Come Forth for Art on Fourth Call for Artists for 16th Annual Art on Fourth Exhibition

KETCHUM, Idaho – The city of Ketchum Arts Commission has released its Call for Artists inviting sculptors to showcase their work for the 16th Annual “Art on Fourth” outdoor sculpture exhibition. The selected artwork will be featured in the heart of downtown Ketchum at Town Square and on the Fourth Street Heritage Corridor; a pedestrian-friendly street with widened sidewalks, benches and designated sites for artwork.

Selected artists will receive a $2,500 stipend and there is no fee to apply. The deadline for submissions is May 17, 2023.

In its sixteenth year, the Art on Fourth exhibition has evolved into a significant attraction during the city’s summer tourist season, displaying artwork by diverse artists ranging from local residents to nationally known artists. Past exhibitors include Steve Jensen, Rod Kagan, Robert Kantor, Gwynn Murrill, Will Robinson, Boaz Vaadia, and Rudi Broschofsky, among others.  The exhibition is organized and curated by the Ketchum Arts Commission, whose mission is to integrate arts and culture into the community’s life.

Artists may enter as many sculptures as they would like for consideration. The call for artists, which provides detailed information on the submission process, can be found at www.ketchumidaho.org/arts. The call is open to all artists, regardless of their state of residence.

 About the City of Ketchum

The city of Ketchum is located in the Wood River Valley in south central Idaho. Founded in 1880 during the mining boom, Ketchum is now regarded as one of the most popular destinations for winter and summer visitors due to its world-class skiing, mountain biking, fishing, hiking, restaurants, art galleries and shopping. The city of Ketchum hosts the famous annual Wagon Days Parade, held on Labor Day weekend, and numerous other year-round attractions. Ketchum is home to more than 10,000 full- and part-time residents. For more information about the city of Ketchum, visit www.ketchumidaho.org.

About Ketchum Arts Commission

The Ketchum Arts Commission (KAC) was created by the City of Ketchum in 2007 with the objective of integrating arts and culture into the community's life. Among its initiatives are Cover Art, the wrapping of utility boxes in downtown Ketchum; Art on Fourth; Street Art, which features manhole covers designed by local artists; and the development of policies and plans for public art in the community. At the KAC’s initiative, the city recently increased its Percent for Art Ordinance for public projects from 1.33 percent to 5 percent, which is believed to be higher than any other city in the country. The KAC is a division of the Ketchum Parks & Recreation Department and receives support from the Ketchum Community Development Corporation. The commission consists of local volunteers who are active in and passionate about the arts.