Sun Valley Museum of Art

Over the last 50 + years, the Sun Valley Museum of Art has grown from a handful of people presenting classes and events to a professional arts organization that serves more than 20,000 patrons every year. The original campus was established on land deeded by Bill Janss, owner of Sun Valley Company (1964–1977). For several years, SVMoA flourished at this location as a facility for fine arts residencies and many of the artists and faculty that worked at SVMoA in its first two decades have gone on to achieve celebrated careers.

Today, SVMoA is located in Ketchum and has become a cornerstone of the Wood River Valley’s rich and diverse arts scene. Our commitment to education and this community has never wavered and is reflected in programmatic choices that cultivate dialogue around relevant regional and national issues. Recognized as a thought leader in our state and region, our exhibition program is nimble and responsive, considering subjects that enhance our community’s understanding of place or current moment. As a non-collecting contemporary art institution, SVMoA is uniquely suited to invite the most appropriate artists to explore the specifics of a topic or an issue and we regularly offer opportunities to artists and musicians to develop new work.