Mission Statement: To strengthen the sense of community through promotion and enhancement of the arts in the Kendrick and Juliaetta area. 

2006-07 Proposed Projects:

• COMPLETED - December 2006 - The Second Annual Watercolor Art Show was an opportunity for local watercolor artists to display their art work to the community two weeks prior to Christmas.  The Kendrick Wells Fargo Bank lobby provided the location of a much appreciated diverse visual extravaganza of watercolor painting of 9 local artist's work. A "Meet the Artist" and refreshment reception was also provided as a show opening event.  Painters from the J-K Watercolorist and Three Bear Painting groups provided the works of art.

K-J Arts Committee Chair:  Barb Murphey

Co-Sponsor:  Juliaetta-Kendrick Watercolorists, Three Bear Painters and Wells Fargo Bank

Expense:  None 

• COMPLETED - February 20, 2007 – Genealogy and Historical Research Workshop and Book Reading was held at the Juliaetta Community Library.  Fourteen people attended the 10:00 am to noon  session,  presented by local Latah County writer Julie Monroe.  She shared historical research pointers, give factual writing hints, and provide clues on how she got three books published. Her book titled, "Latah County (Images of America)" celebrates the past and present optimism and resourcefulness of us, the citizens of Latah County with over 200 photographs .  The are specific chapters on the people and places in Juliaetta and Kendrick, Bovill and Deary, Genesee,, Moscow, Potlatch, Troy, and the University of Idaho.  "Moscow", the title of Julie's second book published in 2006 details Moscow's history.   "Moscow: Living and Learning on the Palouse" was Julie's first published book in 2003.  After the information sharing and refreshments Julie provided a reading session.!  Her books as well as other Kendrick-Juliaetta historical media were sold.  Attendees commented on how much they enjoyed and appreciated the quality event. Julie's e-mail contact is jrmonroe@turbonet.com for specific questions concerning her books.

                  K-J Arts Committee Chair: Chris Kowrach

                  Co-Sponsor: Friends of the Juliaetta Community Library and Seven Ridges Historical Society

                  Expense:  None 

• COMPLETED Feb.24, and March 10, 2007 – Scrap booking and Card Making Workshops were offered from 9:00 am - 1:00 each day as an opportunity for 8 year old and older youth (each being accompanied by an adult) and adults (without a youth companion) to be creative in specific projects and working on their own using paper, glue and scissors. Randy Haylett an experienced scrap booker and card maker lead the sessions in the Juliaetta Community Church basement (402 Main in Juliaetta). A total of 19 adults and 13 youth interacted.  The youth's projects often came out so well they ended up sharing their creative techniques with inquiring adults in the class.   An Accucut machine with multiple die cut out patterns was available on loan from the Latah County Library District.  A pre-registration fee of $5.00/person/session was collected.  This event was so enjoyed there was a discussion exploring the possibility of continuing this sharing opportunity and meet once a month.

                  K-J Arts Committee Chair: Chris Kowrach

                  Co-Sponsor:  Friends of the Juliaetta Community Library

                  Expense: $502.00  Actual funding provided by the Latah County Arts & Culture Committee & registration.

• COMPLETED May 26, 2006 - The Locust Blossom Art Show and Sale was viewed by over 350 people in the Kendrick Park under our new canopy.  It worked well to have the youth and adult art work displayed on the inside tables as well as on the walls of the canopy.  The previously purchased gallery panels were used to display items that needed to be hung. This included a variety of talented watercolor works by the J-K Watercolorist group.   The Kendrick High School Art Club youth were invaluable as they both set-up and tore-down the canopy.

K-J Arts Committee and J-K Watercolorist members participated.  Grant funds from the Latah County Arts and Culture Committee helped purchase the canopy and five folding tables.

• Spring 2007 – Participation in planning a new mural for Kendrick Memorial Park Swimming Pool will continue throughout the year and will extend into following years as soon as the wall is ready for the project 

K-J Arts Committee Chair:  Peggy Fiske Au Clair

Co-Sponsor:  K-J  Community Development Association

Projected Expense:  None in planning year 

• Summer 2007 – Flower Drying and Flower Arranging Workshops:

                  K-J Arts Committee Chair: Barb Murphey

                  Co-Sponsor: Hill and Valley Garden Club

                  Projected Expense: $400.00

• COMPLETED September 2007 - Blackberry Festival Art Show and Sale

Provide an opportunity for local watercolorist to show and or sell their creations to the community at this Festival.

Co-Sponsor:  Juliaetta-Kendrick Watercolorist and Three Bear Painters

 Projected Cost: $100.00 

• Ongoing – Kendrick-Juliaetta Arts Committee Web Site, http://kjarts.info, provides a content rich informational location for reference to art-related community activities and resources.  This site is linked to the Kendrick-Juliaetta Community Development Association site, www.kendrick-juliaetta.org.

K-J Committee Chair:  Chris Kowrach 

• Provide representatives and help in the following community projects:
  • Latah County Youth Advocacy Council in promoting and facilitating positive youth development opportunities in our community
  • Kendrick-Juliaetta VFW Holiday Sale
  • Hill and Valley Garden Club activities for junior gardeners
  • Arbor Day Activities partnering with the Kendrick Urban Forest group