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A mosaic by Morgan Buckert, “Desert Solitaire,” is in the online auction. Artwork courtesy of Wood River Valley Studio Tour
CREATIVITY IS PEACE
Wood River Valley Studio Tour pedals along for sixth year BY DANA DUGAN
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here an artist works may be a very private space, where permission to enter is sparingly given. But, once a year for the past six years visual artists throughout the Wood River Valley have opened up their studios to reveal their secrets, their completed and in-progress artwork. “We feel so proud of the working artists in the Valley and how inspired they are by our landscape,” said Sarah Bird, a Hailey-based artist who has been on the tour for three years, as well as a co-director of the Studio Tour. Artists have also been inspired to spruce up their own studios in anticipation of tour visitors. Bird said there are artist studios in many neighborhoods, “right next door, and each is a different expression of each artist’s vision.” Out of some 200 working artists in the Valley, there are 50 artists who will welcome visitors on the Wood River Valley Studio Tour. The artists rotate— some opt out, new ones are added each year, and some skip a year here and there. “We have a nice turnover,” Bird said. “People come and go. It always seems to work out. This year there are eight new artists on the tour. There are also some plein-air painters who are joining together, since they don’t have their own studios.” Other highlights of the week are the exhibition reception on Friday evening at the Ketchum Conference & Event Center in the Walnut Avenue Mall in Ketchum, and the online mosaic auction. A live tree will be in-
stalled onsite at the Event Center. People may write their own dedications, aspirations and wishes for peace on paper tags provided and attach them to the tree. The theme of the mosaic auction is peace, and the artists may interpret that in any way. While most paint on the 8-inch-by-8inch mosaic tile, some use a variety of mediums, from jewelry and photography, to leather and wood. “The interpretation is very broad and they donate that work to the tour,” Bird said. “The proceeds of the auction benefit the tour, which is our main source of funds. It’s a trim organization. What we’re here to do is collect the artists, give them marketing and exposure, and the artist does the hosting.” Bird said that there is “amazing signage, a map and a website, with clear and easy directions, and it’s all free. No ticket—just pull over when you see signage, and go in. We just try to facilitate that and make it as smooth as possible.” The Studio Tour is also supporting NAMI’s (National Allience on Mental Illness) “Biking for Mental Wellness: A StigmaFree Ride” on Saturday, Aug. 18. Visitors inspired to tour art studios can ride bikes to join NAMI-WRV representatives at 10 a.m. at the three tour outposts—Ketchum Event Center, diVine Wine Bar in Hailey, and 7Fuego in Bellevue, where maps will also be available. There are also mosaics from the 2017 tour displayed and for sale at diVine for half price. tws
Group & Mosaic Project Exhibition Aug. 15–19 11 a.m.–5 p.m. daily, at Ketchum Conference & Event Center Reception with the Artists Friday, Aug. 17 5–8 p.m. Ketchum Conference & Event Center Tour Studios Saturday, Aug. 18 & Sunday, Aug. 19 10 a.m.–5 p.m.