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www.sunvalleycenter.org • 208.726.9491m–f, 9–5, sat in feb & mar 11–5 • 191 fifth street east, Ketchumw–f, noon–5 • 314 s. second ave, hailey sign up online for our e-newsletter • don’t miss another hot date!

Jan–May 2010newsletter

serving the valleyin BothKetchuM & hailey

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Director’s letterdear friends,

this edition of our newsletter truly goes to the heart of what the center is all about. you’ll find diverse

and far-reaching programming, including our project on india, which features events ranging from the color-

ful and dynamic performance and school outreach of ragamala dance to the screening of a hit bollywood

film. plus there are indian cooking and art classes, and many opportunities to learn about this country’s rich

cultural traditions.

you won’t want to miss i spy—our examination of surveillance in the world today. guest speakers and

artwork inspired by those who are watching will indeed provoke conversation and interest—just be careful

who you tell about it!

we are also delighted to be presenting northwest artists draw, an exhibition featuring many regional

artists in a genre that is often overlooked. you will be impressed by the talent and beauty of the exhibition.

we are truly grateful for your support in making the center a part of the wood river valley’s social,

cultural and economic fabric. your financial contributions and patronage of our events enable us to bring the

world to our part of idaho, and we take that responsibility seriously and execute it with great joy.

the center has an abundance of offerings for you over the coming months. i encourage you to read this

newsletter to take advantage of all of the exciting programming, information and fun!

sincerely

bill ryberg, executive director

cover images:

ragamala Dance

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Ketchum nordic night& concert with sol’Jibethu, Feb 4, 5:30–7:30Free concertoutside, on the center’s new home site, across from the po, Ketchum

gather with your family and friends and enjoy a great winter celebration of music, skiing and warm treats. the band sol’Jibe promises a high-energy performance that compels audiences to dance. their inspired sound has been dubbed “world pop” and draws from extensive travels to spain, cuba and central america, where they studied folkloric rhythms and culture. in addition to great music, the evening will include friendly nordic races, a bonfire and warm refreshments for the whole family. the evening is part of an annual week long celebration of nordic skiing and is presented by sun valley center for the arts, sun valley ski educa-tion foundation, the elephant’s perch and blaine county recreation district.

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walk from town or slap on your skis and a headlamp and head down the groomed wood river trail to the center’s lot in Ketchum.

climate/control, an installation by Jan coxFeb 2–15 on the center’s new home site, across from the po, Ketchum

local artist Jan cox will create a bonfire structure out of cast logs of ice. cox studied film at the san francisco art institute and philosophy at reed college. she has participated in a number of exhibitions at ochi gallery in Ketchum and was included in the center’s container show this past summer. this winter cox curates cool, a temporary installation project with five artists who have been invited to create ephemeral work near her house south of bellevue.

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a bunch of reasons (we love skiing, we love to have fun…), but most important of all is that the arts bring us together—especially music! so, when the blaine county recreation district was organizing the first sun valley nordic festival (a week, Jan 30–feb 7, filled with nordic skiing, demonstrations, races, seminars, and activities all culminating with the boulder mountain tour), we were invited and were excited to be a part of it. so during the festival, the center has invited an artist to do an installation (see right), we’ll be lighting up a bonfire, and bringing a band (see above), serve chili, hot cocoa, beer and wine and it’s all to go along with an evening of fun ski races—and snowshoe dancing—in the heart of town.

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many folks in the valley know the center for the big work that we do—the summer concerts, the arts & crafts festival, the lecture series. but those big audience events are only part of the picture. much of our most important and meaningful work is done in classrooms and make-shift auditoriums in local schools. in the last 16 months the center has brought artists, musicians, authors and dancers to every school from carey to Ketchum. we believe, as many of you do, that it is essential for kids to get first-hand interaction with men who play the drums or women who dance their cultures’ histories. we see faces light up when music, beautiful song or the beat of a conga drum turns a school gymnasium into a concert hall. young students, who hear from an author first-hand about how and why s/he does what s/he does, are inspired to be curious thinkers, better readers and more persuasive writers. and when we witness these kids bringing parents in tow to a performance to hear more, learn more, get more, we know that these programs are working.

becoming familiar with and excited by good art, in all its forms, is juice for students’ brains and their spirits. turning kids on to a different way of thinking, feeling or responding to their world is at the core of what the center does, and bringing it to students in their classrooms, free of charge, is one way the center and its supporters exercise their deep commitment to the arts and to this community.

here are a few images from recent school residencies:

• hot 8 brass band at wrhs and woodside elementaryhot 8 visited three schools and performed for 1,050 students in may 2009 (top two photos). the highlight of their residency was a spontaneous two hour jam session with advanced band students at wood river high school.

• christylez bacon with montessori school students at the center chris visited four schools and performed for over 600 students in november 2009 (bottom two photos).

• this winter ragamala music and dance theater will be performing in three schools and conducting master classes with area dance students. visual artist hasan elahi, who is included in i spy, will visit with high school social studies students, and in the spring, sweet plantain is scheduled to meet with the orchestra students as well as perform for three local schools.

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lectures

roxana saberi thu, Jan 7, 7pmchurch of the Big wood, Ketchum$20 / $30 nonmembers

while working as a freelance journalist in tehran in January of 2009, roxana saberi became the center of international atten-tion when she was accused of spying for the united states and sentenced to eight years in jail. she spent 100 days in prison before she was able to appeal her case and was eventually released by president ahmadinejad.

sir salman rushdie as part of the multidisciplinary project outside in: indian art abroad thu, Feb 11, 7pmlimelight room, sun valley$30 / $40 nonmembers

raised in india and pakistan and edu-cated in england, sir salman rushdie is famous for exploring the post-colonial relationships between eastern and western cultures in his fantastic novels. rushdie is one of the most celebrated and controversial authors and critics of our time. his novel the satanic verses provoked a fatwa (religious edict) by ayatollah Khomeini calling for his death, as a result of which he spent nearly a decade “underground,” seldom appear-ing in public. his other books include the moor’s last sigh, midnight’s children and the enchantress of florence. a lead-ing proponent for free speech, rushdie was knighted by the british government in 2007 for “services to literature.”

lecture sponsorsmartine and dan drackett —wodecroft foundation Judith and richard smooke

donna shalalaMon, Mar 22, 7pmchurch of the Big wood, Ketchum$20 / $30 nonmembers

from 1993 to 2000, donna shalala served as president clinton’s secretary of health and human services—the longest serving hhs secretary in u.s. history. in 2008, president bush presented her with the presidential medal of freedom, the nation’s highest civilian award. she served as co-chair of the commission on care for wounded warriors and is currently president of the university of miami as well as a leading voice in the current health care debate.

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i sPy lecturesFrederick lane iii as part of the multidisciplinary project i spy: surveillance and securitywed, Mar 10, 7pmnexstage theatre, Ketchum$10 / $15 nonmembers

from social networking and government surveillance to sexting and cyberporn, attorney and technology expert frederick lane takes a hard look at the rapidly evolving world of computers, privacy and free speech. the author of five books, lane is a frequent guest on national tele-vision programs and a popular lecturer at universities and organizations across the country.

John lehmanon the role of surveillance in national securityas part of the multidisciplinary project i spy: surveillance and securitythu, apr 1, 7pmthe center, Ketchum$10 / $15 nonmembers

John lehman is currently chairman of J.f. lehman & company, a private equity investment firm. during the reagan administration, lehman served for six years as secretary of the navy. he was president of abington corporation between 1977 and 1981 and served 25 years in the naval reserve. lehman was

a staff member to dr. henry Kissinger on the national security council, as delegate to the force reductions negotiations in vienna and as deputy director of the u.s. arms control and disarmament agency. dr. lehman served as a member of the 9/11 commission. he is also an advisory board member of the partnership for a secure america, a non profit dedicated to recreating the bipartisan center in ameri-can national security and foreign policy.

the center has invited dr. lehman to share his perspective on the importance of security and the role that surveillance plays in the post 9/11 world.

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ragamala dance theater *as part of the multidisciplinary project outside in: indian art abroadFri, Jan 15, 7:30pmcommunity campus, hailey $25 / $35 nonmembers $10 kids 18 and under

ragamala music and dance theater provides a bridge between cultures both ancient and modern. rooted in bharatanatyam, a classical dance form from southern india, ragamala blends dance, music and poetry. old forms are used in new ways to retain the past, enhance the present and inspire the future. striving to push bharatanatyam beyond the boundaries of cultural speci-ficity while maintaining its authenticity, ragamala has crafted a new intercul-tural dance framework that is uniquely contemporary. “ragamala astounds audiences with works that expand one's perception of dance, cross-cultural collaboration, and spiritual meaning.” —minneapolis star tribuneragamala will also be doing a school residency and master classes in the wood river valley.

hot club of san Francisco *sat, Jan 23, 7:30pmchurch of the Big wood, Ketchum$20 / $30 nonmembers

the hot club of san francisco plays the gypsy jazz music of guitarist django reinhardt and violinist stepháne grap-pelli and the original hot club de france. this unique jazz form recalls paris in the 1930s and offers a swinging beat with a sweet melody. an all-acoustic string ensemble of violin, bass and guitars, the hot club of san francisco performs traditional jazz, swing, bebop, blues, cajun, bossa nova, gypsy and original compositions spanning many decades. an evening with the hot club of san francisco offers a night of unforgettable music. their performance will feature their “silent surrealism” program, a series of four black and white short films from the 1930s with musical accompaniment.

sol’Jibe as part of the sun valley nordic Festivalthu, Feb 4, 5:30pmFree, outdoors across from the Ketchum posee inside front cover for details.

blending american roots, world beat and latin rhythms into an inspired sound that has been dubbed “world pop,” sol'Jibe creates a high-energy performance that gives its audiences an irresistible desire to dance. their eclectic sound draws from extensive travels to spain, cuba and central america, where they studied folkloric rhythms and culture.

sweet plantain *Fri, Mar 26, 7:30pmchurch of the Big wood, Ketchum$20 members / $30 nonmembers

sweet plantain is a string quartet that specializes in genre-blurring, original compositions and arrangements as well as contemporary works by latin ameri-can composers. its unique style fuses latin, classical, jazz and improvisa-tional forms. the group’s mission is to give voice to a contemporary, urban, latino sound, and much of the group’s repertoire is rooted in improvisation. sweet plantain weaves in improvisation by arranging existing pieces and writing original compositions that contain im-provised sections. the group also makes use of extended percussive techniques to showcase the rhythmic vitality character-istic of latin music. sweet plantain will also be doing a school residency in the wood river valley.

performance sponsors: barbara and tod hamachekcarol scheifele holmes and ben holmesu.s. bank

with catherine russell sat, Feb 20, 7:30pm, nexstage theatre, Ketchumtable for two $75 (includes a bottle of wine or champagne)table for Four $150 (includes a bottle of wine or champagne)individual ticket $38 (includes a ticket for one drink)

catherine russell is that rarest of entities—a genuine jazz and blues singer who can sing virtually anything. she launches fearlessly into each tune, getting inside the melody and capturing every emotion. whether she's shimmying through a barrelhouse stomper, channeling ‘50s r & b, dragging her weary heart through a torchy juke joint number, or kicking up her heels honky tonk style, russell can withstand comparison to her greatest forebears.

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as a special treat, we’ll set up the theater cabaret style and give you the option of reserved table seating. get a table and a bottle of bubbly and join us for a new york night! food and drink will be available for all patrons.

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* 2009/2010 winter performance series is sponsored by gail and Jack thornton. tickets can be purchased any time on our website, www.sunvalleycenter.org.

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gay Bawa odmark: reinventing indian traditionsthrough apr 2

longtime wood river valley resident gay Bawa odmark was born in lahore and spent part of her childhood in calcutta before her family left india at the height of the violence that followed that country’s partition. she has spent her life moving between the united Kingdom, the united states and india. a highly accomplished photographer, painter and printmaker, she creates work that draws on her memories and experience of india as well as her studies of hindu mythology and indian history. these delicate works reflect the influence of india on odmark’s artistic practice at the same time that they are uniquely personal artworks.

special evening artist talkthu, Mar 4, 5:30pmFreeenjoy a glass of wine while you tour the exhibition with the artist.

this project has been generously supported by

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outside in: indian art abroadthrough Feb 20

in the past decade, india has occupied an increasingly important place in the american imagination. the boom in the indian economy, its role as a global leader in technology, controversy surrounding u.s. outsourcing to india and the complex political relationship between india and pakistan have all given the nation a prominent role in u.s. newspa-pers and newscasts. simultaneously, india’s literature, films and visual arts have enjoyed ever-growing popularity among audiences around the world.

this multidisciplinary project explores the arts of india through the lens of indian artists, writers and filmmakers living and working outside india. the project focuses on the intersection between indian and western traditions within the lives of the members of the south asian diaspora—the cultural clashes as well as the syntheses that occur when one moves between traditions and geographies. what does it mean to be indian when living outside india?

participating artists:sutapa Biswasgauri gillBaseera Khanannu palakunnathu Matthew

the exhibition also features a small exhibition organized by the pacific asia museum in pasadena exploring the role of the hindu god ganesha, the remover of obstacles, in contemporary indian society. artworks range from centuries-old sculptures to contemporary photographs and a video made at a festival honoring the god.

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mul.ti.dis.ci.pli.nar.y \mùltee díssipli nèrree\ adj.1: an in depth exploration of an idea or theme through a variety of artistic disciplines 2: a hallmark of the sun valley center’s programs that allows our audience to consider an idea or theme from multiple perspectives including film, dance—music, paint-ing, sculpture, video, literature, lectures, and hands-on classes and activities 3: a way to enhance learning, to stimulate the imagination, to encourage dialogue.

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gallery events

special evening exhibition toursthu, Jan 14 and thu, Feb 18, 5:30pmthe center, KetchumFreeenjoy a glass of wine while you tour outside in with the center’s curators and docents.

Free exhibition tourstue, Feb 9 at 2pm and by arrangementthe center, Ketchumtrained docents offer new insight into the artwork on display in free tours of our exhibitions.

gallery walkFri, Feb 12, 5–8pmthe center, KetchumFreeJoin us for drinks and appetizers as you view the exhibition.

classes, FilMs, lectures & perForMances

Meditation, yoga and ayurvedic healing with ryan redman and tona leisethFri, Jan 8, 12–1pmthe center, KetchumFreebring your lunch and learn about indian healing traditions from local practitio-ners. both have done in-depth training in the united states and india and have active practices in the valley. find out the hows, whats and whys of these traditions—and enjoy brief demos during your lunch break.

teen workshop: the art and history of the henna tattoo sat, Jan 9, 10am–1pmsee the classes section for details.

ragamala dance performanceFri, Jan 15, 7:30pmsee the performing arts section for details.

indian cooking: perfecting the curry with gay Bawa odmarksun, Jan 24, 3:30–8pmsee the classes section for details.

Bollywood Film nightthu, Jan 28, 6pmliberty theatre, hailey$5 members / $8 nonmembersone of the biggest bollywood hits of all time, dilwale dulhania le Jayenge (the lover will take the bride) is also the lon-gest running film in the history of indian cinema. it tells the story of a romance between raj malhotra and simran Kaur, both second generation indians living in england. simran’s arranged marriage plans are put in turmoil when she falls in love with raj on a trip to europe with friends. the film’s soundtrack is wildly popular, as are its scenes of lavish indian wedding preparations. drinks and appe-tizers will be available for purchase.

Family daysat, Jan 30, 3–5pmsee the classes section for details.

salman rushdie lecturethu, Feb 11, 7pmsee the lectures section for details.

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i spy: surveillance and securityfeb 26–apr 30

the u.s. government has formally been in the surveillance business for at least a century (the fbi was founded in 1908). september 11, 2001 changed the tone and nature of that business as the country’s long-held assumption of safety was threatened. the u.s. gov-ernment now has unprecedented access into our private lives. whether we are stopped at a red light, checking out a book at the library or talking on the phone, we know the government might be tracking us, either passively or actively. when we withdraw money from an atm or shop for groceries, we are on camera.

the flip side of surveillance, of course, is security. surveillance cameras play an increasingly significant role in solving crimes. and since 2001 the government has told us that increased surveillance is necessary to guarantee our safety. patriotism in the united states has long been linked to our nation’s strong civil liberties, but some of those liber-ties may be compromised to ensure our collective safety. some believe that protection of those liberties should no longer be so fiercely held, arguing if you’re not doing anything wrong, why do you care if the government is listening and watching?

how has the increased governmental and corporate intrusion into our lives shaped our assumptions about what is private and what is public? how has it changed our behavior? what effect has the internet had on our feelings about surveillance? does the boom in social networking sites like facebook signal that privacy is a thing of the past? are we really more secure now than we were 10 years ago? this multidisciplinary project will explore these questions in an effort to get audiences talking and thinking about the role surveillance plays in their own lives and communities.

participating artists:deborah aschheimtrevor paglenpaul shambroom hasan elahi

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the center galleries are always free and open to the public!center gallery hours: M–F 9am–5pm, sat in Feb & Mar 11–5hailey gallery hours: w–F noon–5pm

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opening celebration for i spy: surveillance and securityFri, Feb 26, 5:30–7pmthe center, KetchumFreeJoin us for drinks and appetizers as we celebrate the opening of i spy. artists deborah aschheim and hasan elahi will each give short talks about their work beginning at 6pm.

gallery walkFri, Mar 5, 5–8pmthe center, KetchumFreeJoin us for drinks and appetizers as you view the exhibition.

Free exhibition tourstue, Mar 9, 2pm and by arrangementthe center, Ketchumtrained docents offer new insight into the artwork on display in free tours of our exhibitions.

special evening exhibition toursthu, Mar 11 and thu, apr 8, 5:30pmthe center, KetchumFreeenjoy a glass of wine while you tour i spy with the center’s curators and docents.

lectures & classes

lecture by Frederick lane iiiwed, Mar 10, 7pmsee the lectures section for details.

lecture by John lehmanthu, apr 1, 7pmsee the lectures section for details.

Family daysat, apr 24, 3–5pmsee the classes section for details.

Mission the mission of the sun valley center for the arts is to stimulate and provoke the imagination while opening hearts and minds through diverse arts programs.

sun valley center programs are supported by the engl trust, the idaho commis-sion on the arts, the national endowments for the arts and humanities, private foundations, proceeds from the sun valley center for the arts wine auction, grants, donations and your membership dues.

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adult classes

the Basics of watercolorwith susan perinMon–Fri, Jan 11–15, 10am–4pmthe center, hailey$190 members / $240 nonmembers$30 supply feeregistration deadline: tue, Jan 5with just a few colors you can create glo-rious watercolors, both realistic and ab-stract. explore and understand the color wheel—hue, value, and intensity—with your brush. learn to lay a wash and use wet on wet and glaze techniques. we’ll draw inspiration from our imagination and favorite photos. we will work in the studio on a still life with color, shadows, and reflected light. the week concludes with a critique.

indian cooking: perfecting the currywith gay Bawa odmarksun, Jan 24, 3:30pmgay Bawa odmark’s home$95 members / $145 nonmembersregistration deadline: Mon, Jan 11bring india to your home with this intro-ductory class to indian cuisine. if you’ve been wanting to try making indian cur-ries for the first time, this is the class for you! students are asked to bring a knife, cutting board and beverage.

italic lettering and handmade Books withwendy watson diedrickMon–Fri, Feb 1–5, 2–5pmthe center, hailey$165 members / $215 nonmembersregistration deadline: Fri, Jan 15create a decorative handmade book using your own italic letters! this class will begin with an introduction to the art of italic calligraphy. beginning with a monoline letterform, students will learn structure and stroke sequence. advancing to the edged pen, participants will then experience the characteristic thick and thin style of italic lettering.

in addition, participants will create a decorative handmade book using color-ful, painted paste papers that they will design. learn about paper grain, folding, tearing, cutting, page layout and design, and sewn and glued bindings. students can write simple quotations in their books using their italic letterforms or add other embellishments. the completed book could be a memorable gift or a valued personal keepsake.

ADult & FAMily clAsses

on the website, see photos of recent classes, workshops and school visits!registration available online. also, please visit our websitewww.sunvalleycenter.org for extended class descriptions, information on instructors, and class supply lists. to register in person for a class, stop by or call the center in Ketchum, 208.726.9491 ex 10.

class details teaching assistantsand scholarshipsscholarships are available for all center classes and are based on financial need. applications are available on our website. students may also inquire about becoming teaching assistants in exchange for a discount on tuition.

registration, refundand credit policyfor all classes a 90% refund is given upon withdrawal prior to the registration deadline. no credits or refunds will be given after the registration deadline. if a class is canceled, students are issued a full refund.

Materialsplease note that is the responsibility of the students to know their own sensitivi-ties to the materials that may be used in any of the classes. all adult classes require students to bring their own sup-plies. students can obtain a supply list at the time of registration or through our website. some supply fees may apply.

college creditcollege credit is available for most classes through the college of southern idaho. inquire about college credit when registering. an additional fee is charged for college credit and is payable directly to the college of southern idaho.

printmaking without a press: polyester plate lithography with sandy Marosticatue–wed, Feb 9 & 10, 10–4pmthe center, hailey$100 members / $150 nonmembers$20 supply feeregistration deadline: tue, Jan 26 polyester plate lithography was devel-oped to answer the need for a less toxic printing technique. the polyester plate material is approximately the weight of cardstock paper and is porous. images can be created on the plate through numerous means—litho crayons, sharpie pens, ink washes or a laser-jet printer. hand-applied pressure transfers ink from the plate to the paper, eliminating the need for a printing press. this workshop will explore the methods of creating and printing the imaged plates.

the art and craft of photography with dev KhalsaFri–sun, March 5–7Fri & sat, 9am–5pm and sun, 10am–5pmthe center, hailey$145 members / $195 nonmembers$15 supply feeregistration deadline: Fri, Feb 19this digital workshop will take you from the basics of exposure, manipulation of depth of field and shutter speed to the ultimate goal of creating compelling photographs with your digital camera. we will focus not only on the technical aspects of photography, but also take the time to look more closely at our sur-roundings and to translate light into new and interesting images. the instructor will cover all the necessary ingredients for making great photographs—metering, iso, lens choice and composition—while strengthening your individual skills. by the end of the workshop, you will be able to control how motion and depth of field affect your photographs and know how to use your camera in manual mode. this workshop will inform, inspire and challenge you to make interesting images in your everyday surroundings. all students are required to have a slr digital camera.

introduction to pastelswith irene lesterMon–Fri, apr 26–30, 9am–3pmthe center, hailey$275 members / $325 nonmembersregistration deadline: Mon, apr 12pastels are a wonderful and versatile medium. they can be an effective bridge between drawing and painting. in this class students will learn to achieve direct, brilliant and spontaneous paintings with soft pastels. discover how to layer, blend and use different types of pastels on various surfaces.

irene earned a teaching degree from chico state college and currently resides in california. she is a signature member of the northwest pastel society.

drawing theme study—tea cups, trees and Faces with Mitsuru Brandonweds, May 5–26, 5:30–8:30pmthe center, hailey$90 members / $140 nonmembersregistration deadline: wed, apr 21 this class will emphasize pictorial composition, style and color drawing techniques. advanced drawing students will experiment with the proper applica-tion of advanced linear perspective, the depiction of complicated shapes and figures and the ability to convey emo-tion through drawing elements such as composition, color application and line distortion. by the end of the class, stu-dents will have created a body of work in both black and white and color that demonstrates an understanding of design principles and color theory. they will be able to demonstrate critical analysis, both visually and verbally, and make drawings that explore specific aspects of style and process.

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Vicki Fish artwork

in this newsletter, please look for the Jpc (Junior patrons circle) logo for programs and events that are recommended for Jpc members and their friends. additional infor-mation will be sent via email to Jpc members and anyone who wants to be kept informed of where the Jpc will be gathering to have fun, learn and expand awareness of the arts.

the Junior patrons circle is a mem-bership club and volunteer group of young(ish) adults dedicated to fur-thering the goals of the sun valley center. by informing other young adults and their families about the center and hosting events and activities for them, the Junior patrons circle seeks to involve the next generation in its programs and develop future volunteer leaders for the arts in our community. to learn more or to join contact sally boettger, director of development, at 208.726.9491 x 20.

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one night worKshops

come to these one evening classes to stretch your creative wings and integrate more art into your life! these classes are designed as introductions and all are welcome. call in advance to guarantee a space.

social networking series—in two parts! with abbey christensenthu, 5:30–7:30pm the center, hailey$25 members / $50 nonmembers (individual workshops)$40 members / $90 nonmembers (both workshops)

apr 22—exploring the world of Facebook

apr 29—to tweet or not to tweet, that is the Question

millions of people use facebook and twitter every day to keep up with friends, upload an unlimited number of photos, share links and videos, and learn more about the people they meet. Join abbey christensen for an introductory exploration into the fascinating yet often overwhelming world of facebook and twitter.

FaMily days

family days are designed to allow par-ents and kids to do art projects together. projects are inspired by the center’s current exhibition. all ages are welcome, and many activities require parents to be hands-on assistants to their children. family days are free drop-in activities on selected weekend afternoons from3 to 5 pm—no registration necessary.

outside in: indian art abroadwith Kulwant Kaursat, Jan 30, 3–5pmthe center, KetchumFreevisit the center in Ketchum and explore the vibrant arts of india. families will have an opportunity to tour the exhibi-tion while also participating in a number of indian-inspired activities such as sari tying, dance, traditional storytelling and printmaking.

i spy: surveillance and securitysat, apr 24, 3–5pmthe center, KetchumFreeJoin us as we discover the exhibition i spy. parents and children will have an opportunity to look at the exhibition, which explores today’s world of security and surveillance. with the help of their parents, children will be able to create a periscope of their own design. looking over the fence or out the nearest window never seemed so easy!

teen worKshops

teen workshops are co-sponsored by yaK! and are designed to be fun, creative, educational activities just for teens. please call 726.9491 in advance to guarantee your spot.

the art and history of the henna tattoo with sonali shivdasanisat, Jan 9, 10am–1pmthe center, hailey$10, pre-registration required this class will cover the traditional art of meh’ndi from beginning to end. students will be introduced to the history and traditions of this art form while also learning tattoo safety, basic mixing and application techniques, color, longevity, traditional/modern designs and henna aftercare and storage. students will have the opportunity to practice on them-selves or on a partner in the class. henna tattoos are temporary and last from one to three weeks. parental permission is required.

video productionwith Mark oliversat & sun, apr 24 & 25, 10am–4pmthe center, hailey$15, pre-registration required this two-day intensive workshop will cover the basic aspects of video produc-tion including the importance of visual storytelling, editing and sound design. participants will develop simple script ideas and, while moving into the basics of shooting, will learn the correct way to care for and use cameras and the importance of working as a team to conceptualize and produce a film.

Blogging intensivewith Fara warnerthu–sat, May 6–8thu & Fri, 5–8pm and sat, 10–4pmthe center, hailey$100 members / $150 nonmembersregistration deadline: thu, apr 22for many people, blogging is an intrigu-ing mystery—something that other people do. in this three-day introductory course, participants will explore the blog-ging, or self-publishing, phenomenon. participants will visit a variety of blogs, including political, travel and parent-ing blogs. they will create a blog, find their blog “voice,” and devise a weekly blog writing plan. practical skills include creating a blog using free internet-based tools; adding links, photos and video; and taking advantage of social media tools such as twitter and facebook to drive readers to blogs. participants will contribute to a workshop blog designed to help students reach each other’s blogs and see how blog aggregation works. participants will finish the course with a blog that includes at least three postings, a blog writing plan and tools to drive readers (and potential advertisers) to their blogs.

Mixed Media / collage classwith vicki Fishthu–sat, May 13–15, 10–5pmthe center, hailey$230 members / $280 nonmembers$20 supply feeregistration deadline: thu, apr 29think outside the box while making art inside a box! working with a wide range of traditional and alternative materials, this class will teach you how to transform ordinary objects into something rare and remarkable as you explore the use of the box to make art. through demonstra-tions and hands-on projects, we’ll work with assemblage, collage and altered images and learn methods of selection, integration and assembly inherent to this limitless range of materials.

Kids classes

spring is in the air (a spring Break class)with diana sharplessMon–Fri, Mar 15–19 9am–12pm (grades 1–3)2pm–5pm (grades 4–5)the center, hailey$50 members / $65 nonmembersregistration deadline: Mon, Mar 1Join diana sharpless for a week as she explores the changing of the seasons. young artists will focus on creative activities that include a variety of visual art making techniques including drawing, painting, textiles and collage. students will also incorporate the worlds of music making, dance and storytelling into their work. each participant will learn the fundamentals of art while also exploring their surrounding environments.

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northwest artists drawMay 7–Jul 3

drawing has long been viewed as a secondary art form. in the past artists often limited their drawings to studies or sketches made in preparation for paintings. for painters, drawing was a kind of practice—a way to work out ideas and skills without committing paint to canvas.

recently, though, artists have begun to re-evaluate drawing as an artistic medium, making drawings that are unique artworks in and of themselves. this exhibition features drawings made by artists living and working in the northwest, where a return to drawing seems to be particularly prevalent. also included are works by helen loggie (1895–1976), for whom drawing was a vital artistic medium throughout her career. all the artists in the exhibition share an aesthetic common in the northwest that is rooted in craft and in the importance of creating handmade objects. most are in some way engaged with depicting the natural world. many of us who live in the northwest share a sense that nature has a significance in our daily lives it might not if we lived elsewhere. the drawings in this exhibition reflect that notion.

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nate galpin and Jen galpin-Mikesh: works on paperapr 30–Jun 25

Jen galpin-mikesh and nate galpin have been making art in the wood river valley for almost 10 years. Jen galpin-mikesh is a master printer who works with artists to make etchings, woodcuts and monotypes in her hailey studio. she is also an accomplished artist in her own right for whom drawing is an essential part of her artistic practice. whether prints or drawings, her works on paper often feature imagery inspired by the beauty of the natural world. conceptual artist nate galpin creates 2- and 3-dimensional art works in a variety of media ranging from photography to metal. drawing, however, is an integral part of his artistic process. this exhibition features a series of drawings that combine ink and paper with gravity and centrifugal force to create lyrical abstract images.

special eveninggallery toursthu, May 20 and thu, Jun 24, 5:30pmthe center, KetchumFreeenjoy a glass of wine while you tour northwest artists draw with the center’s curators and docents.

gallery walkssat, May 29 and Fri, Jul 2, 5–8pmthe center, KetchumFreeJoin us for drinks and appetizers as you view northwest artists draw.

Free exhibition tourstue, Jun 15, 2pm and by arrangementthe center, Ketchumtrained docents offer new insight into the artwork on display in free tours of our exhibitions.

opening celebration Fri, apr 30, 5:30–7pmthe center, haileyFreeJoin us for drinks and appetizers as we celebrate the opening of nate galpin and Jen galpin-mikesh: works on paper. the artists will speak about their work at 6pm.

images top to bottom, left to right:

cat clifford, tug with Barge, �00�,

courtesy of the artist and Howard House

contemporary Art, seattle

Helen loggie, Mt. rainier from Fairy

Pool, �94�, collection of Western Gallery,

Western Washington university, Gift of

robert D. Frazier, �99�.�.0�

eben Goff, Mine Pigment Drawing #�

(Pilot Butte), �00�, private collection

Jen Galpin-Mikesh, tulip, �009,

courtesy of the artist

participating artists:cat cliffordeben goffhelen loggie d. e. May