The Sun Valley Center for the Arts wants to create a new home for the arts that will be a gift to the community for generations to come. Our vision is to build a facility that guarantees for the future that the Wood River Valley has a
- Hub of educational, entertaining and inspiring year-round cultural programming
- A resource to help shape future generations and ensures they grow up enriched by exposure to the arts
- A place to gather, celebrate and share experiences that reveal our community's values and common bonds
Designed by renowned architect Tom Kundig, the striking two-story building will feature flexible galleries, a state-of-the-art auditorium, modern classroom, and places to relax, converse or explore ideas. Outside, an ample park and plaza will provide a gathering space for the community and a venue for outdoor sculpture, performances and events. We invite you to picture this exciting future. If you have any questions or want to learn more about the project, please contact us.
Why now?
- Our population has grown and The Center's current facilities do not serve the interests, expectations and potential of our community
- The Arts play a critical role in making the Valley a dynamic place to live, work, raise a family and visit, yet there needs to be a place that guarantees that for the future.
- So much more is possible - from music, film, lectures and meet-the-artist opportunities to traveling exhibitions, more family programming and expanded resources for school tours.
- We're ready…having waited more than eight years for this vision to evolve, we now have the right place, at the right time, and the right team to make it a reality
We're proud of The Center's past, but it's time to think about what our community needs for the future How the New Center will be Different
- Open 6 days a week and regularly in the evenings
- New capabilities
- A welcoming lobby with ample room for receptions.
- A 400 seat hall for film, lecture, and ensemble performances
- A modern classroom
- Regularly scheduled curriculum of courses for all ages
- Proper equipment to work with a wide variety of media
- Space to accommodate many more students at a time
- New amenities
- Family friendly activities at the ready for drop-in visits
- Food and refreshments, provided in partnership with local restaurants
- A learning lounge and resource center
- Outdoor space for sculpture, performances, events and just hanging out.
- Better serve a broader audience
- Families
- People who work 9-5
- Adults who enjoy life-long learning
- School groups on field trips from within the Wood River Valley and across south central Idaho
- Expanded Opportunities for volunteers
- Meet and greet visitors
- Docent tours
- Kids activities
For more information about the building project and campaign, please contact Sally Boettger at (208) 726-9491 or sallyb@sunvalleycenter.org Building Facts
- Location: Corner of Second Avenue and 4th Street (across from the Ketchum post office)
- Size:
- Arts facility (above ground): 22,500 sq. ft.
- Underground parking and storage (lower level): additional 20,000 sq. ft.
- Materials:
- Glass; Light-gauge, weathered Steel; Wood; Concrete
- Status:
- Received approval from Ketchum Planning and Zoning in October 2007
- Completed design development phase
- Awaiting preparation of construction documents
- Timing:
- We will break ground when sufficient funds have been raised. Construction time is estimated to be 18-20 months
Building Features
- Museum-quality exhibition space- a main gallery plus two smaller gallery spaces
- An auditorium for lectures, films, small concerts and other modest-scale performances (approx. 400 seats)
- Greatly expanded modern classroom spaces that support the Center's important educational mission
- A learning lounge and resource center with computer work stations, children's art activities, interactive learning tools and access to the Center's program archives
- A park-like outdoor area that will accommodate sculpture, small performances and outdoor films and also provide room for classes to work directly from nature
- Ample lobby space for Center gatherings and receptions, as well as tables and chairs with a coffee/food kiosk
- Underground parking
- Sustainable Green design and construction - registered for LEED Certification
 The architect for the new Sun Valley Center for the Arts is Tom Kundig of Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen in Seattle. Kundig's designs successfully combine art, craft and the human experience of space. He is internationally recognized for his sense of the American Western landscape and for his integration of elegant architecture with the exploration and reinvention of parts of architecture that are overlooked or "forgotten," such as doors, windows and stairs. Kundig is the recipient of several awards and his work has been published in over 220 publications worldwide. Kundig has also lectured extensively on design and served as a university studio critic throughout the United States and in Japan. Recent Awards
- AIA Architecture Firm Award, Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects, 2009
- AIA National Housing Committee Award, Montecito Residence, 2009
- AIA National Housing Committee Award, Outpost, 2009
- American Architecture Award, Chicago Athenaeum, Outpost, 2009
- American Architecture Award, Chicago Athenaeum, The Rolling Huts, 2009
- AIA Northwest & Pacific Region Honor Award, The Rolling Huts, 2009
- AIA Northwest & Pacific Region Merit Award, Tye River Cabin, 2009
- Architectural Record, House of the Month, Montecito Residence, April 2009
- Residential Architect Design Award, Grand Award, Outpost, 2009
- Residential Architect Design Award, Grand Award, Rolling Huts, 2009
- Sunset – AIA Western Homes Awards, Honorable Mention, Montecito
Residence, 2009
- Treehugger: Best of Green, Best Architect, Tom Kundig, Olson Sundberg Kundig
Allen Architects, 2009
- National Design Award for Architecture, sponsored by the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, 2008
For architect's complete resume please visit www.oskaarchitects.com In keeping with our commitment to being a center for innovative ideas, the Sun Valley Center for the arts is proud to be constructing its new building according to the highest green building and performance standards. What is LEED?
- Leadership in Environmental Engineering and Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System was developed by the US Green Building Council to encourages sustainable green building and development practices
- Nationally recognized certification system
- Recognizes performance in 5 key areas of human and environmental health
- sustainable site development
- water savings
- energy efficiency
- materials selection
- indoor environmental quality
Why register for LEED certification?
- Environmental and financial benefits
- lower operating costs
- reduce waste sent to landfills
- conserve energy and water
- healthier and safer for occupants
- reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions
- demonstrate an owner's commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility
Where can LEED projects be found?
- In 41 different countries around the world
- There are 93 projects in the U.S. that are in the "interpretive center category"
- There are 29 registered museums
- Of those 29 museums 13 specifically used the term "arts" in their names
- There are 33 projects registered in Idaho; only 1 is residential
- In Idaho there are currently 5 buildings that achieved LEED status as of January 1, 2008
- Banner Bank Building- Boise; platinum status
- Ada County Courthouse- Boise; silver status
- Front 5 Building- Boise; certified status
- Premier/Title One Building- Nampa; certified status
- Boise WaterShed- Boise; certified status
Locally, there are 4 projects registered (as of May 2008)
- Habitat for Humanity - Bellevue House
- Rocky Mountain Hardware- Hailey
- Sweetwater- Hailey
- The Sun Valley Center for the Arts- Ketchum
How is LEED certification achieved?
- Projects are registered by submitting a completed registration form
- Follow a Project Checklist in order to gain the necessary number of points that qualify a project for Platinum, Gold, Silver or Certified LEED status
- There are 4 levels and 69 possible points
- The Center is pursuing Silver status
For more information about LEED certification please visit the U.S. Green Building Council website at www.usbgc.org. Realizing the vision of a new Art Center is dependent on everyone's generosity. If you believe that the Arts play a vital role in making the Wood River Valley a dynamic and exciting place to live, work, raise a family and visit, then this project presents you with a unique opportunity to invest in the community and leave a legacy for the future. Campaign Team
Tod R. Hamachek, General Campaign Chair and Board President Mark Caraluzzi Earl Cohen Susan Cohen Lawrence B. Helzel Kathleen M. Jones Karl Krekow Robin Leavitt Jeanne Meyers Sara Nelson Adrian Norris Trina Peters Linda A. Potter Ann Puchner Robin Reiners Jennifer Roberts Carol Scheifele-Holmes Kevin Stuessi Gail S. Thornton Jack Thornton Jeri Waxenberg Shelley Williams Trish Wilson Dave Wilson Tim Wolff Goal & Status
- $17 million Goal
- Covers everything:
- Construction ($8.75 million)
- Endowment ($2 million)
- Real Estate Purchase
- Design and Engineering
- Furnishing, Fixtures and Moving Expenses
- Workforce Housing Requirement
- Contingency and Financing
- Fundraising
- Completed Board and staff phase with 100% participation
- Currently 1/3 of the way toward our goal
- Actively seeking leadership support for the project
How can you help? The Center welcomes interest from anyone who wants to support the project financially. To find out how you can help, please contact Sally Boettger, Director of Development, (208) 726-9491 or sallyb@sunvalleycenter.org
- Recognition and Naming Opportunities are available
- There are multiple ways of giving from outright donations of cash, securities, tangible property to planned gifts and contributions of materials and services.
- Contributions can be pledged over several years.
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