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WATERCOLOR AND PASTEL ARTISTS

Gloria Miller Allen Art Studio
3030 Sandstone
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404
(208) 524-2734
Email: gmawc@srv.net
Website: www.gloriamillerallen.com and www.freyart.com

Professional Artist/Specialties: Watercolor
*Commissions accepted, workshop instruction, studio by appointment

Linda R. Carlson
1425 Herring St.
Idaho Falls , Idaho 83406
Professional Artist/Specialties: Watercolor and pastels

Celeste Y. DeBoisblanc
915 Spring Field Ave.
New Providence, New Jersey 07974
(908) 247-4020
Email:
cydartist@yahoo.com
Professional Artist/Specialties: Charcoal, pen and ink,
pastel, acrylic and watercolor.


Sally Ellis
2195 Midway Dr
Ammon, Idaho 83406
Professional Artist/Specialties: Watercolor and pastels

Beth Griebenow
436 N. 55th W
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402
Professional Artist/Specialties: Watercolor

Ginger Kramer
1986 Monticello Drive
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404
Professional Artist/Specialties: Watercolor, mixed media, and collage*Commissions accepted and private lessons

Mickey Merell
1965 Monticello Drive
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404
Email: mickmer@if.rmci.net
Professional Artist/Specialties: Watercolor
*Commissions accepted

Linda Pound
4785 East Comish Drive
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83406
(208) 524-0590
Professional Artist/Specialties: Watercolor, pen and ink
*Some commissions accepted

Roy Reynolds
178 5th St.
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401
(208) 524-0457
Professional Artist/Specialties: Paintings and sculpture
*Some commissions accepted

OIL/ACRYLIC PAINTERS

Troy Adams-NDNArt
341 S. Park
Shelley, Idaho 83274
(208) 520-0414
Email: troy@ndnart.com
Professional Artist/Specialties: Prisma Color Pencil, Ink, Oil

*Commissions accepted

Nathan Barnes
(920) 342-6968
Email: nbarnes@idahofallsarts.org

Website: www.nathanbarnesfineart.com

Ruth Barnes
741 Westhill Avenue
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402
(208) 522-7503
Email: ruth@snackteam.com
Professional Artist/Specialties: acrylics, paper arts
*Commissions accepted, workshops, and community education classes

Kathryn Browning
PO Box 245
Iona, Idaho 83427

(208) 522-8250
Professional Artist/Specialties: Water Color/Oil

Marjorie Clearwater
P.O. Box 335
Ucon, Idaho 83454
(208) 523-2161
Email:
mrca@cableone.net
Website: www.whitepineartstudio.com
Website: www.snakeriverpleinair.com
Professional Artist/Specialties: Landscape artist, specializing in plein air painting


Rehle Higham
370 N. State
Shelley, Idaho 83274
(208) 529-3651
Professional Artist/Specialties: Oil and watercolor

Jamie Jonas
445 S. Boulevard
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401
(208)528-0341
Professional Artists: Oils

Nancy Vinzant Lamay
LaMay Art Studio/LaMay Permanent Make-up
3185 Chapparal Drive
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402
(208) 523-8798
Email: nlamay@gmail.com
Websites:
www.vinzantlamay.com
www.lamaypermanentmake-up.com
Professional Artist/Specialties: Oil and private lessons, art therapy,
permanent make-up specialist

*Commissions and consultations welcomed

Hadley Rampton
23 S. 800 East
Salt Lake City, UT
Website: www.hadleyrampton.com

Professional Artist/Specialties: Oil and  landscapes. European scenes in watercolor
*Commissions accepted

SANDPAINTING

Nellie Ellwood
PO Box 2658
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402
(208) 522-3687
Professional Artist/Specialties: Photography, sandpainting, and acrylics
*Commissions accepted


COLORED PENCIL/GRAPHITE/GRAPHIC ARTS

Jacalyn M. Brower
1785 Ross
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83406
(208) 522-8558
Email: hibrow1@ida.net
Professional Artist/Specialties: Graphic Arts

PHOTOGRAPHY

Darren Clark
BYU-ID Dept. of Art, Spori 312
Rexburg, ID 83460-0130
(208)-496-2866
Email:
riversilt@gmail.com
Website: darrenclarkphoto.net
Professional Artist/Specialties: Photography

Gordan Hardcastle
190 N. 50 W.
Rupert, Idaho 83350
Website: http://home.pmt.org/~gordan/photoart/
Professional Artist/Specialties: Photography

Leland Howard Fine Art Nature Images
1136 North 1330 East
Shelley, Idaho 83274
(208) 357-3166
Website: www.wildernessbooks.com or www.lelandhoward.com

Trinity Sullivan
P.O. Box 2600
Idaho Falls , Idaho 83403
(208) 757-9788
Website: www.trinitysullivan.com
Professional Artist/Specialties: Photography, Graphic Artist

SCULPTURE/GLASS WORK

Laura Kay Ellis
555 West Main St.
Rexburg, Idaho 83445
(208) 390-1589
Email:
lellis@fallsriverglass.com
Professional Artist/Specialties: (Glass) Stain,
fusing/slumping, jewelry


Reed S. Ellis
555 West Main St.
Rexburg, Idaho 83445
(208) 390-9004

Email: rellis@fallsriverglass.com
Professional Artist/Specialties: Bronze, Copper

Heron Glass
Ralph Mossman & Mary Mullaney

PO Box 458
Driggs, Idaho 83422
Email: mary@heronglass.com
Website:
www.heronglass.com
Professional Artist/Specialties: Glass

John and Lisa Stephens
2729 Desert Drive
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402
(208) 525-8897

Email: steplm@cableone.net
Professional Artist/Specialties: Photography and Beads

PERFORMING ARTS

David R. French
604 Lilac
Rexburg, Idaho 83440
(208)356-3761
Professional Artist/Specialties: Piano

The Henry's Fork Pipes and Drums
174 Rosewood Dr.
Rexburg, Idaho 83440
(208) 656-0059
Email: rockd@byui.edu

Professional Artist/Specialties: Bagpipe Band
www.henryspipeband.org

The Standards
Tim Cook (ElectricHouse Entertainment)
230 Franklin Rd, Building 2B
Franklin, Tennessee 37064
(615)782-2400
Email: standardsbiz@comcast.net

Website: www.thestandards.com
Professional Artists/Award Winning Vocal Group

Brent Swanson
335 South Bellin Road
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402
Professional Artists/Specialties: Performing: storytelling, readings
Services: One-man shows as Charles Dickens, lectures and interpretive programs

Virginia Holden
154 East 49th South
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404

Professional Artist/Specialties: Piano Instructions

The Kevin Young Jazz Quartet
Kevin Young
2843 Newman Dr.
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402
Professional Artists/Specialties: Musician/Jazz band

FABRIC/WEAVING

Dottie Sharp
261 South 3rd West
Rexburg, Idaho 83440
(208)356-0117

Professional Artists/Specialties: Fiber/Textiles

MIXED MEDIA

Kristine Day
3094 E 105 N
Idaho Falls , Idaho 83404
(208)528-0480
Email: kris@kristineday.com

Professional Artists/Specialties: Mixed Media, wooden sculptures

Peggy Jessmore
Geo-Beads Studio and Shop
10818 N 25th E
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208)524-1876
Email: geo-beads@hotmail.com

Website: www.geo-beads.com
Professional Artist/Specialties: Unique Jewelry using hand selected semi-precious stones, pearls, crystals, glass, wood, wire and a multitude of techniques. Selected as the Breaking Boundaries Artist-2007.
Commissions accepted.
Private and group classes, studio by appointment.

ARTS ORGANIZATIONS DIRECTORY


ACT III Tours conducts annual tours to New York City for sight seeing and attending Broadway Shows.  Our 2008 tour will depart June 10-15.  We also have an “on your own” ( no guides included) tour  scheduled for September 30- October 5.  Plays to see are Jersey Boys, Grease, Curtains, Wicked, Spamalot and Lion King. Participants may choose 3 of the 5 shows. Contact Debbi Gerard at 522-7869, Gene Gerard at 403-7229 or visit www.ACTIIITours.com

Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Idaho (ARTI), established in 1986, is a non-profit organization that produces professional quality theatre. The volunteer members of ARTI share a unique performance philosophy reflecting their desire to explore diverse forms of drama, with a commitment to excellence, professionalism and entertainment. New members are welcome. Call Melanie Seneff, 522-8450 or Rebecca Beck 542-0269.

American Guild of Organists, Eastern Idaho Chapter is affiliated with a national professional association. Membership includes professional and amateur musicians and dedicated supporters. The local chapter presents concerts, recitals and meetings featuring repertoire sessions, seminars and discussions. Contact Mark Anderson, (208) 357-3060 or Ann Shively, 522-4774. 555 S. Bellin Rd. Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402

Anam Cara-The Chamber Choir of Idaho
has gained a reputation for excellence performing major works of all eras, from Renaissance masses to modern jazz and blues.  Concerts are performed twice a year, free to the public. The choir meets Friday evenings and Saturday mornings at First Baptist Church, John Adams Pkwy, Idaho Falls. Call Diane Mondell at 529-5395 or log onto www.anamcarachoir.org

The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, 300 S. Capital, Idaho Falls. Tues. - Sat. 11-5pm. Offering a variety of dynamic exhibits including works by acclaimed Idaho artists, an interactive children’s gallery, gift shop and classes for adults and children. The galleries provide a stimulating venue for poetry readings, concerts, classes, workshops and special events. Chris Hatch, Director, 524-7777.www.theartmuseum.org

Blackfoot Community Players formed in 1977 to provide quality community theater in Eastern Idaho. BCP operates the Nuart Theater, a historic art deco structure located at 195 N. Broadway in Blackfoot. BCP produces 5-6 plays a year. For more information, call Cindy Campbell, 680-7904 or Sharon Hoge, 785-6781. www.nuarttheatre.org

The Blackfoot Performing Arts Center is operated under the auspices of the Blackfoot School District.  The theater is attached to Blackfoot High School.  It seats 1223 and is a state-of-the-art facility.  It has a full fly system, professional sized stage, full acoustic sound shell, orchestra pit, and full theater lighting and sound technical abililties.  It hosts district-wide school events, community events, and professional concerts that outreach to surrounding communities in southeast Idaho. Contact Susan Mann at sdmann@cableone.net or at 317-5508. Visit the website at www.blackfootpac.com

Bonneville Art Association, P.O. Box 432, Iona, 83427.  is an active 
art guild with 29 current members.  Varied subjects are studied. During the winter and spring months a portrait and figure study class is offered twice monthly.  Any medium can be used.  A portrait show is held early summer.  The fall art show, is mixed medium and subject matter.  Contact Mary Lee Shumway 523-3538

Breaking Boundaries is a non-profit organization that supports and promotes diversity in our community.  We sponsor events and fundraisers that foster a community environment in which all individuals are inspired to do their best regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, family or other minority status.

BYU-Idaho Center Stage Performing Arts Series offers a wide range of programs. A free brochure is available on campus or from the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce, or by calling 496-1150. For tickets, call 496-2230 or order online at www.byui.edu/tickets. BYU-Idaho Spori Art Gallery call 496-2875 or to book school visits call 496-2860.

Challis Arts Council and Mad Dog Gallery promotes and encourages the arts and humanities in Custer County, with the hope that it may initiate projects and activities that will foster growth and expansion of the arts in the Challis Area. Regular meetings are held at the MadDog Gallery on 630 Main Street, Challis, Idaho on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 pm.  Challis Arts Council, PO Box 1131, 632 Main Street, Challis, Idaho 83226. 208-879-2745. E-mail challisarts@custertel.net

The Choralaires is a women’s choral group, sponsored by the Idaho Falls Music Club, has been performing and serving the community for over 50 years. The ladies come from several communities in the area and are all different ages. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays, Thursdays from 9–11 am. At the Castlerock LDS Church near Taylorview Jr. High. Call Sheri Long, 523-1337. We will be accepting new members the first of September.

Collector’s Corner Museum, 900 John Adams Pkwy., Idaho Falls, preserves, displays and promotes the collecting hobby. Over 90 collections on exhibit for education and entertainment in the 5,000 square foot facility. Open Tues.-Sat., 10 am-5 pm. Many unique exhibits for school classes and families. Group and evening events/tours by advance reservation. Handicapped accessible. Small admission. Call 528-9900.

Colored Pencil Society of America-DC 217 is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of colored pencil as a fine art medium. Meetings are held in the Idaho Falls Public Library, Room B, 7:20 pm the fourth Thursday of the month. Contact Normajean at idahofalls-dc217@cpsa.org

Dance Tech is recognized all over the region as one of the premier dance studios in Idaho. We have won numerous awards at competitions and have had dancers go on to dance and/or teach at Studios, High Schools, Colleges, Universities and Professionally. Our instructors are very positive and highly trained. Our goal is for the student to gain self confidence, poise, flexibility, coordination, and have fun in our variety of classes. We offer jazz, ballet, modern, tap, hip-hop, clogging, ballroom, tumbling, yoga, step aerobics, latin, and break dancing. We have classes for the beginner to the expert ages 2 to adult, with performance opportunities in most classes. To register for fall classes contact 525-3229, or visit www.dancetechstudio.com.

Dance Tech Studio, Lori Webb 3260 Hartert Drive, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404
208-524-2647 or email loriswebb@yahoo.com

Eagle Rock Art Guild was founded more than 50 years ago by a group of artists to support art education and to promote the appreciation of fine arts. Tuesday night activities feature paint nights, demonstrations and videos. ERAG artists offer workshops to members as well as nonmembers. Meetings are held Tuesdays at 7 pm at 287 Cliff Street, Idaho Falls. Call 529-2555.

Eastern idaho Jazz Festival the newly formed Eastern Idaho Jazz Society (EIJS) is a nonprofit, all-volunteer, organization dedicated to promoting the art of jazz. Every penny from membership fees and donations goes towards providing live jazz concerts and jazz education events for the people of Eastern Idaho. Membership is $20/year with discounts for students and families. Contact Kevin at 208-604-2844 if you would like to learn more or are interested in joining.

Eastern Idaho Photographic Society (EIPS) is a group of amateur and professional photographers dedicated to advancing the art of photography with monthly lectures, advancement programs to share our efforts and frequent field trips to interesting photographic sites.  We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at First Church of Nazarene, 1900 Grandview, IF. Membership: $20/yr.  Call Sue Heng, 529-8427 or visit www.eips.net for more information.

Eastern Idaho Youth Symphony performs live classical music concerts in Idaho Falls and surrounding communities.  The orchestra consists of students in the 9th through 12th grade.  The EIYS is governed by the Idaho Falls Symphony and is dedicated to the education of Eastern Idaho's youth through music. For audition information, contact the Youth Symphony conductor, David Burger at 523-1364. www.ifsymphony.org  

Express the Moment organizes the largest Scrapbooking events in all of Southeast Idaho. Events include an annual Expo and Conference in additon to quartely crops. Visit
www.expressthemoment.com
or call Kim Rose/Owner 208-234-0245

The Henry's Fork Pipes and Drums are the premiere Scottish style bagpipe band in eastern Idaho. This award winning organization, which began in 2003 as a two-man jam session, now comprises more than 25 members ranging in age from pre-teen to 70+ years. We perform in a variety of events throughout the region including parades, festivals, memorial services, educational programs, and pipe band competitions. We offer instruction to prospective bagpipers and drummers, and new members are always welcome. Contacts: Pipe Major David Rock, 208-656-0059; Drum Sergeant Jason Lenz, 208-356-5126; Band Manager Charles Anderson, 208-552-0712. www.henryspipeband.org

 Idaho Ballet Theatre, LLC is accepting new boys and girls from age 2 (mom and me) to early teen. Register now for classes. Studio locations in Ammon on 17th Street and in Idaho Falls on Broadway. Call 529-3165.

Idaho Children’s Dance Theater includes clogging, tap and jazz, lyrical and classical, ballet and gymnastic and river dancing. Children are introduced to the fundamentals of ballet, gymnastics, river dancing, clogging, tap and jazz and helping youth become true dancers on stage. Contact Caroline Duffin, 542-1595 or email mduf@ida.net.

Idaho Falls Acapella Chorus an award winning women's chorus singing fun, contemporary, four-part harmony for performances and competition. Rehearsals on Thursdays from 7-10 pm. Phone 208-525-1525. Member of Sweet Adelines International.

Idaho Falls Arts Council is a private, non profit organization that promotes and presents visual and performing arts in eastern Idaho.  It owns and operates the Willard Arts Center, encompassing the Colonial Theater and Carr Gallery at 450 A St. in historic downtown Idaho Falls.  For more information, call 522-0471 or log onto www.idahofallsarts.org.

Idaho Falls Community Concert Association is a nonprofit organization offering a series of professional concerts. Celebrating their 70th season, the 2008-2009 concert series includes: Side Street Strutters jazz band, pianist Jade Simmons, Maya, and Quartet San Francisco. Season memberships are now available. Contact Ann Shively, 522-4774 or Dwayne Bryngelson, 524-2182. Log onto www.geocities.com/ifcommunityconcerts/

Idaho Falls Music Club. President, Connie Hutchens, 522-7043

Idaho Falls Opera Theatre is a nonprofit community opera company incorporated in 1978. IFOT presents professional quality performances in grand opera, light opera and musical theater. IFOT attracts talent from all theater arts disciplines and provides educational outreach and student apprentice opportunities. P.O. Box 50204, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83405. Amy Staiger, amystaiger@gmail.com or Joan D. Tallman. 524-5056. www.idahofallsoperatheatre.org

Idaho Falls Symphony performs live classical music concerts in Idaho Falls and surrounding communities.  Founded in 1949, the orchestra is currently conducted by Music Director, Dr. George Adams.  Office at 450 A St, adjacent to the lobby of the Colonial Theater. Call 529-1080 or log onto www.ifsymphony.org.

Idaho Falls Youth Arts Centre (IFYAC) provides quality year-round opportunities for young people to enrich their lives through participation in music, dramatic arts and creative movement. Our year-round programs include our fall musical production, Eastern Idaho Children’s Choir, Summer Theater Camp, and An Evening of Dance. Memberships start at $10 for the whole family. Please contact Susan Hulse, Executive Director, 403-3559 or log onto www.ifyac.org

Idaho Museum of Natural History, S. 5th Ave. & Dillon St., Pocatello. Discover dinosaurs, Ice-Age mammals, volcanic hotspots and more. Experience science “hands-on” in the Discovery Room. Call 282-3317.

Jazz House Big Band plays big band jazz, dance  music of the 30s and 40s, in the style of Glenn Miller, Count Basie and Duke Ellington. The band plays concerts, weddings, parties and special events. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Eastern Idaho Technical College. Call Doug Wareing at 785-0572 or  681-3264.

Jefferson Montessori School is a private school, grades pre-school through 12th grade. Classical, liberal arts education with an emphasis on leadership. NAAS accredited. Regular meeting times and places. 3866 Menan Lorenzo Hwy, Rigby, Id, 83442. Contact Heidi Merrill, Virginia Porter or Sue Velasquez. 745-8996.

Kiwanis Club of Idaho Falls is a sponsor of the annual Teen Film Festival

Mary Jane’s Costume Gallery is operated by the Idaho Falls Opera Theatre.  It is a costume design and rental business in Idaho Falls for over a decade.  The Costume Gallery provides permanent storage for our 6000 costumes, costume display space, work space for making new costumes, and meeting space for board meetings.  The Opera Theatre costumes are frequently used in other local school and community productions. The gallery is located at 1753 W Broadway, IF and open Saturdays from 2-4 pm or call for an appointment 522-0875 or 521-0657. 

Museum of Idaho, 200 N Eastern Avenue, Idaho Falls, preserves and showcases the natural and cultural history of Idaho and the Intermountain West.  The museum has hosted nationally acclaimed exhibitions. Permanent displays include Hot Types, Hard Times presented by the Post Register, Old Eagle Rock, Lewis & Clark in Idaho and Race for Atomic Power.  The museum also offers the Children’s Discovery Center, a reading and reference library and educational programs. 9 am-8 pm Mon.-Tue. 9 am- 5 pm
Wed.-Sat. Call 522-1400. www.museumofidaho.org


Petit Ballet of Idaho Falls inspires young dancers ages 4-12. School year and summer workshops are structured and curriculum driven. Petite Ballet is under the direction of Kristen Wood Clayton, an experienced teacher and former professional ballet dancer. Call 757-9224 or www.petiteballet.com.

Pocatello Arts Council is an all volunteer, non-profit organization, formed more than 40 years ago, that provides a community center for the visual arts. We provide exhibition space for local artists, art classes for people of all ages and abilities, and workshops in various media often conducted by nationally known artists. Our organization includes the Portneuf Valley Photographic Society and the Porcelain Artists of Southeast Idaho. The Art Center is run by a volunteer Board of Directors whose members are artists, patrons and business people from the community. Parking is available behind the Art Center in the large railroad parking lot. 444 N. Main. 232-0970. Log onto www.pocatelloartctr.org

The Rexburg Arts Council. The mission is to enhance the visual and performing arts in our community by increasing visibility and awareness of current programming, encouraging expanded offerings through support of new programs, and restoration and preservation of historical buildings for use as civic centers and places of gathering.  Kristy Geisler, Community Affairs Director at 208-359-3020, ext 347.

Salmon Art’s Council. Serving the Salmon area since 1978, The Salmon Arts Council is located on the west end of Main Street, in the City Center building, next to the Library. We are a non-profit organization fostering the growth, quality and awareness of the arts and humanities. (209) 756-2987. Mary Cerise, 200 Main St. Salmon, Id. 83467 sacl@centruytel.net

School District #91 Community Education program offers classes including fine arts, crafts, quilting, dancing, computers and the internet, languages and preparation for ACT and SAT tests, etc. Call 525-7748 for a brochure or pick one up at the I.F. Library or the Arts Council.

Sites Music School, 1120 S. Boulevard, Idaho Falls, specializes in teaching private and group instruction for students of all ages. Private lessons begin as young as age 3 and the sky’s the limit for the older beginner. You may choose to learn violin, viola, cello, bass, banjo, guitar, mandolin, flute, piano, singing or fiddle. Prices range from $25.00 - $120.00 per semester for group lessons and $50.00 - $80.00 per month for weekly private lessons. Visit www.sitesmusicschool.com  or call 522-9005.

Sites Violin Shop and Music School 1120 S. Boulevard, Idaho Falls, specializes in sales, rentals of and repairs to all stringed instruments. We have a highly qualified luthier and the best prices
on repair in town. We currently have the largest selection of new and vintage violins in the state. We have a selection of new and vintage violins, cellos, violas, basses, guitars, mandolins, fiddles and banjos as well as accessories and music, books and CD’s. Owners Joe and Jacie Sites are members of the band Celtic Air. Visit www.jaciesites.com  and www.sitesviolinshop.com.

Snake River Plein Air Painters, Regular meeting times and place: No scheduled place or time (we meet once a year to discuss the annual retreat, and the annual exhibit…place and time varies.) Founded in 1998, the organization is a small group of regional professional artists, specializing in plein air painting; also work in other techniques such as portraiture and figure painting.  Members of the group include professional art instructors who organize and teach workshops regionally. P.O. Box 335 Ucon, Idaho 83454, Contact: Marjorie Clearwater, 523-2161, email: mrca@cableone.net   
Website: www.snakeriverpleinair.com or www.whitepineartstudio.com

Snake River Valley Quilt Guild. Organized in 1993 to promote the art of quilt making through education presentations and exchanges. Membership is 175 men and women from Southeast Idaho with some members in Oregon, Washington, and Montana.  Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at Christ Community Church (Park Rd). Contact Connie Rafferty at 521-4942.

Sounds Choir iis the longest running mixed voice choir in Idaho Falls, the group performs two annual concerts as well as sponsors a summer Broadway musical that is open to the community for audition. P.O. Box 50483, Idaho Falls, Id. 83405. For summer musical info, contact Jay Dye at 529-5637. For choir info, contact Ronda Groberg (Choir Director) at 522-7914 or Dixie Johnson (Choir Asst. Director) at 522-5037.


Strings for Kids is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to help qualified and deserving students gain an appreciation for music by providing stringed instruments and lessons at little or no cost to the student or family.  The scope of this mission is to target children between the ages of 5-12 who show desire, musical potential and/or financial need.  Sign up or drop off a donation between 11 am and 7 pm Mondays thru Fridays.Call 522-9005. 

Studio of Music offers voice building, vocal coaching, piano (Robert Pace certified), choral conducting masters, composing- arranging, publishable quality music printing. Contact Kathryn Wright-Robinson, Master of Music, University of Washington. 522-8278.

Strings for Kids is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to help qualified and deserving students gain an appreciation for music by providing stringed instruments and lessons at little or no cost to the student or family. The scope of this mission is to target children between the ages of 5-12 who show desire, musical potential and/or financial need. Sign up or drop off a donation between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mondays thru Fridays.
Call 522-9005.

Swan Valley Arts Council, PO Box 186, Swan Valley, ID  83449. Our mission is to foster and maintain a high-level of visual and performing arts for the enrichment of the community. Annually, we host a fund raiser, Art in the Park, to benefit our local school. Contact Teresa Nye, 208-313-3174.

Teton Arts Council, PO Box 627, Driggs, Idaho 83422, is a non-profit organization committed to strengthening community and cultural diversity through the arts.
Call 354-4ART or email info@tetonartscouncil.com, or log onto www.tetonartscouncil.com for a list of upcoming classes and events.

Viva La Voce. The Viva La Voce choir has a history of some fifty years. As the Idaho Falls Symphony Chorale, it performed many choral classical master works. Reorganized in 2006 its repertoire has expanded to include lighter fare as well. Our mission is to perform beautiful choral music and enrich educational opportunities in Eastern Idaho. Call 523-6393 or 529-1547.

The Weaving, Spinning and Fiber Arts Guild of Idaho Falls, Inc. meets every Tuesday from 7-9 pm  and the third Monday of the month from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at our Fiber Arts Studio at 482 Constitution, B-14, Idaho Falls.  Weaving, spinning, knitting, rug hooking, needlepunch rug hooking, Russian needlepunch embroidery, needle felting, wet felting, beading, basketry, kumihimo, embellishment and altered couture are the fiber arts being explored by members.  Dues are $20/yr.  Call 522-1337 or 523-7260 or visit their website at www.srfiberarts.org

Willowtree Gallery, 210 Cliff St. Idaho Falls, features a wide variety of original art and sculptures by local and regional artists, a large selection of limited edition prints, posters, and unique books and gifts. Custom framing is available. Call 524-4464.

**see the Membership page to find out the benefits of Membership and to join the Idaho Falls Arts Council

 

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IFAC Administrative Offices
498 A Street
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402
(208) 522-0471


Colonial Theater
450 A. Street
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402

Carr Gallery/Willard Arts Center
450 A. Street
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402