ARTS ACADEMY
At the Salmon Arts Council, we are committed to providing affordable arts education to all children in our community. Our efforts made possible through a combination of funding sources, including grants, scholarships, sponsorships, fundraising, and program fees. Our ultimate aim is to foster a love for the arts and encourage children to engage in creative expression.
Art in the Market
Are you ready for an exciting and inspiring summer? Then you won't want to miss out on Art the Market at the Lemhi County Farmers Market! Our FREE market booth offers a different project each time, exploring an array of art theory. From pointillism to cultural art expression, there's no limit to what you can create. So come join us June through September and let your imagination run wild!
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Missoula Children's Theater
Are you ready for an unforgettable theater experience for your kids? Look no further than Missoula Children's Theater! The Salmon Arts Council offers this touring program seasonally. Bringing the excitement of auditions, costumes, and group work right to the Lemhi Valley. Your children will learn lines and put on the best play possible, all while having a blast! Keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming dates and get ready for an adventure your kids will never forget!
Pioneer Elementary School Art
The Salmon Arts Council will be reviving a student art program that used to exist for many years in order to provide more art programming at the elementary school level! Art supplies, materials and grade-appropriate art curriculum will be provided each
month for each classroom in grades K-5 at no cost to the school! More details to come soon!
Fernwaters Public Charter School Art
The Salmon Arts Council will be assisting Fernwaters in their pilot program to offer after-school art programs for students. With art as an important part of the school’s charter, the school hopes to increase the variety of art opportunities they offer. This after school
programming will have tuition associated with it. The Arts Council, using a portion of the ICA grant funding, in addition to grant funds obtained by Fernwaters, will assist by providing funding to get the program up and running, help purchase art supplies and curriculum, and help keep the costs down for students.
Current Grant Funding
The Salmon Arts Council is very excited to have received over $9000 in grant funding from the Idaho Commission on the Arts, specifically for the purpose of providing art opportunities to children. A large part of this funding will be used in the 2024/2025 school year to provide art opportunities in the Salmon School District, at the Pioneer Elementary School and at Fernwaters Public Charter School.
Touring Music Student Workshops
The Salmon Arts Council is dedicated to providing an exceptional education to the students of Salmon! As part of our commitment, we request all artists to conduct a student workshop at each public school. These workshops are jam-packed with exciting genres, including opera, pop, classical guitar, cello, piano, and theater. We believe that age-appropriate programming is the key to sparking inspiration and motivation in future generations. Let's ignite a passion for the arts in our community!
How Does Being a Member Support Our Kids?
We are pleased to inform you that your membership each season plays a crucial role in supporting all of our programing. It is worth noting that the majority of grant funding we receive requires a direct fundraising match, and your membership helps us to achieve those goals. As a non-profit organization, we strive to maximize every dollar that we receive and use it directly on our programming, including supplies, instructors, artist fees, and scholarships. We appreciate your support and thank you for being a supporter of the arts and our community.