Visual Arts
A major component of POAC’s mission is to support quality visual artists. We do this by providing POAC artist members with opportunities to show their work at eleven year-round galleries in Sandpoint, Ponderay, and Dover.
In addition, POAC organizes, sponsors, and promotes an annual Art Walk that takes place in downtown Sandpoint during summer. From the third week of June through the second week of September, more than 30 downtown businesses and galleries open their doors to artists of every medium. Exhibiting artists receive tremendous exposure to both local residents and tourists visiting our area from around the world.
If you're interested in showcasing your artwork with POAC, please take a moment to explore the Visual Arts Submission form!
Galleries
POAC Gallery
313 N. 2nd Ave., Ste B
Sandpoint ID 83864
208-263-6139
M – F, 9am – 4pm
The Pend Oreille Arts Council’s principal gallery is located in the heart of downtown Sandpoint in the historic old City Hall building, now home to POAC and the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint. This gallery space features rotating exhibits of local artwork from POAC Artist Members in both the POAC offices and Little Carnegie Hall. It is home to ArtWalk and themed exhibits.
The Old Power House
120 E Lake Street
Sandpoint ID 83864
208-263-3083
M – F, 8am – 5pm
When you come over the long bridge and enter Sandpoint the first large building you see on your right is The Old Powerhouse. Today The Old Powerhouse houses various businesses and Ross Hall photos, as well as an evolving exhibit of community artists’ artwork curated by POAC.
Columbia Bank Community Plaza
231 N. 3rd Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
Hours: M-F, 8:30am – 4pm
The Community Plaza gallery is POAC’s special exhibit gallery. We are occasionally contacted by an artist or teacher who has participated in or organized an interesting artistic project and is seeking a venue in which to share it. Directly across the street from Farmin Park, this space is in the heart of town and perfect for small and special shows. If you are interested in using the Community Plaza gallery to showcase your special project, please share your idea with us using the contact form. Please note that priority scheduling is given to POAC supporters, so become a supporter today!
Ancillary Galleries
POAC maintains gallery exhibits in seven ancillary galleries in Sandpoint, Ponderay, Dover, and Sagle. These venues allow people who would not typically seek out arts experiences to experience art in the places that they frequent in daily life. With varying hours and locations, these venues are often visited by local residents as well as tourists. They provide excellent opportunities for artists with medium-to-large bodies of work to display solo shows. Mountain West Bank, P1FCU, and the Sandpoint Elks Lodge are all on four-month rotations. Dover City Hall, I Saw Something Shiny, and Northern Lights feature Artists in Residence and are rotated once a year.
Dover City Hall
699 Lakeshore Ave.
Dover, ID 83825
208-265-8339
Hours: M–F, 9am – 4pm
Northern Lights
421 Chevy Street
Sagle, ID 8360
208-263-5141
Hours: M – F, 8am – 5pm
The District
313 N First Ave.
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-946-7882
Hours: M-Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm. Sunday 12-4
Mountain West Bank
1323 Highway 2
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-2232
Hours: M – T, 9am – 5pm Fri. 9am – 6pm
Potlatch No. 1 Federal Credit Union
476844 US-95
Ponderay, ID 83852
(208) 255-5493
M – T, 9am – 5:30pm Fri. 9am – 6pm