Art Envelope Showcases Regional Artists
If you have ever wanted to review artwork by area artists in the comfort of your own home then Art Envelope can help. The Art Envelope is an effort to showcase regional artists and their artwork. Artists who live or recreate in this area have a special ability to capture the beauty and special characteristics of this place. Their work is informed by the environment and the dramatic seasonal changes which makes this area so unique. We believe that many people coming to Valley County would like to support our arts community and show authentic regional artwork in their homes. However, it can be difficult to locate artists and view the types of artwork being produced. The Art Envelope provides a series of large format postcards with samples of each artist's work, information about the artist, and phone number and website address. If someone is interested in viewing an artist's portfolio or in commissioning an original piece of art they can contact the artist directly.

The current envelope features samples of work from Jennifer Worsley, Donna Bernstein, Norman Nelson, Linda Corbet, Bobbi Kelly, Tom Stewart, Ward Hooper, Kathy Golden, Sheree Sonfield, Sandmire Studios, and Shannon Fausey. Regional artists are invited to participate in future versions of Art Envelope by contacting the MAHC. Art Envelopes were distributed to interior designers, real estate agents, architects, and builders. If you would like your own Art Envelope please call the MAHC at 315-2617 or send an email to mahc@ctcweb.net.

2008 Garden Party
The 2008 Charlie's Garden Party Art Auction is scheduled for Saturday, July 26.  Tickets are available for $50 at McCall Drug and Mountain Monkey Business.  More


Public Art In McCall
The Arts and Trails Project, a series of five cairn trail markers featuring maps and information about the natural environment, works to help pathgoers orient themselves to the pathway network and provides information about each site. Cairn markers can be found on Warren Wagon Road, behind the old fire station, at the intersection of Spring Mt. and Wooley, at Brown Park, and at the intersection of Deinhard and the bike path. Cairns were created by Boise artist Amy Westover.

Wings Over McCall, by public artist Ward Hooper, pays tribute to McCall's on-going interest in flight. The eagle's wing, early airplane wing, and jet wing work together to form a sundial and represent three eras in flight. We hope this marker indicates the importance of aviation to everyone passing by on Highway 55.

The ArtWalk Project is a unique concept to bring outdoor art to McCall for a temporary display. Sites along a walking corridor in downtown McCall will feature pedestals with unique sculptural pieces by regional artists. Both abstract and representational pieces will decorate the walking tour. Artists’ work will be on view and available for sale at the conclusion of the showing period. This cultural experience will provide important exposure and sales opportunities for regional artists.

Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope 2007 is scheduled for Saturday, June 23 from 10-2 at the corner of Highway 55 and State. We are looking for ideas for arts stations and always need volunteers.