Idaho Commission on the Arts -
The official state agency for support of the arts providing grants, artists
listings, education, and resource information.
Idaho Humanities Council -
Increases the awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the humanities in
Idaho by providing funding and programs.
Angel Gallery of Fine Art & Antiques 423 Sherman Avenue Coeur
d’Alene, ID 83814 (208)
665-7232 Fax: (208)
762-5398 angelgallery@aol.com local
artists, crafters, antiques
Art Spirit Gallery Steve Gibbs 415 Sherman
Avenue Coeur
d'Alene, ID 83814
208/765-6006 www.theartspiritgallery
(Contemporary art)
Coeur d'Alene Gallery Coeur d'Alene Resort, Ste. A 115 S. 2nd
Street
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 208/667-7732 www.cdagalleries.com
Specializing in 19th and 20th century American Sporting and Western Art.
Corner Gallery North Idaho
College
1000 W. Garden Avenue
Coeur d'Alene,
ID 83814 208/796-3276 www.nic.edu/arts/gallery
Erlendson Art Glass 116 E. Lakeside Avenue
Coeur
d’Alene, ID 83814 (208)
667-0641
Frame of Mind Gallery & Framing 119 N. 2nd Street Coeur
d’Alene, ID 83814 (208)
667-6889
Northwest Artist Cooperative 217 E. Sherman Coeur
d'Alene, ID 83814
208/667-1464 www.nwartists.net
The Painter’s Chair Gallery 223 Sherman Avenue Coeur
d’Alene, ID 83814 (208)
667-3606 (888)
317-6309
painterschairfineart
Supporting
the arts is an effort we feel is well worth the time and moneys invested to help
our community flower into the art destination we believe our areas deserves. It
shows off our region as a true artist colony, brings in tourist dollars, and
with the internet, allows our artists to make a living in an area that for
decades suffered from low wages and high unemployment. Art lifts the soul to a
higher level, creates critical thinking, and makes us better citizens.
Over the last years we have
covered some controversial subjects on our radio show: North Idaho Arts and
Adventure. We have discussed the need for art in our schools, we have discussed
what is and is not considered art, which was a subjective proposition at best.
Now we are exploring how Sandpoint and Bonner County can move forward and pave
the way for the future which could lead our area to become a major tourist art
destination. If we think about a couple of art communities, it becomes clear how
supporting the arts on a local level can lead to community-wide prosperity. Take
for instance Carmel and Monterey, California. These were sleepy little fishing
villages with nice views and smelly piers. To get an idea of what it was like
one only has to read Steinbeck’s Cannery Row. That tome was published in 1945.
Have things changed there? Not too much in the way of industry or tourism sixty
or so years ago. How about Sausalito? While San Francisco a few miles south
boomed, Sausalito was again a slow-moving hamlet that had beautiful scenery.
Last time I went to the Sausalito Art Festival it cost $20 to enter. There was a
time when it was free.
What would the city of Sandpoint do with
$1,000,000 if we had 50,000 visitors to an art festival
that had a $20 ticket price? One of our favorites is the Winter Park Art
Festival. Been going on for 45 years, and attracts over 350,000 each year. Could
we feasibly attract 20,000 or 30,000 visitors over a two or three day period?
These other small towns attract many times that. These areas became artists’
havens, and the artists showed the world the wonder of their adopted homes. The
areas became famous, their economies boomed, and while they did not grow
stupendously, they prospered greatly. We are very much like these towns in the
early years of their art movements. Artists here are fantastically great and we
are at a crossroads. We can either get behind this idea and create another great
art enclave, or not. I don’t like to think what North Idaho would be like
without our natural beauty and majesty. What would we be like
without art?
Upcoming Art
Events
December: Coeur d'Alene - Art Walk
The Coeur d'Alene Arts and Culture Alliance has organized a monthly Art Walk,
that takes place from 5-8 pm the 2nd Friday monthly, April through December.
Enjoy an evening of exceptional art, fine dining and friends in downtown
208-664-3194
www.artsincda.org
January 17-18:
Dover Bay, IDaho
- Midwinter Art Fest11am -5pm
daily: With art from dozens of North Idaho Artists, this is our
area's biggest winter art event. Featured at one of North Idaho's
coolest waterfront communities, the Midwinter Art Fest is the
biggest weekend deal during the Sandpoint Winter Carnival. Events,
fun for the whole family, meet the aritsts, enjoy free beverages,
refreshments, and treats, and see one of North Idaho's most
beautiful resort communities. To learn more, visit
www.MidwinterArtFest.com
or call Gary 208-610-1384 or send an e-mail to
garyplirette@nctv.com
January 15-18: Sandpoint Winter CarnivalArtTrek - 5-8 pm, at locations around downtown Sandpoint Wander
blissfully amid downtown's wine bars, galleries and shops in this self-guided
art trek, showcasing the work of many local and regional artists. Special
showings, hors d'oeuvres, live music and more at many locations. Self-guided map
will be available at the Chamber and Downtown Sandpoint Business Association
offices and many shops. See Festival at Sandpoint poster artist Janene Grende at
the Coldwater Creek Wine Bar with live demos. Then,
head up to the mountain Jan. 19-21
where Schweitzer puts on fireworks, live music, a torchlight parade and
bonfires, and on Saturday night stop at the Gallery for a special event. See
Schweitzer.com and
SandpointChamber.org. 208-263-0887
February 14:
Coeur d'Alene - mARTi-Gras Kids Carnival - Artists in the Making The Coeur
d'Alene Arts & Culture Alliance has teamed up with Art on the Edge to bring you
this fun-filled day of art and imagination. The Resort Plaza Shops will
transform into an art workshop carnival offering Ten ongoing workshops. These
workshops will be presented by Artists volunteering their time to mentor
participating children. On the stage in the center court performing art
workshops will take place intermixed with children's art performances. 10:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m., $5.00 per child.
www.artsincda.org/Martigraskidscarnival.html.
February 21:
Coeur d'Alene - The Coeur
d'Alene Resort Mardi Gras Jazz Festival
The ideal escape from those inevitable winter blues is a weekend visit to The
Coeur d’Alene Resort for the annual Mardi Gras Jazz Festival!
The Coeur d'Alene Resort will be filled with live music. This fun filled weekend
also includes the Mardi Gras Cajun Cookoff.
Please call The Coeur d'Alene Resort at 800-688-5253, or
www.cdaresort.com
Another great benefactor and coordinator of art in North Idaho is
POAC, or the
Pend Oreille Arts Council.
They sponsor concerts, theater, visual arts, and much more.
The Panida
Theater is one of the gems of Sandpoint, with musical and comedy events, live
theater, art, and 365 day a year entertainment.
January 17-18:
Dover Bay, IDaho
-
Midwinter Art Fest11am -5pm
daily: With art from dozens of North Idaho Artists, this is our
area's biggest winter art event. Featured at one of North Idaho's
coolest waterfront communities, the Midwinter Art Fest is the
biggest weekend deal during the Sandpoint Winter Carnival. Events,
fun for the whole family, meet the aritsts, enjoy free beverages,
refreshments, and treats, and see one of North Idaho's most
beautiful resort communities. To learn more, visit
www.MidwinterArtFest.com
or call Gary 208-610-1384 or send an e-mail to
garyplirette@nctv.com
Antique Collective 504 W Oak St, Sandpoint ID
(208) 263-6499
Attic-To-Cellar Antiques
504 Oak St # 4, Sandpoint ID
(208) 263-5911
Dudes Antiques & Signs
100 Church St # C, Sandpoint ID
(208) 265-6404
Marketplace Antiques & Gifts
502 Church St # A, Sandpoint ID (208) 263-4444
Misty
Mountain Furniture is one of the leading innovators of rustic log
furnishings, creating fine, hand-crafted log furniture, custom railings
and cabinets, as well as hand-made doors.
Skipping Stones Studio
– Clark Fork - At Skipping Stones Studio we
work with natural glacial stone and river rock to create cabinet knobs,
pulls, and doorknobs. We are a working art studio creating functional
art for the home or yard.
Autumn’s Loft -
Rustic home furnishings, nature photography, functional art by local
artisans, handcrafted slab wood furniture, custom frames and furniture
by the Oscarson family and fine art.
Northwest Handmade -
showcases local and regional artisans in the small lakeshore community
of Sandpoint.
FiberArt.com-
Our members weave, spin, hand- and machine-knit, quilt, bead, hand- and
machine-stitch, crochet and make rugs, jewelry, felt, baskets, paper, dolls and
toys.
