Vision Statement:  The Kendrick-Juliaetta Arts Commission is a volunteer, non-profit organization of your neighbors and friends who feel strongly that the arts in their various forms and functions are a vital part of building a better community.

Mission Statement: Our Commission's mission is to strengthen the sense of community through promotion and enhancement of the arts in the Kendrick and Juliaetta area.

 Established: In 1990 the Kendrick-Juliaetta Arts Committee was established as a subcommittee of the Kendrick-Juliaetta Community Development Association.   At the September 24, 2007 the membership voted to change our name to the Kendrick-Juliaetta Arts Commission to better reflect our intention of being a permanent entity in our community.

About the Commission: One does not have to be an artist to participate and no dues are charged.  We welcome people of all ages to join our efforts toward making art happen in our community.  Positive creative input and energy is sought both at our meetings and during the participation in the selected projects that one chooses to be involved.  The upcoming year's project undertakings are determined in October.  We welcome other community organizations co-sponsoring events with us.  Finances are acquired through members writing grants, Historical DVD Tramway Sales, donations, and project profits.  As a subcommittee under the Kendrick-Juliaetta Community Development Association we share their 501 (c) (4) nonprofit status.

5 year Action Plan

 Meeting: 3:30 pm the fourth Monday on the month at the Kendrick High School Library.  At the conclusion of the business meeting a light meal will be available and then "fun time" in the Art Room will be available to Commission members to be creative in any manner of your choosing.

Contact Person For Additional Information: Barb Murphey: (208) 289-8318,  E-mail: bmurphey@tds.net

Committee Members and 2006 - 2008 Officer Positions:

• Ande Carroll
• Peggy Fiske Au Clair--President and Kendrick High School Liaison
• Adriaan Geurtsen
• Teri Tate Hornberger
• Sally Manfull
• Laura McConnell
• Barb Murphey--Secretary/Treasurer
• Carol Smith--Vice-President
• Billie Waide--Juliaetta Elementary School Liaison

Student Members:

• Kris Blegen
• Josi McConnell-Soong

Groups Affiliated with the Kendrick-Juliaetta Arts Committee:

• J-K Watercolorist - a subgroup of the K-J Arts Committee.  A group of amateur artists who meet once a month to encourage and share painting techniques.  The results of their paining time together is regularly shown and offered for sale at local festivals, in businesses and at the Juliaetta Community Library.  Contact Barb Murphey 289-8318 for additional information to join or view works of art.
• Three Bear Painters - a subgroup of the K-J Arts Committee.  A group of amateur watercolor artists living in the Southwick area who meet once a week to encourage and share painting techniques.  We provide works of art at the same gallery showings as the J-K Watercolorist.  Contact Chris Kowrach for  information on our painting sessions.