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Arts, Galleries

Stone Art Gallery

Stone Art Gallery, a distinctive new gallery in Ketchum exhibits lapidary art, sculptures and wall pieces crafted from rare marble, stone, and precious gems sourced from around the world. The gallery has an impressive collection of hand carved tables, resplendent gem stone art and crystal geodes of rare size and exceptional quality. The works of art, each unique in their design, enhance the natural qualities of the stones, crystals and gems. Precious gems and stones have been known for centuries to possess chemical properties that have been used for healing, cleansing and emotional well-being. Stone Art Gallery, located in the Walnut Avenue Mall in Ketchum features artists from all over the world, along with artist and owner, Jeff Homchick’s own artwork. Homchick creates beautiful “stone paintings” by showcasing the innate beauty of this medium as natural scenes are replicated in stone and gems.

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Arts, Galleries

Saddletree Gallery

Visit Saddletree Gallery near Town Square Tavern and Broschofsky Galleries in The Courtyard, directly across from Town Square. Saddletree Gallery is all things art and IdahoWe feature artists and art from Idaho and the Wood River Valley. Whether the White Clouds and Sawtooths or images of Baldy and posters of Sun Valley, we have great looking art to fill your walls. Posters, photographs, prints and original works featuring fish, wildlife, horses, mountain scenes, Ketchum and Sun Valley will remind you of the great times in the Wood River Valley and beyond.

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Tourism

Ernest Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway held an abiding affection for central Idaho from his first visit to Sun Valley in 1939 until his death in his final home along the Big Wood River in the Sun Valley, Idaho area in 1961. There are numerous Read Cowboys & Indians insightful article about Hemingway’s ties to Idaho here. Things To Do: Pay your respects at the Hemingway Memorial (1.5 miles east of the Sun Valley Lodge), at the Ketchum Cemetery (1026 N Main Street) or by visiting his favorite haunts (click here for a map). Visit the Wood River Museum of History and Culture (208-726-8118) Hemingway fans, historians, and researchers will enjoy the dedicated Hemingway exhibit:  A Writer in New Country: Hemingway in 1939. For a full immersive audio narrated walking tour experience, check out the Community Library’s Hemingway tour. Check out the “Guide to Hemingway in Idaho” brochure with map of “Hemingway” locations, virtual Hemingway experiences, and recommended reading. Discover all of Ernest Hemingway’s historical ties to the area with our blog: A Guide to Ernest Hemingway’s Sun Valley Legacy Fans should make sure to attend the Ernest Hemingway Seminar hosted by The Community Library in Ketchum every September. Details can be found HERE. …