is open now through March 31.\nPlan to enter your artwork for a chance at a piece of $50\,000 in prize money awarded to up to 98 individual artists. Get all the details\, how-tos\, 2026 changes\, and more below! \n\nArtist registration is open from January 1 until midnight on March 31\, 2026. \n  \nEnter work now for a chance at up to $50\,000 in prize money!\nThe Magic Valley Arts Council is pleased to announce the 16th annual Art & Soul of the Magic Valley\, to be held June 5 – 27\, 2026 in Twin Falls\, Idaho. We are seeking entries from artists around the world to participate in this community-wide event! \nArt & Soul of the Magic Valley is a major non-juried art competition held in Twin Falls\, Idaho\, from June 5 to June 27\, 2025. Artists worldwide are invited to submit one artwork for a chance to win up to $50\,000 in prize money. The competition is unique as all submitted artworks will be physically displayed in local businesses serving as pop-up art galleries. Winners will be determined by public vote during the event\, which attracts around 40\,000 attendees\, making it one of the most beloved art shows in the Western US. \n  \nApply online here! – OPENS JANUARY 1\, 2026\n  \nKey Information: \n\nEligibility: Open to anyone.\nEntry: Each artist or group can submit only one entry in one category\, with a $50 non-refundable entry fee. Withdrawal or failure to deliver after entry incurs a $250 fee.\nVoting: Public voting takes place\, and voters must register within 10 miles of the Magic Valley Arts Council. Voters can cast one vote per piece\, and may vote for as many pieces as they wish.\nPrizes: Up to $50\,000 will be distributed to as many as 98 artists. Prizes include Grand Prize\, Second\, Third\, and Fourth overall\, as well as category-specific awards.\nCategories: Category for entry is determined by artwork medium. Magic Valley Arts Council reserves the right to edit artist categories if necessary.\nWinner Selection: Winners will be determined by public vote and announced in person at the Awards Ceremony on July 10\, 2025\, then via email no later than July 14\, 2026.\nArtwork Sale: Artwork may be listed for sale\, with a 20% commission payable to the Magic Valley Arts Council for sales between May 1 and August 1\, 2026.\n\nThis event provides artists with an opportunity to showcase their work\, engage with a wide audience\, and compete for substantial prize money through a public voting process. \nMain Contest Rules:\n\nArtwork must be displayed in a registered contest venue. Venues will select the works they wish to display. Venue registration will open January 1 – more info here: https://www.magicvalleyartandsoul.com/submit-venue-form/\nEach entry must be sponsored by a registered sponsor. Artists are encouraged to find a sponsor – this can be anyone\, family\, friends\, local-to-you businesses\, art guilds that you may belong to\, or you may even choose to self-sponsor. The sponsorship fee is $100\, and the fee helps to offset the cost of entry for artists to keep this affordable for all to participate. Sponsors may register online here\, beginning January 1: https://www.magicvalleyartandsoul.com/submit-sponsor-form/ or they can call the Magic Valley Arts Council at #208-734-ARTS (2787) for more information.\nArtwork must be installed in Twin Falls\, ID by June 1\, 2026\, unless approved otherwise. If you ship your artwork to Twin Falls\, it must be received a minimum of two weeks prior to the beginning of the competition.\nArtist registration must be received by midnight on March 31\, 2026.\nVenue and sponsor matching agreements must be completed by May 20\, 2026.\nOnly original work is eligible for submission. The artist is responsible for ensuring the work does not infringe on any third-party rights. Work created from kits or patterns is not allowed for entry.\nALL AI (artificial intelligence) usage must be disclosed upon entry and use of AI will be included on the Artist Statement sheet for voter review. This includes Photoshop generative fill and/or using any AI image generation whether for reference inspiration or as part of the actual final work. If AI was used and not disclosed\, the artist will be automatically disqualified.\nArtist is responsible for transportation\, installation\, and removal of their entry\, unless otherwise coordinated with Magic Valley Arts Council. Some fees may apply.\nLiability\, security\, and meeting state and local codes are the artist’s responsibility.\nArtwork entered in previous Art & Soul contests is not allowed.\nGrand Prize Winner is not eligible to enter the following year.\nArtwork may be listed for sale; a 20% commission fee applies for sales between May 1 and August 1\, 2026.\nEntries sold during the contest dates can be removed only at the close of the contest.\nArt & Soul reserves the right to use artist information and imagery for promotional purposes.\nRead full rules\, prospectus\, and FAQs here\n\nApplication Requirements\nPlease prepare the following information prior to completing the application. A photo of the finished work must also accompany the completed application. This photo will be used in the program\, on the website\, AND on the voting portal – please make sure it is a clear and accurate representation of the work being entered. \n\nFull name\nAddress (will not be posted publicly)\nCity / State / Country\nEmail Address (will not be posted publicly)\nPhone Number (will not be posted publicly)\nCategory of Entry\nAI Usage Disclosure\nArtwork Title\nDimensions\nInstallation Location (indoor / outdoor)\nSpecific Installation Requirements (if required – for example\, a metal plate to bolt a sculpture to\, large wall anchors\, ceiling-hung\, etc. Complicated installations must be completed by Artist.)\nPiece for sale? (yes / no)\nPrice of piece (keep in mind 20% commission retained by MVAC\, please price accordingly)\nArtist Statement (1000 max characters\, please keep it brief. The statement should talk about the piece\, the process\, and/or the artist.)\n\nApply online here! – OPENS JANUARY 1
URL:https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/event/art-soul-artist-registration/
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SUMMARY:Artist Opportunity - Soft Sculpture
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: March 27th\, 2026\nArtists Notified: April 21st\, 2026\nEligibility: Emerging and established artists in Oregon\, Washington\, and Idaho.\nExhibit Dates: June 5th – August 14th\, 2026\n\nUmpqua Valley Arts is proud to present Malleable\, a call for soft sculpture art that explores the use of non-rigid materials as a challenge to the conventional nature of sculpture. \nOpen to emerging and established artists in Oregon\, Washington\, and Idaho\, this is a juried exhibition highlighting the use of soft materials and processes in art. \nSoft sculpture is a term given to works created from non-rigid materials such as cloth\, foam\, rubber\, paper\, fibers\, and similar substances. As a challenge to the conventional form of sculpture\, artworks made in these mediums evoke other notions that more rigid sculptural media do not give. \nIn Malleable\, our goal is to emphasize/focus on these materials to investigate the meanings/notions that artists pull from these materials and how they apply them to their art practice. \nThis regional exhibit is open to media and modes of making that focus on materials that are soft (including craft). There is no specific theme\, but there will be an emphasis on objects that use soft materials in the execution. Welcoming both hanging and free-standing sculptures (hanging sculptures must include hanging wire or some other hardware that works with UVA’s hanging systems). \n  \nTo apply\, click here!
URL:https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/event/artist-opportunity-soft-sculpture/
LOCATION:Umpqua Valley Arts\, 1624 W Harvard\, Roseburg\, OR\, 97471\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Arts Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Safari: Painting Animals of the African Wild
DESCRIPTION:Watercolor Safari: Painting Animals of the African Wild \nwith Leslie Lambert \nWednesdays\, February 18\, March 4\, March 11\, March 18\, & April 1 | 5:30-7:30pm \n$120 / MVAC Members \n$150 / Non-Members (membership begins at on $25/year! Click here to join or renew your membership and save.) \nRegister online below\, or call 208-734-ARTS (2787) to sign up! \n  \nLearn to paint the expressive beauty of animals found on the African savannah. Each week we’ll focus on one animal – from elephants and giraffes to lions\, zebras\, and birds – using simple shapes\, layered watercolor washes\, and clear step-by-step guidance. You’ll learn how to suggest fur and texture\, capture personality through eyes and posture\, and create lively color palettes that bring your animals to life. \nThis course is designed for all levels\, including beginners who have always wanted to paint animals but didn’t know where to start. \nAll are welcome – no drawing experience necessary. \nPlease bring your own watercolor supplies (suggested supply list below)\, or purchase a complete beginner supply kit from Leslie for $75 – optional\, pre-order is recommended. Call MVAC at 208-734-2787 to reserve your kit. \n  \nSuggested Supply List  \n\nPaper: 1 full sheet (22×30”) of 100% Cotton 140 lb cold press watercolor paper. Alternatively\, you may bring a pad of watercolor paper\, or a watercolor journal or sketchbook with watercolor paper.\nmasking fluid (Winsor & Newton is best)\nassortment of watercolor brushes such as a #6 round brush with a good point\, a #12 round brush and/or ½” cat’s tongue brush\, Scrub brushes (soft and hard)\, and any other brush that you love to use\npencil and kneaded eraser\npalette\ntransfer paper\nwatercolor paints – suggested colors listed below. Pan or tube watercolors are fine\, bring what you like to use!\n\nCobalt Blue\nWinsor Blue (green shade)\, also called Thalo Blue or Intense Blue\nBurnt Sienna or Quinacridone Burnt Orange\nWinsor Yellow or Cadmium Yellow Light/Pale\nRaw Sienna (Winsor & Newton)\nQuinacridone Rose\, also called Permanent Rose\n\n\n\n  \nSupplies not included in the watercolor kit (please bring): \n\nboard to tape quarter sheet of paper on\nmasking tape\nspray bottles (soft mist and one with a harder spray)\nold towel or cloth\n\n  \nAbout the Instructor\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeslie Lambert (also known as Leslie Redhead) is a celebrated artist known for her innovative poured watercolors. With a keen eye for detail and a mastery of color\, Lambert skillfully pours and manipulates pigments on paper\, resulting in stunning and dynamic compositions of the West. Her artwork\, characterized by vibrant hues\, has garnered widespread acclaim and has been exhibited in prestigious galleries and exhibitions worldwide. Lambert’s ability to push the boundaries of traditional watercolor painting has established her as a trail blazer in the arts. \nIn addition to signature status with the Cowgirl Artists of America (CGA)\, Lambert is a signature member of Northwest Watercolor Society (NWWS)\, and the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolor. She is also an associate member of Women Artists of the West (WAOW). Lambert is the author of Watercolor 365: Daily Tips\, Tricks\, and Techniques and the illustrator of the children’s book\, Island in the Salish Sea\, by Sheryl McFarlane. Her work has been published in Western Art Collector\, Plein Air Magazine\, Western Art & Architecture\, Watercolor Artist\, The Artist’s Network\, and Splash 10: The Best of Watercolor. \nLambert is an adjunct professor of art at the College of Southern Idaho and teaches workshops throughout U.S.\, Canada\, Spain\, and Morrocco. She is represented by Trails End Gallery in Chewelah\, Washington and Horizon Fine Art in Jackson\, Wyoming. Lambert currently divides her time between Burley\, Idaho and Colville\, Washington where she creates works of art portraying vast expanses of the western landscape. More of her work can be viewed on her website at leslielambertart.com. \nRefund Policy: all ticket\, table\, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.
URL:https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/event/watercolor-safari-painting-animals-of-the-african-wild-2/
LOCATION:ID
CATEGORIES:Art Classes,Full Moon Gallery
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SUMMARY:FMG Call for Entry: Magic Moments
DESCRIPTION:Applications will be opening soon for ‘Magic Moments’\nApplication March 3 – June 1\, 2026\nShow dates are July 10 – August 28\, 2026\nAre you a member of the Magic Valley Arts Council? If so\, or if you plan to join\, this is the gallery exhibit opportunity for you! \nMagic Moments is our annual celebration of member talent. This is a non-themed\, non-juried show that seeks to display\, amplify\, and celebrate the many talents and skills of our membership. Any medium\, any style\, any subject (as long as it is appropriate for public display)\, we want it all! \nAs a special treat to our members\, the install fee is WAIVED for this exhibition. \nComplete your application here: FMG Application Form \n\n\nApplication Information:\n\n\n\n\n\nApplication Window: March 3 – June 1\, 2026\nAll 2D and 3D artists are encouraged to apply.\nEach application may include up to 10 works\, and you may apply up to 3 times for a total of 30 works submitted to the exhibit.\nWorks are reviewed by a Jury Committee\, and all artists selected will be notified in writing on or before June 11\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Dates:\n\n\n\n\n\nShow Dates – July 10 – August 28\, 2026\nApplications Open – March 3 – June 1\, 2026\nArtist Acceptance Notification – on or before June 11\, 2026\nInstallation Fees due – July 7\, 2026\nArtwork Delivery – July 7 from 11am – 5pm\nPublic Open House / Artist Reception – July 10 from  5-7pm\n\n\n\n\n\nFees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApplication: $20 per 10 works submitted. You may apply up to 3 times per exhibition\, for a total of 30 works submitted per show.\nInstallation: WAIVED for current MVAC Members!\n\n\nAll artwork will need to be installation ready – framed (if applicable) with a suitable hanger on the back\, gallery wrapped canvas with finished edge\, etc. MVAC and all employees does not assume any liability for lost\, stolen\, or damaged artwork while on display. All artists are strongly recommended to carry liability insurance.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/event/fmg-call-for-entry-magic-moments-2/
LOCATION:ID
CATEGORIES:Full Moon Gallery,MVAC Artist Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Call for Entry: Terra Cotta Park Industrial Duct Canvas Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Twin Falls artists\, graffiti writers\, muralists\, and creators…\nInside Terra*Cotta Park we have massive industrial heating ducts running through the building. \nInstead of hiding them…\nWe’re turning them into art. \nWe are launching the Industrial Duct Canvas Challenge and inviting local artists to submit their work for the opportunity to transform these ducts into bold\, creative pieces.\nThen the community will help us discover the artists who will bring this space to life. \n🏆 What Winners Receive\nUp to 5 artists will be selected. \nWinning artists will receive:\n🎨 The opportunity to paint their artwork on the Industrial Duct Canvas inside Terra*Cotta Park \n📱 A QR code installed next to their art linking directly to the artist’s page or portfolio \n📣 A featured spotlight across all Terra*Cotta Park social media platforms \n🌟 Recognition as one of the Founding Terra*Cotta Artists \nThese pieces will become a permanent art installation inside Terra*Cotta Park. \n🎭 Art & Soul Opportunity\nThis project will also be submitted as Terra*Cotta Park’s installation for the 2027 Twin Falls Art & Soul of the Magic Valley event. If the installation wins an award\, participating artists will receive a portion of the prize. \n🔥 How To Enter\n1️⃣ Follow Terra*Cotta Park on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/share/17eh7dcAeb/\n2️⃣ Like and share this post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1XiCPKUrEy/\n3️⃣ Post a completed piece of your artwork and tag @terracottapark\nAsk your followers to support your submission. \nCommunity engagement will help us identify the artists who will paint the ducts. \n🎨 Submission Guidelines\nSubmissions must be completed artwork created by the artist. \nThis can include:\n• previous murals\n• canvas paintings\n• graffiti pieces\n• digital art\n• street art\n• commissioned work\n• personal artwork \nYour submission should represent your artistic style and the type of work you would bring to the Industrial Duct Canvas.\nIt does not need to be new work created specifically for this challenge\, but it must be your original completed artwork. \nWinning artists will adapt their style to the duct space when painting. \nIt is preferred that the artwork incorporates Twin Falls or the Magic Valley in some way\, celebrating the nostalgia\, culture\, and spirit of the area. \n⏳ Submission Deadline\nAll submissions must be posted by March 25th. \nWinning artists will be announced shortly after so the artwork can be completed before Terra*Cotta Park opens to the public. \nThis building has history.\nNow we want the artists of Twin Falls to leave their mark on it.\nLet’s turn these Industrial Duct Canvases into something unforgettable. \n📢 Artist Nomination Challenge\nKnow an artist who should paint one of these ducts? \nTag them in our facebook page below and challenge them to submit their work. \nWe want to see the creativity of Twin Falls and the Magic Valley represented on these Industrial Duct Canvases. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/share/17eh7dcAeb/ 
URL:https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/event/call-for-entry-terra-cotta-park-industrial-duct-canvas-challenge/
LOCATION:ID
CATEGORIES:Other Arts Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Hagerman Fossil Beds "Year of the Horse" Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:What: Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument Lecture Series\nWhen: Feb 27\, Mar 20\, Apr 24\, May 15\, Jun 26\, Jul 17\, Aug 21\, Sep 18 | 10am & 1pm\nWhere: Thousand Springs Visitor Center\, Hagerman\, ID\nCost: Free to attend! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED – email HAFO_Information@nps.gov to RSVP.\n\nHagerman Fossil Beds National Monument invites members of the public to learn more about the history of horses and Chinese communities in Idaho by participating in special programs that the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument will host and by visiting the park in 2026\, which is the “Year of the Fire Horse” in the zodiac calendar used in many Asian cultures!\n\n\nThe Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument\, located between Boise and Twin Falls\, preserves hundreds of species of three- to four-million-year-old plant and animal fossils\, including the world’s largest assemblage of “Hagerman Horse” (Equus simplicidens) fossils. While the Hagerman Horse is native to North America\, the genus Equus spread to Asia\, and fossils similar to the Hagerman Horse have been found in China. Historic remnants of Chinese communities centered around gold mining and railroad industry work in the 1800s are still present in the area near the park.\n\n\nThe Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument will host one special in-person or virtual Year of the Fire Horse program each month\, from February through September. A program schedule and additional details are available on the park website and below. Members of the public are also encouraged to visit the park\, which is still an active site where paleontologists continue to conduct research and discover new fossils. Visitor information is available on the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument website at https://www.nps.gov/hafo/index.htm\n\n\nEvent Schedule\nFeb 27: What Your Mother Never Told You About the Chinese Lunar New Year- by David Lei\nMarch 20: From the Pearl River Delta to the Snake River Canyon: Southern Idaho’s Chinese Cultural Legacy – by Ron James\nApril 24: Horse Tail – by Jay Hauser\nMay 15: What Have We Learned About Chinese Railroad Workers? – by Dr. Chris Merritt\nJune 26: Horses and People in the Northern Rockies – by Dr. Will Taylor\nJuly 17: The Light of a Hundred Fires: Chinese Gold Mining Networks in Idaho’s Boise Basin\, 1860-1915 – by Renae Campbell\nAugust 21: An Archaeological Record of Chinese Mining in the Snake River Canyon\, Idaho – by Dr Ken Cannon\nSeptember 18: From the Pearl River Delta to the Snake River Canyon: Southern Idaho’s Chinese Cultural Legacy – by Ron James
URL:https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/event/hagerman-fossil-beds-year-of-the-horse-lecture-series/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Thousand Springs Visitor Center\, 17970 US Hwy 30\, Hagerman\, ID\, 83332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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