Matt Duffin's encaustic paintings use primarily black and white tones with selected pops of color to bring attention to his irreverent subjects. Employing simplicity within the imagery allows the painstaking qualities of his methodology to shine. Encaustic works are made using wax to which pigment has been added. The wax is heated, applied to a prepared wood surface, and shaped using special brushes and tools. To achieve this level of detail requires exactitude and skill. Considering the rigorous amount of time it takes to complete each piece, it is no surprise that Duffin's themes tend to explore nostalgia, solitude and irony.
Paul Béliveau’s Morandi is inspired by the often pastel-toned works of Italian painter Giorgio Morandi. While Béliveau has treated book spines as subject matter before, in the Morandi series the books themselves, rather than the text that decorates their covers, are treated as the aesthetic quality. Outside reference to author, subject, and image is missing and instead, Béliveau revels in the shape and volume of the books responding and building upon each other as a methodical convergence of color and form.
Intertwined: Weaving in Community examines traditional weaving as a platform for social practice and activism. The exhibition features artwork by Portland-based artist Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos), Los Angeles-based artist Tanya Aguiñiga, and AMBOS (Art Made Between Opposite Sides), a collective Aguiñiga founded in 2016. The exhibition also includes a community-based artwork emerging from workshops AMBOS is conducting in the Wood River Valley in April. Visitors to the Museum are invited to contribute to the artwork as it grows over the course of the exhibition.
Los Angeles-based artists Tanya Aguiñiga and Natalie M. Godinez of AMBOS will teach various shibori dye techniques. Shibori, a traditional Japanese form of dying, allows makers to create beautiful and intricate patterns on fabric. With guidance from the artists, participants will leave the workshop with a shibori wool scarf of their own design. About AMBOS (Art Made Between Opposite Sides) A femme-led binational artist collaborative that works along the U.S./Mexico border to build migrant support systems through craft, care, and mutual aid to advance pro-migrant narratives. Co-presented by SVMoA and The Alliance of Idaho. Part of SVMoA’s exhibition Intertwined: Weaving in Community.
Ketchum Remote Collective aims to bridge the intangible gap between the Wood River Valley’s physical community and the remote workplace for many of its residents. Come meet and spend part of your week working alongside other remote workers. Drop in Fridays between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. to The Community Library's Lecture Hall.
SVMoA members are invited to join artists Sara Siestreem, Tanya Aguiñiga and Natalie Godinez for a walkthrough of Intertwined: Weaving in Community at 5pm, followed by an opening celebration. Refreshments will be served. Intertwined: Weaving in Community examines traditional weaving as a platform for social practice and activism. The exhibition features artwork by Portland-based artist Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos), Los Angeles-based artist Tanya Aguiñiga, and AMBOS (Art Made Between Opposite Sides), a collective Aguiñiga founded in 2016. The exhibition also includes a community-based artwork emerging from workshops AMBOS is conducting in the Wood River Valley in April. Visitors to the Museum are invited to contribute to the artwork as it grows over the course of the exhibition. FREE for SVMoA Members! Pre-registration required.
Throughout the year, The Limelight Lounge is the place to be in Ketchum for live local music. It's the perfect way to unwind after a day on the mountain. Order a beer and a few apps (or go all out with dinner from our menu), and enjoy some of the best local talent in an intimate setting. Live music schedule: April: Fri 5th- Mark Mueller Sat 6th-Travis McDaniel Fri 12th- Aaron Golay Sat 13th- Bryan Speth Fri 19th- Kevin Ware Sat 20th-Yerba Dave & the Travelers Fri 26th- Johnny Pisano Sat 27th- Doublewide May Fri 3rd- Mark Mueller Sat 4th- Travis McDaniel Fri 10th- Aaron Golay Sat 11th- Aaron Golay Fri 17th- Ashley Rose Sat 18th- Doublewide Fri 24th- Kevin Ware Sat 25th- Ellie Mae Fri 31st- Adam Williams
LED is a group of artists, directors, designers, and producers who make art. LED weaves movement, original musical compositions, and elements of film into stories that push the boundaries of what an artistic encounter can look and feel like. Based in Boise, they aim to uplift their community, and far beyond, by creating meaningful experiences for all that spark curiosity and wonder. Kid Lightning tells the story of a group of talented contestants on a popular game show. Set within a 1970s stylized world, these individuals push their limits to claim fame and enter the intoxicating arena of celebrity, only to discover that it was more than they bargained for.
Break out the bell bottoms and sequins we're taking it back to the 70's with a proper disco party! Costumes highly encouraged, but not required. Friday April 5th 9pm-Late. 21+ No Cover
