Parks Exhibition Center
The Parks Exhibition Center is a focal point of the Idyllwild
Arts campus. It is open throughout the year and serves
to enrich the Academy and Summer Program by featuring
the work of students, faculty and visiting artists. The
1400 square foot space was dedicated in 2002 and is a
gift of Elizabeth B. Parks.
During the academic year, September through May, the Parks
Center is an integral part of the Academy's Visual Art
program. It offers students the opportunity to view art
works firsthand in a professional gallery setting. Parks
is an invaluable educational tool, providing a forum for
critical dialogue between the students and artists. It
has become a dynamic part of Idyllwild Arts, hosting readings,
performances and local community events.
Academy Hours, September
- May
Monday-Friday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; or by appointment.
call (951)659-2171 ext. 2251
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In the summer season, June to August 18, 2006 , the Center
features Native American art and work by visiting artist/faculty.
During the first two weeks of the season, works by Painting’s
Edge program visiting artists are featured. Artists’
receptions, lectures and demonstrations are scheduled
throughout the summer.
Summer Hours, June
24 - August 18
Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sunday: 12:00
noon – 5:00 pm;
closed Monday. Artists’ receptions each Monday at
8:00 pm through July 24.
For information, contact Parks
Exhibition Center Manager, e-mail,
951-659-2171, ext. 2251.
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2008
Shows :

smARTS,
IDYLLWILD SCHOOL STUDENT SHOW
March
7 – 14, 2008
Opening Reception, March 7, 6:30 pm
An exhibition featuring the
artwork of Kindergarten through 8th grade students who
participate in the Idyllwild School PTA smARTS Project.
smARTS is a program started by parents to bring art instruction
into the public school.
Funded by grants and staffed by talented local artists
of all media, the smARTS Program provides over 200 art
classes during the school year.
Join us March 7 at 6:30pm for a free opening reception
and family activity night with lots of hands-on art projects
for the whole family!
smARTS will run through March 14, 2008. For further information
contact the Parks Exhibition Center at (951) 659-2171
x.2251

Inside
/ Out
Group
Sculpture Exhibition
February 8-29
Artist Reception
February 8, 2008 6:30 p.m.
Group Sculpture Exhibition
including Dean DeCocker, Linda Parnell, Alison J. Petty,
Gordon Senior, and Phillip Smith-The Art Office. This
wide ranging group of California Artists deal with internal
and external structures, referencing body and organic
form in their work.

Lathing Lilies
Eric
Metzler: 20 Year Retrospective
Photography and Mixed Media
January 7-25
Artist Reception
January 11, 2008 6:30 p.m.
Parks Exhibition Center
Eric
Metzler has been a teacher of photography for the past
twenty years at Idyllwild Arts Academy. Lathing Lilies,
his twenty year retrospective, metaphorically references
the two major influences in his work—the early traditional
work in nature, portraiture and form versus the later
conceptual work in mixed media, sculpture and technology.
The work utilizes broad applications of symbolism, analogy,
exaggeration, abstraction, humor, religion, politics,
and technology.
See the most recent shows
here.
See Events
for the next Exhibition
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Eymann Sculpture Garden
Located on the grounds surrounding Parks Exhibition Center, the Eymann Sculpture Garden celebrates Jim and Marie Eymann’s commitment to the Idea of maintaining a beautiful landscape for the community. Dedicated in the fall of 2002, the garden chooses a new art piece each year. The process involves the entire Visual Art Community and the chosen Sculptor lectures and demonstrates for the students.
Eymann Sculpture Garden Gallery
Patrick Marold: Patrick Marold is the most recent visiting artist selected to add a work to the Eymann Sculpture Garden. His piece entitled "Swell" was installed on November 17, 2006.
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Call for Sculpture
We are currently accepting proposals for the 2008-09
school year to install an outdoor sculpture. The work
should respond to the region of the San Jacinto Mountains.
The selected artist will also interact with students during
a short workshop. This is a juried competition. Honorarium
with room, meals and some travel costs provided. The deadline
is May 31, 2009.
Send 15-20 slides, or CD, with resume, statement, proposal
and other information to:
Parks Exhibition Manager, PO Box 38, 52500 Temecula Rd.,
Idyllwild, CA 92549
e-mail
phone: (951) 659-2171 x2251
View a map of the Eyemann Sculpture Garden
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Idyllwild Arts Summer Program
Native American Arts & Faculty Exhibits - ongoing June 23 - August 15, 2008 |
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Reception for Summer Arts Faculty Exhibit
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Reception for Summer Arts Faculty Exhibit
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