Located on the Second Floor of the Twin Falls Center for the Arts, the Full Moon Gallery of Fine Art & Contemporary Craft displays rotating themed exhibitions featuring local artists whose works include ceramics, encaustic, jewelry, mixed media, painting, drawing, photography, woodwork, glass, digital, fiber, sculpture, and more.

The Full Moon Gallery is a local open gallery with four to five themed exhibitions per year. When applications open for a particular show, we will send out a formal call for artists to submit work. The best way to stay in the loop for new gallery show opportunities is by joining us as a member! Please click here for more information.

Applications are open now for our western themed show, Wide Open Spaces!

Events at the gallery

CURRENT EXHIBIT:
Closed for new install

Closed for new show install

The Full Moon Gallery will be closed for the month of January 2026 as we refresh the space for our new set of exhibits! We will be painting and upgrading our installation hardware to better accommodate the beautiful artworks we are privileged to display. Pardon our dust and thanks for your patience!

We encourage you to visit our downstairs lobby and browse the incredible cards, books, bags, jewelry, and more displayed in our Contemporary Craft area.

Featured guest artists:

Kevin Brown, Ellie Burton, Laura Cook, Emma Doshier, Heather Guthrie, Leslie Lambert, Leandra Martin, Russ McAnulty, Mary McInnis, Jude Metzler, Charlotte Moody-Emerson, Connie Pepper, Jake Petruzzelli, Shannon Rios, Tiffany Rivera, Axelia Rose, Brandi Sever, Paula Sinclair, Laura Stewart, Melissa Whitchurch, Jenn Young, & Mike Youngman

Contemporary Craft & Literary works by:

Bill Adams, Richard Aldama, Carole Barber, Jane Bennett Munro, Rebecca Bischoff, Kristy Caprai, Pegan Cook, Jerry Dodds, Alannah Dyer, Julie Georgiades, Alex Hartwig, Autumn Knoepfel, Steven Mink, Connie Pepper, Lori Rieth, Paula Sinclair, Jane Slickers, & Bev Stone

Upcoming Exhibit:

Applications are open now for 'Wide Open Spaces'
Application Window January 6 - March 2, 2026
Show dates are April 10 - May 29, 2026

 The Full Moon Gallery is now accepting submissions for our spring 2026 exhibition, Wide Open Spaces: The Lives & Livelihoods of the American West. This show is a love letter to our community and western culture, reflecting the landscapes, people, environments, animals, and everything else that makes the place we call home.

We’re looking for art that shows the west in all its unique forms. That could mean photography from iconic peaks to the smallest critters, sculpture showing the flora and fauna of the region, paintings capturing western textures and big skies, portraits of cowhands and ranchers, indigenous beading and weaving, silversmithing, leatherworking, and more. If your art is inspired by or celebrates western spirit and culture, we want to see it!

Application Information:

  • Application Window: January 6 – March 2, 2026
  • 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 March 10, 2026

Important Dates:

  • Show Dates – April 10 – May 29, 2026
  • Applications Open – January 6 – March 2, 2026
  • Artist Acceptance Notification – on or before March 10, 2026
  • Installation Fees due – April 7, 2026
  • Artwork Delivery – April 7, 2026 from 11am – 5pm
  • Public Open House / Artist Reception – April  17, 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 10 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.

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full moon gallery 2026 shows

Plan to participate in these upcoming gallery shows! Hover over each option for show details.

From Music

Applications Open: October 14 - January 5, 2026
Exhibit Dates: February 13 - April 4
Open to: All Artists
Artists are invited to submit work for From Music, an exhibit celebrating the way music impacts and inspires creativity. Pieces inspired by or created from music will be accepted. All mediums welcome.

Touched by Fire & Waterworld

Applications Open: June 2 - August 3, 2026
Exhibit Dates: September 18 - October 30, 2026
Open to:All Artists
Artists are invited to apply for the dual exhibitions of Touched by Fire and Waterworld, two shows that focus on the dichotomy between fire and water, floods, forest fires, and the destruction and regneneration of each. If your work exhibits this contrast and tension, we want to see it!

Wide Open Spaces

Applications Open: January 6 - March 2, 2026
Exhibit Dates: April 10 - May 29, 2026
Open to: All Artists
Artists are invited to submit work for Wide Open Spaces. This show is a love letter to western culture, reflecting the landscapes, people, environments, animals, and everything else that makes the place we call home. All mediums welcome.

Art of the Gift

Applications Open:august 4 - October 5, 2026
Exhibit Dates: November 6 - January 1, 2027
Open to:All Artists
You’re invited to apply to Art of the Gift, the Full Moon Gallery’s annual holiday show the celebrates the spirit of a handmade holiday! We are encouraging 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.

Magic Moments

Applications Open:March 3 - June 1, 2026
Exhibit Dates: July 10 - August 28, 2026
Open to:MVAC Members
Magic 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!

FULL MOON GALLERY APPLICATION

Name(Required)
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Exhibition Title(Required)
Please select the exhibit title you are applying for. Select ONE exhibit per application. Combined exhibit applications may be disregarded.
REQUIRED: Title, Medium, Dimensions, Price | OPTIONAL: Brief artist statement or explanation of how this piece meets the theme.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, heic, pdf, gif, Max. file size: 5 MB.
Please either number files (i.e. 'submission1.jpg, submission2.jpg') or rename the files with the title of the work.
REQUIRED: Title, Medium, Dimensions, Price | OPTIONAL: Brief artist statement or explanation of how this piece meets the theme.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, heic, pdf, gif, Max. file size: 5 MB.
Please either number files (i.e. 'submission1.jpg, submission2.jpg') or rename the files with the title of the work.
REQUIRED: Title, Medium, Dimensions, Price | OPTIONAL: Brief artist statement or explanation of how this piece meets the theme.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, heic, pdf, gif, Max. file size: 5 MB.
Please either number files (i.e. 'submission1.jpg, submission2.jpg') or rename the files with the title of the work.
REQUIRED: Title, Medium, Dimensions, Price | OPTIONAL: Brief artist statement or explanation of how this piece meets the theme.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, heic, pdf, gif, Max. file size: 5 MB.
Please either number files (i.e. 'submission1.jpg, submission2.jpg') or rename the files with the title of the work.
REQUIRED: Title, Medium, Dimensions, Price | OPTIONAL: Brief artist statement or explanation of how this piece meets the theme.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, heic, pdf, gif, Max. file size: 5 MB.
Please either number files (i.e. 'submission1.jpg, submission2.jpg') or rename the files with the title of the work.
REQUIRED: Title, Medium, Dimensions, Price | OPTIONAL: Brief artist statement or explanation of how this piece meets the theme.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, heic, pdf, gif, Max. file size: 5 MB.
Please either number files (i.e. 'submission1.jpg, submission2.jpg') or rename the files with the title of the work.
REQUIRED: Title, Medium, Dimensions, Price | OPTIONAL: Brief artist statement or explanation of how this piece meets the theme.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, heic, pdf, gif, Max. file size: 5 MB.
Please either number files (i.e. 'submission1.jpg, submission2.jpg') or rename the files with the title of the work.
REQUIRED: Title, Medium, Dimensions, Price | OPTIONAL: Brief artist statement or explanation of how this piece meets the theme.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, heic, pdf, gif, Max. file size: 5 MB.
Please either number files (i.e. 'submission1.jpg, submission2.jpg') or rename the files with the title of the work.
REQUIRED: Title, Medium, Dimensions, Price | OPTIONAL: Brief artist statement or explanation of how this piece meets the theme.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, heic, pdf, gif, Max. file size: 5 MB.
Please either number files (i.e. 'submission1.jpg, submission2.jpg') or rename the files with the title of the work.
REQUIRED: Title, Medium, Dimensions, Price | OPTIONAL: Brief artist statement or explanation of how this piece meets the theme.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, heic, pdf, gif, Max. file size: 5 MB.
Please either number files (i.e. 'submission1.jpg, submission2.jpg') or rename the files with the title of the work.
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