Art for the era
By Claire Christy
Reader Contributor
Many important works of art have been born of suffering, including during COVID-19 quarantine. While self-isolation may not be over for everyone, the Pend Oreille …
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Sentimental Sandpoint
By Claire Christy
Reader Contributor
Many Sandpoint natives know Randy Wilhelm, the graphic design and art instructor at Lake Pend Oreille High School. Randy was born and raised in Sandpoint …
Connecting kids to art
By Claire Christy
Reader Contributor
For 28 years, Pend Oreille Arts Council’s Kaleidoscope Program has provided art lessons to third- through sixth-graders in Bonner County elementary schools without art education …
POAC plans for a ‘successful and safe’ Arts and Crafts Fair
By Kathy Hubbard
Reader Contributor
Some things will change and some things will stay the same as the 48th annual Arts and Crafts Fair fills the streets of downtown Sandpoint …
ArtWalk 2020 featured artist: Lesley Gadsby
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Pend Oreille Arts Council’s 43rd annual ArtWalk will host an opening reception starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 10 at 34 venues around downtown …
POAC creates at-home art bags for local students
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
In an effort to continue bringing art to local children while schools are closed, the Pend Oreille Arts Council is adapting its Kaleidoscope art teaching …
Celebrating a century of suffrage
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
History books are undoubtedly a vital tool in understanding the past. It only makes sense to keep records of years and days on which monumental …
First Friday plays host to art receptions around town
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
From local students just dabbling in the world of art to established artists looking to share their work in new studios, Sandpoint will have them …
‘Powerful and unique ideas’
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The artistic work of North Idaho youths will take center stage as the Pend Oreille Arts Council hosts its 16th annual Student Art Show, kicking …
Seeking local talent: POAC to hold Northern Stars Rising auditions Jan. 11
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Working toward its mission to help local artists broaden their reach, the Pend Oreille Arts Council is again facilitating the Northern Stars Rising competition — …
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Live Music, the Summer Sampler, the Art Party, Monarch Grind, the Sandpoint Renaissance Faire, and more! See the full list of events in the 