In anticipation of the August 2015 valley-wide tour of artist studios, the Sun Valley Center for the Arts and the Wood River Valley Studio Tour invite working artists to attend the 2015 ARTIST EDUCATION SERIES. For more information on the studio tour, visit www.wrvstudiotour.com.

What is public art and how is it different than creating work for a gallery or commercial context? How can artists transition into public art by working with fabricators, collaborating with other artists, or thinking differently about what they design? Karen Bubb, who teaches "Public Art Academy" in Boise and is a member of a national board for public art, will provide an overview of the current public art field and specific tips on applying for projects. Artists who are interested in "breaking in" to the public art field are encouraged to attend. Citizens interested in art in public places are also welcome.

Karen Bubb holds a Masters in Public Administration, a Graduate Certificate in Community & Regional Planning, Boise State University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Oregon. Karen Bubb is Public Arts Manager for the Boise City Department of Arts & History and Capital City Development Corporation (Boise’s downtown redevelopment agency). She is also an Affiliate for Boise State University’s (BSU) Centre for Creativity and Innovation in the College of Business and Economics.

Bubb consults and provides workshops statewide for municipalities and arts organizations regarding public art, creativity and cultural policy and is an adjunct professor at BSU. Bubb is also an active visual artist. She works in many mediums including stained glass, hand-built ceramics, encaustic painting, printmaking and collage. This program is co-sponsored by the Ketchum Arts Commission.