Ketchum’s Gallery Walk nights are a wonderful combination of
aesthetic experience, social gathering and a warm, pleasant walk through town. We live in
a unique place in that we can enjoy exquisite art in a small town environment—a sort
of Carmel by the mountains.
On Friday Aug. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m., the art galleries of Ketchum will open
their doors for the third gallery walk of the season.
Within the wide range of styles and media on display will be mysterious
oil on canvas landscapes by Ann Kobdish at Jan Wilson, solemn "window"
photographs that have a very pensive quality by Bing Wright at Ochi Gallery, and Theodore
Villa’s vibrant paintings of Native American artifacts at Broschofsky Galleries.
Zantman Art Galleries, a new gallery in town, will offer its first solo
exhibition of nationally renowned sculptor and painter, Norman Foster. Another gallery
that has not traditionally been open during gallery walk, Davis Gallery, will open for a
show of Gay Bawa Odmark’s monoprint works and Maria Leuchi’s one-of-a-kind bags.
As a final enticement, be aware that at almost every step along the way
one can find fine wines and delicious hors d’oeuvres being offered by the galleries.
From goat cheese and Greek olives to Silverado Chardonnay, one is bound to find something
to soothe the soul.
The following galleries are members of the Sun Valley Gallery Association:
ANAM CARA
140 Sun Valley Rd.
Presenting the fine art photography of Boise artist Kyle
Yost—reflective, emotional, sensitive. The exhibit runs through Sept. 9th.
ANNE REED GALLERY
Walnut Avenue Mall, 620 Sun Valley Rd.
"Summer Reading" is an impressive curated exhibition of
paintings, sculpture, photographs referencing text and books, proving content is indeed
important.
BROSCHOFSKY GALLERIES
Sixth Street and Leadville Avenue.
19th and 20th century fine art of the West. Featuring new works by
Theodore Villa—vibrant paintings of Native American artifacts. 726-4950.
STEVE EICH ANTIQUES
431 Walnut Ave.
Rare, early Western antiques and American Indian artifacts in one of
Ketchum’s oldest cabins. Antique Navajo rugs and blankets, furniture, folk art,
jewelry, basketry, pottery.
FRIESEN GALLERY
Sun Valley Rd. and First Ave.
Valentina DuBasky, "Through Bending Trees." Paintings
exquisitely balanced between contemporary and ancient sensibilities. DuBasky’s
surfaces are poetic and intelligent. This one person exhibit is not to be missed.
GAIL SEVERN GALLERY
First Ave. and Fourth St.
James Cook’s landscapes; Luis Gonzalez Palma’s photographs;
sculpture fountains, benches by Bruce Beasley, David Secrest, Julie Spiedel, Mark Stasz;
Michael Gregory’s tulips and silos.
GALLERY OSCAR
291 First Ave. N.
Welcomes back soft pastelist Dawn Emerson of Bend, Ore. In addition to
her exciting images of the aristocrats of the mustangs, the Kieger Band, she has added a
body of work of human representational pieces.
KINNEBREW STUDIOS L.L.C.
Walnut Ave. Mall, 620 Sun Valley Rd.
Featured in the gallery are exciting new bronze sculptures. The
garden, south of Ketchum, displays over 25 sculptures for gardens and landscape design.
KNEELAND GALLERY
271 First Ave. N.
"Defining Idaho." Meticulously executed pastels of Silver
Creek and the surrounding area by James Palmersheim and rolling Idaho hills in alkyd on
canvas by Carl Rowe. Christina Healy will also be presenting her new jewelry collection.
PAGE’S GALLERY
511 Leadville Ave.
Dance to the beat of another drum—Qilauit. Inuit sculptures of
stone, bone and antler ceremonial dancing, 6- 9 p.m. Open Mon.—Sat. 11:30 a.m.- 9:30
p.m.
SAGEBRUSH GALLERY
Main Street and Second Street.
An eclectic array of one-of-a-kind handmade furniture by artists of
the West. Also featuring original works by Will Caldwell, Mary Roberson, Debbie Edgers
Sturges, Carla Palmes and Dave LaMure Jr.
STEVE SNYDER GALLERY & STUDIO
New location below Perry’s
The gallery features the riveting black and white photography of Steve
Snyder.
SUN VALLEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
191 Fifth St.
The exhibition features art by four artists who traveled to the
western United States to document its land and cultures: Father Nicholas Point, George
Catlin, Thomas Moran and contemporary painter, Tony Foster.
Although not members of the Sun Valley Gallery
Association, these galleries and shops also display artwork for the gallery walk:
AFRICAN FINE ARTS
400 Sun Valley Rd.
The gallery will be exhibiting art that was purchased on
Derrick’s last trip to Africa. This includes masks, statues, baskets, tapestries and
much more.
AMERICAN WEST GALLERY
520 Fourth St.
Vintage western movie posters, American folk art and Navajo textiles.
DALZELL GALLERY
390 Walnut Ave.
The gallery will feature nature photography from North America and
Africa.
DAVIS GALLERY
320 Leadville Ave.
"Monoprints: Influences from the Ganges." Champagne
reception for the artist Gay Bawa Odmark. Also, the exquisite, one-of-a-kind bags by Maria
Leuchi—18th/19th century tapestry, some beaded and redesigned by her in petit point.
DAVIES-REID
131 First Ave. N.
Features exotic non-essentials, beautiful, warm carpets, ancient doors
and columns, benches, chests and tables from Indonesia, as well as shawls, pillows,
jewelry and gifts.
DREAM CATCHER GALLERY
200 S. Main St.
The gallery features a new selection of Native American pottery, art
and jewelry for the summer.
HUGHES JEWEL GALLERY
360 East Ave., The New Courtyard
Two new jewelry designers join the Hughes Jewel Gallery this week.
Rick Deeks, Celtic engraving and Cheryl Powell, nautical designs from Hawaii. Reception
and refreshments.
JAN WILSON GALLERY
320 First Avenue North
Ann Kobdish’s work tells powerful stories. This artist’s
two-dimensional, contemporary landscapes painted in oils on canvas evoke mystery and
serenity.
OCHI FINE ART
119 Lewis St.
Ochi features Bing Wright, whose conceptualist and traditionalist
leanings have slyly rejuvenated the cliché of the photograph as a window.
PHOTOS DO NOT BEND
131 W. 4th St.
Features infrared and panoramic photography by Thia Konig and abstract
scenics and erotic photography by Jerry Hadam.
ROLAND ART GLASS GALLERY
Sun Valley Road and East Ave.
The Roland Art Glass Gallery will be featuring the collaborative blown
glass of Danielle Blade and Stephen Gartner.
STOECKLEIN GALLERY
North Main and Tenth Street Center
Celebrate the spirit of the West! Featuring fine art prints selected
from the best of David Stoecklein’s award-winning western photography.
TEQUILA BAY and THE CRYSTAL GALLERY
230 N. Main St.
Gallery of museum quality crystals of the world, including Brazilian
amethyst, geodes, fossils, fine art jewelry and unique furnishings.
TONERI ART GALLERY
400 Sun Valley Rd.
A new look showcasing many of the valley’s favorite artists:
Ginna Lagergren, Jeep Hardinge, Steve Platzer, Barbara Kline and Marlene Dotur.
LYNN TONERI-R.C. HINK GALLERY
The Courtyard, 360 East Ave. N.
Celebrate our grand opening at the spacious Courtyard location. Enjoy
music, appetizers, and libations while viewing new watercolors by Lynn Toneri, the wood
sculptures of R.C. Hink, and the work of over 50 artists.
TURPEN’S TRADING POST
211 Sun Valley Rd.
Western arts and home decor from the Turpen family of Gallup, N.M.
ZANTMAN ART GALLERIES
360 East Ave. N.
One man show featuring Norman Foster’s colorful
"Grasslands" series, his mixed media sculpture and most recent abstract oil
paintings.
