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Celebrate Amazing Art Educators
Nominating an outstanding art educator for an educator of the year award is a great way to show your appreciation and recognize the hard work and dedication of teachers who go above and beyond. Nominations are due June 1. Award recipients will be announced at the IAEA conference in October.
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Summer Art Activities in Idaho | |
Looking for art events and activities around the region? Check out these great options! | |
Art & Roses Festival
Sunday, June 2, 2024
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Julia Davis Park
The festival is a unique opportunity to experience live music from the Idaho Songwriters Association, food trucks, free figure drawing and clay wheel demos, kids activities, and youth art from Catalyst Arts Collaborative while you shop the original work of over 100 local, fine artists.
More information here.
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Free Film & Storytelling Workshop
June 20-21, 2024
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day
Boise State University
Integrate visual storytelling in the classroom through film and photography to build communication skills, student confidence, increase enthusiasm for learning. Participants will gain a basic understanding of cinematography, editing, and production that can be easily shared in the classroom.
More information here.
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Meridian Fine Art Festival
June 29-30, 2024
Julius M. Kleiner Park
Kleiner Memorial Pkwy
Meridian, ID 83642
Join us for the Meridian Fine Art Festival. We will be featuring over 75 artists and craftsmen from the Pacific Northwest with everything from painting to leatherwork, wood burning to stained glass. This is an outdoor, juried, fine art fair, conveniently located near the Village in Meridian. The park is complete with a splash pad for the kids and live entertainment and food vendors will be on site.
More information here.
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Art Attack Festival
September 21, 2024
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Kuna Greenbelt
A celebration of art in the heart of Kuna, including art-centric vendors, music, entertainment, kid's activities and food!
More information here.
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Atlas of the Educator's Heart Workshop
July 9-10, 2024
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day
Boise, Idaho
Do you love what you do? If you need a spark to keep your inner flame for the love of teaching and learning alive, join us on a deep dive into the heart of what it means to be an educator. Based on the work of Brene Brown, Parker Palmer, and Angela Watson, this workshop weaves together the best of these author’s ideas in an effort to increase your EQ (Emotional Quotient) and uplift your spirit.
More information here.
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Emerge Block Party
July 12, 2024
119 N. 2nd St.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Join us on July 12, 2024 for Emerge's 11th annual Block Party!
This massive exhibition features work from over 150 artists each year; from film and performance to painters and sculptors, we'll have it all. We'll have activities, music, food, and drinks outside as well as inside Emerge's Gallery. This event is completely FREE and open to the public.
More information here.
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Classes at Gizmo Makerspace
On-going
283 Hubbard Ave Suite 102
North Idaho College Campus
Coeur d' Alene, ID 83814
At Gizmo Makerspace we are here to support educators through available resources that can help feeling confident in a new skill, getting a new perspective for the classroom, and being the best educator you can be.
More information here.
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Rendezvous in the Park
July 19-20, 2024
East City Park
900 E 3rd St
Moscow, ID 83843
A summer music and arts festival in Moscow, ID, founded in 1982, to bring a diverse mix of local, national, and international musicians to Moscow, Idaho for a three-day festival in East City Park.
More information here.
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Central Idaho & Magic Valley | |
June 1, 2024
3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
MadDog Gallery
632 E Main
Challis, ID 83226
Let's relax and paint at the MadDog Gallery in Challis, Idaho. Join us for an exclusive watercolor painting workshop where you'll be guided through the relaxing process of painting.
More information here.
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Kids Art in the Park
July 20, 2024
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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 for a hands-on experience where budding artists can unleash their imaginations through various arts and crafts activities.
More information here.
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Ketchum Arts Festival
July 12-14, 2024
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday
Festival Meadow
Sun Valley, ID 83353
Ketchum Arts Festival is an annual celebration of Idaho art in the shadow of Sun Valley’s Baldy Mountain. Take a breather from your busy summer schedule and spend some time sampling great food and beer, and perusing the creative output of more than 100 Idaho artists. The kiddos will enjoy free activities in a special area while the folks can shop. Even Fido can visit with her friends (from the safety of a leash). Free admission.
More information here.
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Downtown Days Art Fest
June 22, 2024
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Historic Downtown Pocatello
100 S Main St
Pocatello, ID 83201
Fun day for the entire family. Come spend the day viewing art and supporting local artists. See a variety of art demonstrations in different mediums. Children will have an opportunity to create their own take home art in the children’s art area.
More information here.
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First Friday Art Walks
June 7 – October 4, 2024
Every 1st Friday of the Month
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Downtown Driggs
The evening out on the town celebrates both local and regional artists at Foxtrot Fine Art, The Local Galleria, Teton Geo Center and Idea Idea Gallery, Mountain Home Treasures, Tribe Artist Collective, Fireweed Shop and Studios, and Keller Williams Realty. Don't forget to head up to Tetonia during the Art Walk to check out the awesome happenings at Tribe Artist Collective.
More information here.
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