FIRST FRIDAYS. First Fridays (not surprisingly held on the
first Friday of each month) are gallery sales at the POAC
Gallery, 110 Main Street, Sandpoint. These exhibits, in
the office gallery and also in the large reception hall of the
building, are themed to spark the creativity of our member
artists and the receptions cater to art enthusiasts of all
genres.
The Pend d’Oreille Winery partners with POAC by
providing wines for the receptions and by featuring a local
artist in an exhibit in their tasting room. Other art galleries
downtown also participate in this “all about arts” event.
STUDENT ART SHOW. Middle and high school students are
featured at their exclusive exhibit each year which gives
family, friends and the public the opportunity to purchase
artwork and to encourage these budding artists to pursue
their artistic talents.
GEEZER GALLERY. Equally as important as educating
our young is giving our senior population the opportunity
to continue to grow intellectually and to stimulate their
creativity.
With this goal in mind, POAC has collaborated with Sandpoint
Area Seniors, Inc. and the local Geezer Forum to hold classes
in visual arts. This winter, the program will include classes in
drawing and collage.
Funding for Pend Oreille Arts Council is provided by grants,
local business sponsors, ticket sales and the generosity of
individuals in the community. If you are interested in more
information about POAC, specifically when events will be
happening, or how you can get involved, go to our website,
www.artinsandpoint.org or call the office at 208-263-6139.
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