Magic Valley Arts Council

Thousand Springs Festival of the Arts - TICKETS AVAILABLE
2025-09-27 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Boise) | Thousand Springs State Park, 1205 Thousand Springs Grade, Wendell, ID, 83355, United States
Join us for Thousand Springs Festival of the Arts, Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28, on picturesque Ritter Island!

Sponsored by Southern Idaho Tourism, Idaho Power Co., Idaho Central Credit Union, Edward Jones Financial Advisors, Wills Toyota, and TEC Distributing, you’ll enjoy live music on two stages, new work by more than 100 artists, interesting history and informational booths, and artisan demonstrators.

Indulge in fabulous food and beverages, scenic waterfalls, canoes & SUP rides, or a ride aboard a horse or mule drawn wagon – an adventure for the whole family!

NOTE: Thousand Springs State Park staff has advised that NO PETS are allowed on the island, other than registered ADA service animals. Please leave your pets (including ESAs) at home for this festival.
ADMISSION: $6 / Adults | $5 / Seniors (60+) | $3 / Children (ages 5-12)

Plan to park at the top of the Ritter Island Grade, and ride the bus down to the island. Tickets are available online below, or at the ticket booth at the bottom of the grade. Cash or card accepted! (please no contactless payments – there is no cell or internet coverage on the island and this payment method is not reliable). If you purchase your tickets online, please print and bring them with you to hand in at the gate.
Can’t wait to see you there!

Bruin Players Presents: Puffs: Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic
2025-09-26 19:00 - 2025-09-30 21:00 | Roper Auditorium, 1615 Filer Ave E, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
What: performance of ‘Puffs: Or Seven Incresingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic’ by the Bruin High Players
When: September 26, 27, 29, &30 | 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Where: Roper Auditorium, 1615 Filer Ave E, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Cost: $10 / Adults, $5 / K-12 students, $35 / Family of 6 . Tickets are available online here: https://www.successfund.com/5ggm9

The Bruin High Players will be performing Puffs: Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic on September 26,27,29, and 30. As always, the doors to Roper will open at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 7 PM. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for K-12 students, and $35 for a family of 6.
Puffs is a spoof of a story that takes place in a certain magical world where a certain boy wearing glasses with a special scar on his forehead is the star….but what happened to all the side characters while he was saving the world? Puffs answers that question and allows us to look at those seven years through the eyes of the “Puffs”… Does fate love or hate the side characters? This show is a hilarious family friendly comedy. If you love a certain wizarding world, you will LOVE Puffs!

Sunset Serenade - CSI Choirs & Jazz
2025-09-25 17:30 - 18:30 | CSI Fine Arts Center, 315 Falls Ave, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
What: Performance by CSI Choir and Jazz students
When: Thursday, September 25 | 5:30pm
Where: CSI Campus Commons (between the Fine Arts & Taylor Buildings)
Cost: FREE!

Come enjoy an hour of feel-good music by the CSI Music Department!

Idaho Art Gallery - Downtown Meridian QUICK DRAW
2025-09-19 17:00 - 20:30 | Idaho Art Gallery, 830 N Main St Ste 110, Meridian, ID, 83642, United States
What: Art contest and celebration event
When: Friday, September 19 | 5pm – 8:30pm
Where: Downtown Meridian, Idaho (event is through the Idaho Art Gallery)
Cost: $20 / participant

To celebrate Meridian Art Week, Idaho Art Gallery is hosting an inclusive, community-centered, Quick Draw event that celebrates creativity, engages local artists of all skill levels, and highlights the vibrancy of downtown Meridian.
What is a Quick Draw?
A Quick Draw is a live art-making experience where artists create original works within a set time while the public watches. The finished pieces are offered for sale throughout the duration of the event, making it an exciting and fast-paced celebration of creativity.

Learn more and register online here: https://idahoartgallery.com/quick-draw/

Painting Water in Watercolor: From Still Pools to Roaring Waves
2025-09-18 - 2025-10-30 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Painting Water in Watercolor: From Still Pools to Roaring Waves
with Leslie Lambert
Thursdays, September 18 – October 30 (no class Oct 2) | 5:30-7:30pm
$120 / MVAC Members
$150 / Non-Members (membership begins at on $25/year! Click here to join or renew your membership and save.)
Register online below, or call 208-734-ARTS (2787) to sign up!

Water is one of the most captivating—and challenging—subjects in watercolor. In this immersive class, we’ll explore the many moods of water, from the glassy stillness of a mountain lake to the crashing drama of ocean waves, and even the explosive energy of geysers. You’ll learn how to capture movement, light, and atmosphere while building confidence in painting everything from calm reflections to dynamic splashes.
We’ll cover techniques for:
· Painting reflections on still water
· Creating the illusion of depth and transparency
· Depicting ripples, waves, and surf
· Expressing movement and force in crashing waves and geysers
· Using color and value to create believable water scenes
Whether you’re drawn to serene landscapes or energized by nature’s power, this class will give you the tools and techniques to bring water to life on the page. Open to all levels.

Required Supply List (alternatively, you can buy a supply kit from the instructor for $85)
· Paper: 1 full sheet (22×30”) of 100% Cotton 140 lb cold press watercolor paper. I prefer Arches or Winsor & Newton. We will be doing quarter sheet (11×15”) paintings
· masking fluid (Winsor & Newton is best)
· #6 round brush with a good point
· #12 round brush and/or ½” cat’s tongue brush
· Scrub brushes (soft and hard)
· 2-3” hake brush
· pencil and kneaded eraser
· palette
· transfer paper
· ruling pen/straw
Paints:
o Cobalt Blue
o Winsor Blue (green shade), also called Thalo Blue or Intense Blue
o Burnt Sienna or Quinacridone Burnt Orange
o Winsor Yellow or Cadmium Yellow Light/Pale
o Raw Sienna (Winsor & Newton)
o Quinacridone Rose, also called Permanent Rose

Supplies not included in the watercolor kit (please bring):
· board to tape quarter sheet of paper on
· masking tape
· spray bottles (soft mist and one with a harder spray)
· paper towels
· water container
· old towel or cloth

About the Instructor

Leslie Lambert (also known as Leslie Redhead) is an award-winning artist, teacher, illustrator, and author known for her dramatic watercolors. Her art focuses on the combination of spontaneity and detail that watercolor has to offer. She continues to explore the possibilities and pushes the medium beyond its limitations to achieve luminous and incredible results.
Leslie’s paintings are in private and corporate collections worldwide. She has a Master of Education in Art Education and holds signatures with Northwest Watercolor Society (NWWS) and the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour (CSPWC). Leslie teaches painting and drawing at the University of Victoria in Victoria, BC and conducts workshops in Canada, the U.S., and Spain. She currently resides near Spokane, WA.
Her work is featured in Splash 10: Passionate Brushstrokes from the Splash: Best of Watercolor series, Leslie Redhead: the life of an artist, and Making It! Case Studies of Successful Canadian Artists. She is the author of Watercolor 365 and illustrator the children’s book, Island in the Salish Sea by Sheryl McFarlane. Leslie is represented by Horizon Fine Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Trail’s End Gallery in Chewelah, Washington, and the Kube Gallery in Fort Langley, BC.
Refund Policy: all ticket, table, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.

Granite Rapids Moon - MVAC Fundraiser Film Nights
2025-09-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-15 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Lamphouse Theatre, 223 5th Ave S, Twin Falls, 83301, United States
What: Showing of Granite Rapids Moon, the first feature film to be completely filmed within the Grand Canyon
Where: Lamphouse Theatre – 223 5th Ave S, Twin Falls, ID 83301
When: Sunday, September 14 | 2pm
Monday, September 15 | 5:30pm (includes zoom Q&A from Writer/Director & Lead Actor) & 7:30pm
Tuesday, September 16 | 5:30pm (includes zoom Q&A from Writer/Director & Lead Actor)
Cost: Tickets are available at the Lamphouse Theatre – call 208-933-7469 for tickets or visit https://www.lamphousecinema.com/
A portion of the box office from this event will be donated to the Magic Valley Arts Council. Join us for a movie night and help to support independent cinema and local arts at the same time! IMPORTANT: Be sure to mention the Magic Valley Arts Council when you show and/or pick up your tickets at the box office.

Synopsis
A happily married father of two, shaken by a message written in a birthday card for his daughter, abruptly leaves his family for a week-long trek through the Grand Canyon. As we follow his solo hike, we see his memories of an earlier trip through the Grand Canyon with a different woman.
Shot with only the equipment that a cast and crew of eight could carry on two 41-mile hikes (one in 20-degree December and the other in 95-degree June), this family-friendly romantic drama is the first narrative feature to shoot the majority of its footage inside the rim of the Grand Canyon. The movie contains no nudity, sex, guns, violence, drugs, tobacco, or strong profanity.
Granite Rapids Moon stars Brit Morgan, John Charles Meyer, Susan Papa, Etienne Eckert, Micah Cohen, KylieRae Condon, and Missi Pyle. The film was written and directed by Kenneth Cran, and produced by John Charles Meyer and Susan Papa.

Director Statement
You cannot describe the experience of being in the Grand Canyon. You cannot; it’s just that simple. Artists paint it, photographers photograph it, musicians create music inspired by it. And filmmakers have attempted to capture it cinematically. But to experience it, you have to be in it. Nevertheless, I have now made my attempt to capture the emotionality of the Canyon by telling a story about characters on a journey through it. I first thought that I would shoot Granite Rapids Moon with an iPhone and a few actor friends. Guerilla filmmaking, no permits, no insurance, etc. That’s what I envisioned. The Grand Canyon was my favorite place in the world and my church, and it’s really impossible to take a bad picture there, so I felt I could be my own cinematographer and direct with the phone in my hand. But upon sharing my idea with actor friends John Charles Meyer and Susan Papa, the little experimental film that I wanted to make became something bigger. I trusted and respected both of my friends enough to turn over the producing duties to them, and they organized the production. Thus the years-long odyssey that is this film became a reality.
With Granite Rapids Moon, I hope some of those people who just make it to the rim and take a photo will see that the Grand Canyon is much more than a photo op; it’s a place of epic sublimity that has changed and shaped people and their own stories. And to tell this story, I relied on my 20+ years of experience hiking there to write the screenplay. What I always love about hiking the Canyon are the people I meet, and I have met some memorable characters. Hence, the characters in our film are inspired in part or in whole on the people that I have met and, at times, befriended. It’s also semi-autobiographical. The character John Curran is a version of myself, and he trusts the Canyon and respects it enough to make a thoughtful return journey after ten years. His desire to “leave no trace” is a dual message and truly oxymoronic. We are not supposed to leave proof (a trace of ourselves) that we were in it’s depths, and yet there is literally no way that we do not take a piece of the Canyon with us when we leave. For me, Granite Rapids Moon is a culmination of all those pieces I have taken.

2nd Saturday Art Class YOUTH | Bubblegum & Paper Portraits
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Saturday, September 13
10:00 a.m. – Noon (we will stop accepting walk-ins at 11:30am if classes are full)
Magic Valley Arts Council – Ground Floor
Cost: FREE for ages 18 and under
Join us for an exciting Second Saturday youth workshop! Kids 18 and under can join in to create unique self portraits with two different instructors. Mixed media such as paper, markers, crayons, and even BALLOONS will be used to create the masterpieces!
Parents, bring your little ones out for a morning of creativity—no registration required! Drop-ins are welcome until 11:30 AM. If the workshop is full when you arrive, we may ask you to explore the gallery upstairs while waiting 10-15 minutes for a spot to open up. Come join the fun and make your own self portrait!
Attendance is no charge, but we request that you RSVP online below or by calling 208-734-ARTS (2787) so we have an idea of how many kids to plan for.

Second Saturday Art Class: Self Portrait as a Color Story
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Saturday, September 12
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Magic Valley Arts Council – 2nd floor classroom
Cost: $15 to MVAC members, $25 to Not-Yet Members
No experience necessary! Suitable for ages 14 and up.
Class size is limited for the best experience, sign up early to save your spot!
Register online below, call MVAC at 208-734-ARTS (2787), or stop in to sign up.

Second Saturday at the Full Moon Gallery presents Self Portrait as a Color Story with Leslie Lambert
A Beginner-Friendly Watercolor Class
Who are you in color?
In this playful and reflective watercolor class, we’ll explore how to express your inner world using color, shape, and brushstrokes — no portrait drawing required. Whether you feel like a quiet blend of blues or a joyful splash of gold, this class invites you to create a “self-portrait” that tells your story through color.
Designed for beginners, this two-hour session introduces basic watercolor techniques including washes, blending, and color mixing. You’ll be guided through a series of fun, expressive exercises before creating your final piece: an abstract or semi-abstract color composition that captures your mood, energy, or essence.
This class is perfect for anyone who wants to explore watercolor without pressure — and connect with their creative voice in a fresh, personal way.
All levels welcome — no prior painting experience needed. All materials provided

Refund Policy: all ticket, table, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.

Brett Reid with Rob Harding: The Folk Rock Era
2025-09-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Sligar Auditorium, 195 River Vista Pl,, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
When: Friday, September 12 | 7:30pm (doors open at 7:15pm)
Where: Magic Valley Arts Council Sligar Auditorium | 195 River Vista Place, First Floor, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Cost: $15/MVAC Member, $20/Not-Yet-Members. Tickets available online below, or by calling our office at 208-734-ARTS (2787)
Hear the songs of Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot, Cat Stevens, America, The Eagles, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, and many more legendary artists and bands, who blended folk and rock music to create songs that made music history. These classic tunes, performed by Brett Reid and Rob Harding, will transport you to a time when this music revolution captivated our country and the world. The Magic Valley Arts Council invites you to grab your tickets, kick back, and enjoy this unique performance experience.
Refund Policy: all ticket, table, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.

Open House: Self Portrait As...
2025-09-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Full Moon Gallery of Fine Art & Contemporary Craft, 195 River Vista Place, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Friday, September 12 | 5-7pm
Full Moon Gallery of Fine Art & Contemporary Craft
195 River Vista Place, 1st & 2nd Floors

Explore the essence of identity at the Open House for Self Portrait As…! Join us on Friday, September 12 from 5-7 pm, as artists share imaginative self-representations inspired by the many layers that make up who they are.
Enjoy light snacks and drinks, meet the artists, and experience a gallery filled with inventive explorations of self. We look forward to seeing you!
Featured Artists: Lunden Anderson, Kevin Brown, Chris Bunz, Ellie Burton, Kristy Caprai, Monica D’Angelo, Josie Dangerfield, Hillary Duenas, Mary Jo Frazier, Takwa Gordon, Yidan Guo, Kaishon Hamann, Jayva Hicks, Jihae Hang, True Leavitt, Jude Metzler, Derek Norsworthy, Walker Ostler, Sunny Pearl, Cassidy Sines, Laura Stewart, Trista Van Winkle, Phern Wright, & Mike Youngman,

Acrylic Painting Workshop
2025-09-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Canyon Springs Extended Stay Marketplace, 1357 Blue Lakes Blvd N Ste 101, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
What: Acrylic painting workshop led by Tausha Anderson
When: Tuesday, September 9 | 7-9pm
Where: Canyon Springs Extended Stay Marketplace, Suite 101 | 1357 Blue Lakes Blvd N
Cost: $35 / person | Click here for tickets.

Welcome to the Acrylic Painting Workshop!
Join us for a fun and creative evening at Canyon Springs Extended Stay (Suite 101) where you’ll unleash your inner artist! You will walk away with your own 5 by 7″ rendition of still life oranges.
During this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn various acrylic painting techniques from our talented instructor, Tausha Anderson. Tausha earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2011 and has taught many community-wide painting workshops. She is excited to lead this class! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, this event is perfect for anyone looking to explore their artistic side.
Materials will be provided, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm and a willingness to create! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to relax and create a masterpiece to take home with you.
Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today!

2nd Tuesday Watercolor Class - IWS
2025-09-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
What: 2nd Tuesday painting session
When: Tuesday, September 9
Where: Twin Falls Center for the Arts
What time: 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 or so
What to bring: Painting supplies and a painting friend.
Who can come: We welcome all painters to join us. Paint in whatever medium you like to use, and bring what you are working on.
Directions: Twin Falls Center for the Arts – MVAC classroom on the second floor.

What we will do:
To start us off: What have you been working on?
Please bring along a sample of your work – no matter where you are in the progress – please share with the group.
We all love to see the direction you are taking in your art journey.

Critiques: If you want input on a piece, this is your group!
We have lots of expertise in the room to help with problem paintings!
Kind and helpful suggestions can turn a painting in the direction you want to take it. JUST ASK!

Let’s paint: Bring your painting materials and plan to spend the session painting!

Our thanks to Magic Valley Arts Council for the continued use of the classroom for our painting activities!
They love it when you help out and join the organization!
Stop at the office and they will quickly make you a member. https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/

Also, Idaho Watercolor Society members work to provide these art opportunities for you.
If you are not yet a member, IWS would love to have you join in the watercolor adventures provided by the statewide organization. https://www.idahowatercolorsociety.org

Fellowship Concert Series: Gustavo Alonso Lopez
2025-09-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 160 9th Ave, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
What: Gustavo Alonso Lopez – Flamenco Guitar
When: Second Mondays of the Month – September 8th 7–8:30pm Doors open at 6:30pm.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 160 9th Ave E, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
Cost: $15 suggested donation

Twin Falls native, Gustavo Alonso Lopez, a North American flamenco guitarist and composer from Walla Walla, Washington will be playing on September 8th at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 160 9th Ave. East. Concert starts at 7:00 doors open at 6:30. There is a suggested donation of $15.
Gustavo received a Fulbright Fellowship to Spain in 2017 where he trained with top guitarists and created and still creates his own music borrowing concepts from classical music and jazz, blurring the lines between composition and improvisation. He has released two albums the second of which included an international team of collaborators from the United Staes, Italy and Spain. As well, he has been the recipient of two composer-in-residence grants.
His formal education is in architecture, the knowledge of which he brings into a cross-disciplinary path that coalesces around music

Mary Alice Park - 19th Anniversary Celebration
2025-09-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Mary Alice Park, 436 Main Ave N, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
What: Anniversary celebration for Mary Alice Park
Where: Mary Alice Park, 436 Main Ave N
When: Saturday, September 6 | 4pm
Cost: Free! RSVPs are required – please contact Carla Harris at 541-379-1925 / gmacarla@yahoo.com to rsvp.

Please join us in celebrating the 19th anniversary of Mary Alice Park, Art Hoag’s creative gift to our community. This celebration is brought to you by Friends of Mary Alice Park.

yART Sale in the Full Moon Gallery
2025-08-29 10:00 - 2025-09-05 17:00 | Full Moon Gallery of Fine Art & Contemporary Craft, 195 River Vista Place, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Are you on the lookout for inexpensive art supplies like canvases, oil paints, acrylic paints, and more? Or how about changing up the decor in your home?
Be sure to swing by the yART Sale in the Full Moon Gallery, held August 29 – September 5 from 10am to 5pm.
With discounts of up to 90% off retail prices, you are sure to find a treasure you can’t live without! Browse our collection of original and mass-market artworks, new and used art supplies, canvases, brushes, books, and more.
The Full Moon Gallery is located in the Twin Falls Center for the Arts, at 195 River Vista Place, Second Floor, Twin Falls, ID 83301. Call 208-734-ARTS (2787) for more information.

FMG Call for Entry: Art of the Gift
2025-08-19 - 2025-10-13 | Full Moon Gallery of Fine Art & Contemporary Craft, 195 River Vista Place, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
APPLICATIONS WILL BE OPENING FOR ‘ART OF THE GIFT’ ON AUGUST 19, 2025.
SHOW DATES ARE NOVEMBER 7 – JANUARY 2; APPLICATION DEADLINE OCTOBER 13, 2025.

You’re invited to apply to Art of the Gift, the Full Moon Gallery’s annual holiday show that celebrates the spirit of giving through art! This festive exhibition encourages artists to submit works that are perfect for holiday gifting, with a focus on smaller, gift-sized pieces that will bring joy to holiday shoppers seeking unique and meaningful presents. Let’s make this holiday season bright with an array of thoughtful, ready-to-gift art that reflects the creativity and warmth of our artist community. Join us in celebrating the season through Art of the Gift!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY: FMG Application Form

Application Information:

Application Deadline: October 13, 2025
All 2D and 3D artists are encouraged to apply.
Each 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.
Works are reviewed by a Jury Committee, and all artists selected will be notified in writing on or before October 23.

Important Dates:

Show Dates – November 7 – January 2, 2026
Applications Open – August 19 – October 13, 2025
Artist Acceptance Notification – on or before October 23
Installation Fees due – November 4, 2025
Artwork Delivery – November 4, 2025 from 11am – 5pm
Public Open House / Artist Reception – November 14, 2025 from 5-7pm

Fees:

Application: $20 per 10 works submitted. You may apply up to 3 times per exhibition, for a total of 30 works submitted per show.
Installation: $40 for MVAC Members, $48 for Not-Yet-Members (yearly MVAC membership begins at $25 – click here for more info) per 5 works accepted.
25% MVAC Commission on any works sold during the show.

All artwork will need to 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.

Twin Falls Municipal Band - 120th Concert Season
2025-08-07 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-31 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-24 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-17 19:30 - 20:30 | Twin Falls City Park, 400 Shoshone St E, Twin Falls, ID, 83301
what: Twin Falls Municipal Band’s 120th Concert Season
Where: Twin Falls City Park Bandshell
When: Thursdays, June 5 – August 7 | 7:30pm
Cost: Free!

Join the Twin Falls Municipal Band as they perform for their 120th season, every Thursday evening in the park. Also be sure to stop by for Chalk the Walk with the Magic Valley Arts Council July 10! Bring your little ones and enjoy decorating the sidewalks in city park with chalk art before and during the performance.

Southeastern Art Show and Market - CALL FOR ENTRY
2025-08-07 - 2025-08-29 | ID
The 2025 Southeastern Art Show and Market (SEASAM) and SEASAM Youth artist applications are now open to artists from federally recognized Southeastern tribes. Adult artists, ages 18 and older, must apply by 5 p.m. Aug. 29. Youth artists, ages 14-17, must apply by 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 19. SEASAM will take place Oct. 3-4 in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. For more information and to apply, visit SEASAM.net or call (580) 272-5520.

James Castle House - 2026 Artist In Residence
2025-07-29 - 2025-08-06 | ID
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 6, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. MT
For full prospectus and terms, visit the Boise City Dept of Arts & History website here: https://www.boiseartsandhistory.org/opportunities/calls-opportunities/james-castle-house-2026-residencies/
Boise City Department of Arts & History invites local and national emerging and mid-career artists in any creative field to apply for 2-month or 2-week residency terms at the James Castle House in Boise, Idaho. The historic home site, where American artist James Castle lived and worked for over four decades, stands today as a testament to the artist’s unique talent and artistic legacy.
This residency invites artists to immerse themselves in the historic site, James Castle’s legacy, and the surrounding landscape, and respond to their experience through the creation of new works. Residents will share their creative practice and process with our community through one public event during their stay.
Each residency cycle provides one participant with private furnished living quarters, 24-hour studio access, and a $1,000 stipend for a two-week residency or a $4,000 stipend for a two-month residency to assist with living expenses and supplies necessary to create work. The resident is responsible for travel and shipping expenses.
Through this program, the James Castle House keeps the legacy of daily creativity and experimentation alive on-site, cultivating a growing local and national community and providing a deeper understanding of James Castle and the place he called home.
*Please note that this is a solo residency. The selected participant will have regular contact with staff at the James Castle House and Boise community members, but they will reside alone.
2-Month Residency Terms: APPLY HERE

June 1 – July 31, 2026
September 1 – October 31, 2026

Applicants will select the date range that is best for their proposal.
2-Week Residency Terms: APPLY HERE

January 12 – 26, 2026

December 1 – 15, 2026

Supported Disciplines
The James Castle House Residency program is open to emerging and mid-career artists and professionals working in any field. However, due to the property’s limitations and proximity to neighbors, the site cannot accommodate loud or especially messy processes.

Kids Art in the Park
2025-07-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Twin Falls City Park, 400 Shoshone St E, Twin Falls, ID, 83301
Discover the magic of creativity at Kids Art in the Park! This engaging program offers a fun-filled day of artistic exploration for children of all ages. Join us on July 19th at Twin Falls City Park for a hands-on experience where budding artists can unleash their imaginations through various arts and crafts activities.
From 9:00am to 12:00pm, young participants will have the chance to create their masterpieces with guidance from skilled instructors. Each child will get to experience four 45-minute workshops in a variety of art mediums, taught by talented local artists and instructors.
Kids Art in the Park is a fantastic opportunity for children to express themselves artistically in a supportive and inspiring environment. Bring your young Picassos and join us for a day of artistic delight!

LIMITED same day registration will be available, starting at 8:30am on Saturday, July 19 in Twin Falls City Park.

Jazz Concert featuring FOUR
2025-07-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Sligar Auditorium, 195 River Vista Pl,, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
What: Jazz Concert featuring FOUR
When: Tuesday, July 15 | 7pm (doors open at 6:45pm)
Where: Twin Falls Center for the Arts Sligar Auditorium
Cost: $20 / MVAC Members | $25 / Non-Members (membership starts at just $25/year – learn more here: https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/become-a-member/)

Catch the masterful performance of FOUR before they embark on several performances in China, including at the World Saxophone Congress in Harbin, China.

The performers are:
Mark Watkins – leader, composer, soprano and alto saxes
Mat Miles – alto sax
Sandon Mayhew – tenor sax
Ben Britton – bari sax

To find out more about FOUR visit: https://www.markwatkinssaxophone.com/four

Fellowship Concert Series: Tracy Morrison
2025-07-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 160 9th Ave, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
What: Tracy Morrison live and in concert
When: Second Mondays of the Month – July 14th 7–8:30pm Doors open at 6:30pm.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 160 9th Ave E, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
Cost: $15 suggested donation

The Fellowship Concert Series proudly presents Tracy Morrison. Monday, July 14 from 7-8:30 at the UU Fellowship 160 9th Ave E.
Tracy is an Idaho based singer-songwriter known for writing, powerful laments, and western story songs. This Pinto Bennett protégé will be sure to entertain.

15th Annual Art & Soul of the Magic Valley AWARDS CEREMONY
2025-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
After three amazing weeks of art, events, connection, and community, Art & Soul has come to end. Join us on Friday, July 11th starting at 7pm as we reveal the winners of up to $50,000 in awards, all decided by YOUR public vote!
Bring a lawn chair and plan to arrive early, get your chairs set up, then head inside to enjoy our Full Moon Gallery open house of the Magic Moments exhibition from 5pm to 7pm. After you’ve had your fill of art, food, and drink, make your way back outside to the Center for the Arts plaza and settle in for the awards ceremony, beginning at 7pm!

Open House & Artist Reception: Magic Moments
2025-07-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Full Moon Gallery of Fine Art & Contemporary Craft, 195 River Vista Place, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Friday, July 11 | 5-7pm
Full Moon Gallery of Fine Art & Contemporary Craft
195 River Vista Place, 1st & 2nd Floors

You’re invited to the Open House for Magic Moments! Join us on Friday, July 11 from 5-7 pm, to explore this unique exhibition showcasing the diversity and talent of our Magic Valley Arts Council members.
Come enjoy light snacks and drinks while discovering the many perspectives and creative voices of our artist community. Meet the artists, and celebrate the power of art together!

Remember to stay after the show to catch the awards ceremony for the 15th Annual Art & Soul of the Magic Valley, beginning at 7pm on the outdoor plaza at the Twin Falls Center for the Arts!
