Ketchum Arts Commission

Overview

The City of Ketchum is home to a thriving arts community that has funded and created a nationally-recognized summer music festival and writers’ conference, a state-of-the-art theater and a public arts program that reflects the community’s enthusiasm and appreciation for all forms of art. Ketchum  currently hosts over 12 art galleries including an accredited museum.

The mission of the Ketchum Arts Commission (KAC) is to integrate arts and culture into the community's life The KAC was created in 2009 by the City of Ketchum to:

• Enhance residents’ and visitors’ experience of the City of Ketchum by developing and supporting arts events, exhibiting art in public spaces, and promoting artists and artistic expression.
• Provide leadership and expertise to the city for the purpose of integrating and acquiring art for public enjoyment, education, and community bonding.
• Celebrate the arts through exhibition, performance, interaction, education, acquisition and innovative programming that showcases the region as an arts destination. 
• Operate in alliance with area arts organizations to make Ketchum a vibrant and multi-faceted city that appeals to people of all ages, interests and backgrounds. 

The KAC consists of local volunteers who are active in and passionate about the arts. Numerous other individuals also donate time and services to help implement the KAC's initiatives. 

We invite you to click links on the left sidebar for more information about the City's art collection, projects and events, and the policies and guidelines of the KAC. You can also learn about the Commission members.

Charitable gifts to the City of Ketchum are tax deductible to the extent of the law. If you would like to donate to one of the Ketchum Arts Commission's exhibitions or events, please click here. If you are interested in donating artwork, time or services, please contact us at participate@ketchumidaho.org.