For nearly 25 years, The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho has served to bring the visual arts to Idahoans. It is the only art museum in Eastern Idaho.
“Our big emphasis is education and accessibility,” said Amy Thompson, the development director of the museum. “So, we have a lot of classes that we offer. We also serve as a hub and a resource for artists. And we're always looking for ways to make sure that as much of the community as possible is able to benefit from the things that we offer.”
The opening of its newest exhibition features the works of the Eagle Rock Art Guild, a local guild and Idaho’s oldest art organization. This will showcase multiple artistic mediums, varying from painting, sculptures, jewelry and more. Other artists’ works will also be featured at the show.
In addition to the exhibitions, The Art Museum offers classes and events for people of all ages, from ceramics classes for children, painting workshops and lessons for adults, and other activities.
The Art Museum is planning an expansion with its new Education Center building projected for 2028.
“We'll have a dedicated ceramic studio, a dedicated printmaking studio, hopefully a place that's just for the teens that they can use and a library,” Thompson said. “We should be able to accommodate more students and have more frequent classes.”
The Eagle Rock Art Guild showcase will be at the museum until March 14.
To learn more about the museum go to The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho’s website.