We are 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.
Pocatello Art Center operates with
an all volunteer, elected Board of Directors, meeting monthly, whose members
are artists, patrons and business people from the community. We own our
building in "Old Town" Pocatello and keep it maintained using proceeds from
membership dues, donations and apartment rentals. Our dedicated volunteers give
of their time and talent to provide artists with the opportunity to display and
sell their art. It also gives the community a chance to purchase affordable
original artwork.
Our monthly newsletter
keeps our members informed of activities, classes, and special events. We also
send out a yearly member directory. Membership provides access to our sizable
library of books and VCR tapes available for check-out. All artist-members are
invited to hang their original artwork in the gallery. The displays are changed
frequently throughout the year and there are special art shows; life drawing
sessions with live models; organized outdoor painting sessions and other
activities.
Events--Every spring, Pinehurst
Nursery invites members of the Art Center to bring their easels and to
paint for a day of “Art in the Garden.” Photographers are also
welcome to come to the Nursery on this day and take photos of the beautiful
blossoms.
In May we hold our Annual Judged Show. (We do not call
it a "juried" show because all entries are accepted. They do not have to be
juried in.) All Art Center members are encouraged to enter works of art in this
show.
We organize the Sagebrush
Arts Fest, held on the second weekend in September. There are discounts
on booth fees with membership.
The Art Center also offers a yearly art
retreat at beautiful Camp
Perkins in the Sawtooth Mountains. It is held during September after
the Sagebrush Arts Fest.
We hold an annual
Holiday Show and Sale during the months of November & December,
which provides a place to showcase your work and to see the work of your fellow
artists. This is a good opportunity for art lovers to view and purchase
wonderful holiday gifts.
Links to
their web sites provided by members:
