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Director’s letterdear friends,

we are entering what just happens to be my favorite season of the year! fall means so many things to

us in so many different ways—from the color displayed by nature indicating that another season of growth

and bloom comes to an end, to the anticipation of shorter days, winter beauty and the wonderful intimacy

of returning indoors to continue to celebrate life, creativity and friendships.

in retrospect, this past summer was a terrific introduction to the wood river valley. the welcome

extended to us by many of you has been exceptional and warm. from the summer music series concerts in

hailey and Ketchum, to wonderful donor events in so many beautiful settings, to the wine auction’s expan-

sive week of activities—your support, engagement and generosity continue to make the center a vibrant,

growing and integral part of life in our community.

one of my most impactful personal experiences this past summer was attending the sun valley sum-

mer symphony’s performances at the new sun valley pavilion. i was immediately struck by the way in

which the new building structure greatly enhanced, even transformed, the already high artistic quality of

the concerts. it was as though the symphony and the pavilion were made for each other. the results were

tremendous: high attendance, music of the finest caliber and a satisfying sense of having experienced an art

form exactly as it was meant to be experienced.

i strongly believe that the community and the sun valley center for the arts will have the very same

transformative experience when the center’s new building is completed. picture this: every week of the

year, the community will enjoy a state of the art cultural center where the visual and performing arts, films,

lectures, symposia and life-long learning for people of all ages take place all under one spectacular and

beautifully inspiring roof.

it is an exciting prospect, and we are most grateful to our community for the wonderful support and

shared vision that has inspired our future plans. how gratifying it is to know that as neighbors, whether

year-round or for just a few weeks each season, we understand the need to create and build great struc-

tures and programs to achieve our dreams.

i invite each of you to experience and enjoy the center’s activities and programs for the coming months!

sincerely

bill ryberg, executive director

PictUre tHis…picturE this campaigNour efforts continue to raise the required funds to begin construction of a true year-round “center” for the arts in our community. we are excited to have received the necessary approval from the city of Ketchum this summer for slight modifications to the design that will allow us to expand the capacity of our indoor performance venue to

serve an audience of 400 instead of 240. enthusiasm for the project continues to grow, as

exemplified by the grathwohl family, who stepped forward and made a very generous gift to the project through the seattle based thurston family charitable foundation. here is their story.

susan thurston grathwohl came to sun valley for 3 years and ended up staying for 30. she was witness to the earliest efforts of the sun valley center, and remains convinced of its vital role in the community. now two of her children, christopher grathwohl and tracy grathwohl lee, live here full time and are raising their families here. with their roots sinking even deeper into the community, they col-lectively agreed that it would be appropriate to invest more of their foundation’s giving in the wood river valley. they chose the center for three reasons.

“the sun valley center brought the arts to this community, and deserves credit for the breadth and depth of cultural life we all enjoy here,” says susan thurston grathwohl. “it needs room to grow and a prominent and dynamic facility to be able to continue leading the way.”

son christopher adds, “the new art center will add distinction and vitality to the community, as well as cultural and economic diversity. locals and tourists alike will be drawn to it as the focal point of arts and culture.”

and from tracy’s perspective, “the large perform-ing arts/ lecture hall and classrooms will provide a needed venue for all kinds of events. we hope the new sun valley center will become a gathering place for everyone interested in the exploration of art, life-long learning and expansion of their perspective on our com-munity and the world.”

the center thanks the grathwohl family for their generosity and the many other people who have made gifts to the capital campaign.

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lectUre series

Junot díazFri, Nov 20, 7pmchurch of the Big wood, Ketchum$20 / $30 nonmembers

“hip, irreverent, funny, and above all, fiercely intelligent” and one of the new yorker’s 20 top writers for the 21st century, Junot díaz won the 2008 pulitzer prize for fiction for his “astoundingly great” (time) debut novel, the brief wondrous life of oscar wao. born in the dominican republic, díaz draws heavily on his own experience of american cul-ture as an immigrant. he teaches creative writing at mit and is the fiction editor at the boston review.

roxana saberithu, Jan 7, 7pmchurch of the Big wood, Ketchum$20 / $30 nonmembers

while working as a freelance journalist in tehran in January 2009, roxana saberi became the center of international atten-tion when she was accused of spying for the united states and sentenced to eight years in jail. she spent 100 days in prison before she was able to appeal her case and was eventually released by president ahmadinejad.

david sedarissun, Oct 25, 7pmlimelight room, sun valley$30 / $40 nonmembers

one of america’s pre-eminent humorists, david sedaris is a frequent contributor to public radio’s this american life and recipient of the thurber prize for american humor. he is the author of the bestselling collections of personal essays barrel fever, holidays on ice, naked, me talk pretty one day, dress your family in corduroy and denim, and when you are engulfed in flames. time out new york raves, “david sedaris just may be the funniest man alive.” and, he’s even funnier when he reads his material out loud.Jpc – pre-lecture reception at the bar at the sun valley inn

lecture sponsors martine and dan drackett—wodecroft foundation, rebekah and larry helzel

sir salman rushdie part of the multidisciplinary project Outside in: indian art abroad thu, Feb 11, 7pmlimelight room, sun valley$30 / $40 nonmembers

raised in india and pakistan and educat-ed in england, sir salman rushdie is one of the most celebrated and controversial authors and critics of our time. his novel the satanic verses provoked a fatwa (religious edict) by ayatollah Khomeini calling for his death, as a result of which he spent nearly a decade “underground,” seldom appearing in public. a leading proponent for free speech, rushdie was knighted by the british in 2007.

lecture sponsorsmartine and dan drackett—wodecroft foundation, Judith and richard smooke

donna shalalamon, mar 22, 7pmchurch of the Big wood, Ketchum$20 / $30 nonmembers

from 1993 to 2000, donna shalala served as president clinton’s secretary of health and human services. in 2008, president bush presented her with the presidential medal of freedom, the nation’s highest civilian award. she served as co-chair of the commission on care for wounded warriors and is currently president of the university of miami as well as a leading voice in the current health care debate.

lecture sponsorsrichard carr and Jeanne meyers

sEriEs priciNg$115 / $165 nonmembers

Editor’s series sponsor ticket $500includes:• preferred seating• special reception before salman rushdie talk• luncheon for Editor’s series sponsors on wed, mar 31• $250 tax deductible contribution

JUNior PAtroNs circlesince its debut in January, the Junior patrons circle (Jpc) is emerging as a wonderful new source of energy and activity for the sun valley center for the arts. with a number of successful events under its belt, including a gallery reception, salon concert and Jpc wine auction party, the Junior patrons circle is becoming an integral part of the center. in this newsletter, please look for the Jpc logo for programs and events that are recommended for Jpc members and their friends. additional information will be sent via email to Jpc members and

anyone who wants to be kept informed of where the Jpc will be gathering to have fun, learn and expand awareness of the arts.

the Junior patrons circle is a membership club and volunteer group of young(ish) adults dedicated to furthering the goals of the sun valley center. by informing other young adults and their families about the center and hosting events and activities for them, the Junior patrons circle seeks to involve the next generation in its programs and develop future volunteer leaders for the arts in our community. to learn more or to join contact sally boettger, director of development at 208-726-9491 x 20.

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christylez Bacon sat, Nov 7, 7:30pmsun valley Opera house $20 / $30 nonmembers$10 kids 18 and under

a native of washington, dc, christon “christylez” bacon is a testament to groundbreaking hip-hop, self-expres-sion and pure artistry. christylez moves between various instruments includ-ing the west african djembe drum, acoustic guitar and the syncopated oral percussions of the human beatbox. christylez has been featured at venues not commonly associated with hip-hop music, such as the national cathedral and the Kennedy center. with versatil-ity, clever songwriting and unbounded talent, christylez brings a dynamic perspective to hip-hop. don’t miss your opportunity to hear live hip-hop here in the valley! christylez will also be doing a school residency.

the campbell Brotherssat, dec 12, 7:30pmsun valley Opera house $20 / $30 nonmembers

the campbell brothers present “sacred steel”: african american gospel music with electric steel guitar accompany-ing the vocals. this tradition is just now emerging from the house of god Keith dominion church, where for sixty years it has been an integral part of worship. as the music moves from sanctuary to concert hall—the group has appeared at the hollywood bowl, the Kennedy center and the brooklyn academy of music—secular audiences are able to appreciate a performance both devotional and rocking. the campbell brothers present a rich variety of material from the african american holiness-pentecostal repertoire with a new twist: the growling, wailing, shouting, singing and swinging voice of the steel guitar, played as you have never heard it played before.

2009/2010 winter performance series is sponsored by gail and Jack thornton.

listed below are the other performances included in the 2010 series. Full descriptions can be found on our website, www.sunvalleycenter.org.

PerFormiNG ArtssEriEs ticKEts$100 / $150 nonmembers critic’s circle sponsor ticket $500 includes:• preferred seating• luncheon for critic’s circle sponsors on wed, mar 31• $250 tax deductible contribution

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ragamala dance part of multidisciplinary project Outside in: indian art abroad Fri, Jan 15, 7:30pmcommunity campus, hailey this minneapolis-based indian dance troupe provides a bridge between cul-tures both ancient and modern. ragama-la will also be doing a school residency and master classes in the wood river valley.

hot club of san Francisco sat, Jan 23, 7:30pmchurch of the Big wood, Ketchuman all-acoustic string ensemble of violin, bass and guitars, the hot club of san francisco performs traditional jazz, swing, bebop, blues, cajun, bossa nova, gypsy and original compositions span-ning many decades.

sweet plantain Fri, march 26, 7:30pmchurch of the Big wood, Ketchumsweet plantain is a string quartet that specializes in genre-blurring, original compositions and arrangements as well as contemporary works by latin ameri-can composers, with an emphasis on improvisation. sweet plantain will also be doing a school residency in the wood river valley.

performance sponsorsbarbara and tod hamachek

plus!a mid-winter cabaret with catherine russell sat, Feb 20, 7:30pmNexstage theatre, Ketchumcatherine russell is that rarest of entities, a genuine jazz and blues singer who can sing virtually anything. get a table and a bottle of bubbly and join us for a new york night. this concert is not included in the series ticket. tables are sold separately.

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a Natural Eye—pursuing your passion for photographing the landscape with Eddie solowayintroductory talk thu, Oct 15,7pm, the center, haileyFri–sun, Oct 16–18, 9am–5pmthe center, hailey$415 members / $465 nonmembers plus cost of film processingregistration deadline: thu, Oct 1class begins on Fri, Oct 16, 9am.

at the heart of any good photograph is passion for the subject and your ability to capture it on film. if you love the outdoors yet find that your images keep looking like pretty postcards, join eddie soloway for an intense three days of looking at the natural world with fresh new eyes. this workshop strives to develop your natural eye first and then bring the technical skills of photography up to it. you will spend as much time changing your perspective, sharpening your senses and immersing yourself in nature as you will on developing new photographic skills.

the workshop weaves together eye-opening outdoor experiences, technical lessons, daily image review, and eddie’s one-on-one meetings with each participant. it is open to anyone with a basic understanding of a camera. both film and digital cameras are welcome.

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registration available online.also, please visit our websitewww.sunvalleycenter.orgfor extended class descriptions, information on instructors, and class supply lists. to register in person for a class, stop by or call the center in Ketchum, 208.726.9491 ex 10.

On the website, see photos of recent classes, workshops and school visits!

ONE Night wOrKshOps

come to these one evening classes to stretch your creative wings and integrate more art into your life! these classes are designed as introductions and all are welcome. call in advance to guarantee a space.

drawing sampler (in three parts) with lisa whitworththu, 5:30–7:30pm$20 members / $25 nonmembersper classthe center, hailey

Oct 8—line and angleOct 15—shading and proportionOct 22—drawing from 2d images

have you ever started drawing and something just didn’t look right? Join us for one or all three of these quick intro-ductions; we’ll practice drawing objects from photographs and from life to learn techniques that will make your drawings more accurate. watch your drawings change from looking “weird” to looking “wonderful”!

class dEtails teaching assistantsand scholarshipsscholarships are available for all center classes and are based on financial need. applications are available on our website. students may also inquire about becoming teaching assistants in exchange for a discount on tuition.

registration, refundand credit policyfor all classes a 90% refund is given upon withdrawal prior to the registration deadline. no credits or refunds will be given after the registration deadline. if a class is canceled, students are issued a full refund.

materialsplease note that is the responsibility of the students to know their own sensitivi-ties to the materials that may be used in any of the classes. all adult classes require students to bring their own sup-plies. students can obtain a supply list at the time of registration or through our website. some supply fees may apply.

college creditcollege credit is available for most classes through the college of southern idaho. inquire about college credit when registering. an additional fee is charged for college credit and is payable directly to the college of southern idaho.

Family days

family days are designed to allow par-ents and kids to do art projects together. projects are inspired by the center’s current exhibition. all ages are welcome, and many activities require parents to be hands-on assistants to their children. family days are free drop-in activities on selected weekend afternoons from3 to 5 pm—no registration necessary.

prospects:an Exploration of miningsat, Oct 17, 3–5pmthe center, KetchumFreefamilies will have an opportunity to tour the show, talk about the artwork and create their own art project.

Outside in:indian art abroadsat, Jan 30, 3–5pmthe center, haileyFreeparents and kids will explore a variety of cultural activites including sari tying, printmaking and story telling.

tEEN wOrKshOps

teen workshops are co-sponsored by yaK! and are designed to be fun, creative, educational activities just for teens. please call 726.9491 in advance to guarantee your spot.

prospects: an Exploration of miningsat, Nov 14, 10am–4pmthe center, hailey$10 pre-registrationstudents will create handmade books inspired by historical materials from local mining areas. students will be taught the bookmaking process from beginning to end while also learning about the wood river valley’s rich mining history.

Beginning/intermediate Oil painting with Jennifer Bellingertues & weds, Oct 20–Nov 4, 12–4pmthe center, hailey$190 members / $240 nonmembersregistration deadline: tue, Oct 6

the focus of this six-session class will be learning to “see” color and mix it. we will explore color theory by making a color wheel, a value scale and intensity scale. students will learn how to set up and light a still life and paint simple studies. intermediate students will be given individual guidance to help them reach the next level in their own painting process.

missiON the mission of the sun valley center for the arts is to stimulate and provoke the imagination while opening hearts and minds through diverse arts programs.

sun valley center programs are supported by the engl trust, the idaho com-mission on the arts, the national endowments for the arts and humanities, private foundations, proceeds from the sun valley center for the arts wine auction, grants, donations and your membership dues.

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prospects: an Exploration of miningFri, Oct 9 – Fri, dec 11

mining is an essential part of the story of the wood river valley. beginning in the 1860s, prospectors arrived in the valley in search of silver, galena and gold. the towns of bel-levue, hailey and Ketchum sprang up to serve an influx of immigrants who came from ireland, wales, germany and china to work the mines. although eventually replaced by the sheep industry and later tourism, the long-term impact of mining on the valley continues to resonate.

while mining is central to the history of our valley, it is very much a current topic in other parts of the united states and around the world. headlines warn us that we are running out of metals like copper and zinc and report mining disasters in utah, pennsyl-vania, russia and china. mountaintop removal mining in appalachia has leveled count-less mountains throughout west virginia and open pit mines dot the american west. in africa, desire for diamonds has fueled several civil wars. mining continues to play a vital role in the global economy and shows no signs of slowing as an industry. and mines, of course, employ workers who need the wages they earn. when mines close, towns suffer and sometimes fail.

in 2008, painter Jennilie Brewster visited the black thunder mine, the most productive open coal mine in the united states. a large scale painting she produced based on her visit will be accompanied by a new piece grounded in the history of mining in the west in the 19th century.

film and video artist valerie sullivan Fuchs has recently created a project examining the impact of mountain top removal (mtr) mining on eastern Kentucky. the installation consists of solar-powered light boxes and digital prints featuring images of the appalachian mountains and the results of mtr mining. these images will be mounted around the city of Ketchum.

alfredo Jaar has spent his career producing artwork that explores situations of social, racial and ethnic inequity. in the 1980s, he created gold in the morning, a film and photographic project that documented the manual labor of thousands of pit miners in brazil.

like Jaar, photographer sebastião salgado has traveled around the world documenting the lives of workers and migrants. the exhibition will feature photographs of serra pelada, once the largest open gold mine in the world, and images of coal miners in india.

victoria sambunaris has taken photographs of mines in the eastern and western united states. her aerial views capture the physical impact of mining on the landscape.

andre yi’s paintings of decaying and abandoned buildings at 19th-century mines in the american west explore the relationship between mining, landscape and architecture.

artist lucy raven has created an installation of photos taken while exploring the story behind daybreak, utah, an enormous housing development owned by Kennecott land, sister company to Kennecott mining. daybreak is located on land adjacent to the bingham copper mine.

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Opening celebration and membership partyFri, Oct 9, 5–8pmJoin us for an opening celebration and our annual membership party! meet some of the artists participating in prospects and view lucy raven’s film chinatown.

gallery walkFri, Oct 9 and Fri, Nov 27, 5–8pm Join us for drinks and appetizers, view the exhibition and see lucy raven’s chinatown.

Free Exhibition tourstue, Oct 20 & tue, Nov 10 at 2pm and by arrangementtrained docents offer new insight into the artwork on display in free tours of our exhibitions.

special EveningExhibition tourthu, Oct 15, 5:30pmFreeenjoy a glass of wine while you tour prospects with the exhibition’s curator.

Art clockwise from the top:

Alfredo Jaar, Gold in the morning (special

edition for Documenta ��), �00�, light box

with chromogenic transparency, courtesy

of the artist

Victoria sambunaris, Untitled (Gold mine

Pit, Fairbanks, AK), �00�, chromogenic

print, courtesy of the artist and Yancey

richardson Gallery, New York

Nay Aug mine, Deer creek, Wood river

Valley, idaho state Historical society,

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Andre Yi, Dwellings in ludlow, �006,

acrylic, ink and colored pencil on canvas,

courtesy of the artist

sebastião salgado, serra Pelada, brazil

(backs), �986, gelatin silver print, cour-

tesy of the artist and Yancey richardson

Gallery, New York

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the center galleries are always free and open to the public!docent tours of the exhibitions tuesdays, Oct 20 & Nov 10, at 2pm in Ketchum.center gallery hours: m–F 9am–5pmhailey gallery hours: w–F noon–5pm

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Julie weston, the good times are all gone Nowthu, Nov 5, 7pmthe center, KetchumFreewhat happens to a mining town after the mines are gone? hailey resident Julie weston has written a memoir, the good times are all gone now, about growing up in the once rowdy mining town of Kel-logg, idaho. her story starts the day the smokestack comes down and looks back into collective and personal memory to understand a way of life that is now over.

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red goldwed, Oct 21, 7pmthe center, KetchumFreethe bristol bay region of southwest alaska is home to the Kvichak and nush-agak rivers, the two most prolific sock-eye salmon runs left in the world. it is also home to the second largest deposit of copper, gold and molybdenum ever discovered. two mining companies have proposed an open-pit and underground mine at the headwaters of the two rivers. red gold, an award-winning documen-tary, introduces viewers to the region and gives those who live in and love the area the opportunity to tell the story of how this mine would affect their lives.

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Exploring mines of the wood river valleywith tom Blanchardsat, Oct 24, 10am–4pmthe center, hailey$25 / $50 nonmembersregistration deadline: Fri, Oct 9Join tom blanchard as he discusses the impact the mining industry has had on the culture and landscape of the wood river valley. see what is being done on the environmental front and how idaho has played a key role in setting federal policy relating to mine clean up. this class will be conducted outside at multiple mine sites, so wear appropriate clothing and footwear and pack a lunch and water.

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Family daysat, Oct 17, 3–5pm

teen workshopsat, Nov 14, 10am–4pm

this multidisciplinary project will examine mining’s

history as well as its controversial present through

lectures, visual arts exhibitions and films.

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mining the wood river valleyFri, sep 11 – Fri, Nov 27

explore the history of mining in the wood river valley through photographs drawn from the archives of the idaho state historical society and the hailey public library’s martyn mallory collection. made from the late 19th century to the 1940s, the photos give us a glimpse into life in the valley a century ago.

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Outside in: indian art abroadFri, dec 18 – sat, Feb 20

in the past decade, india has occupied an increasingly important place in the american imagination. the boom in the indian economy, its growing role as a global leader in technology, the controversy surround-ing u.s. outsourcing to india and the complex political relationship between india and its neighbor pakistan have all given the nation a prominent role in u.s. newspapers and newscasts. simultaneously, india’s lit-erature, films and visual arts have enjoyed ever-grow-ing popularity among audiences around the world.

this multidisciplinary project will explore the arts of india through the lens of indian artists, writ-ers and filmmakers. at a time when more than 22 million indians live abroad, the project will present work made primarily by artists and thinkers living and working outside india. among the participating artists are:

chitra ganeshgauri gillBaseera Khanannu palakunnathu matthew

the exhibition will also include a selection of work from the pacific asia museum in pasadena, ca, exploring the role of the hindu god ganesha, the remover of obstacles, in contemporary indian society.

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gay Bawa Odmark: reinventing indian traditionsFri, dec 4–Fri, Feb 26

longtime wood river valley resident gay Bawa Odmark was born in lahore, in what is now pakistan, and spent part of her childhood in calcutta before her family left india at the height of the violence that followed partition in 1947. she has spent her life moving between the united Kingdom, the united states and the indian subcontinent. an accomplished photographer, painter and printmaker, she creates work that draws on her memories and experience of india as well as her studies of hindu mythology and indian history. this exhibition features pieces that explore themes such as the god ganesha, the symbolism of the lotus, the tradition of painting hands and feet with henna and diwali, the hindu festival of lights. combining painting, photography, etching, chine-collé and stitchery, these delicate works reflect the influence of india on odmark’s artistic practice at the same time that they are uniquely personal artworks.

Opening celebrationFri, dec 4, 5:30–7pmJoin us for drinks and appetizers as we celebrate the opening ofgay bawa odmark’s exhibition. the artist will speak about her work at 6pm.

Free Exhibition tourtue. dec 29 at 2pm and by arrangementtrained docents offer new insight into the art-

work on display in free tours of our exhibitions.

gallery walkwed, dec 30, 5–8pm Join us for drinks and appetizers and view the exhibition.

ragamala danceFri, Jan 15, 7:30pmsee the performance series section for details.

indian cooking with gay Bawa Odmark sun, Jan 24

Bollywood Film Nightthu, Jan 28

Family daysat, Jan 30, 3–5pmsee the classes section for details.

salman rushdie thu, Feb 11, 7pmsee the lecture series section for details.

Art from top:

baseera Khan, reductive Histories

of saag Paneer, �009, acrylic and

ink on paper, courtesy of the artist

and Hosfelt Gallery, san Francisco

Annu Palakunnathu matthew,

traditional American indian mother

and child / contemporary indian

American mother & stepchild, �00�.

courtesy of sePiA, New York

Gay bawa odmark, lotus roots,

monotype, �00�, courtesy of the

artist and Gail severn Gallery,

Ketchum

ragamala Dance