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.

Andria Friesen will share her 30+ years of fine art industry experience with professional artists seeking to understand how to communicate effectively with art dealers and how to prepare for gallery relationships.

Andria Friesen moved to Idaho in 1986 to establish Friesen Gallery Sun Valley. Twenty-two of the Gallery's twenty-eight and counting years included a second location, Friesen Gallery Seattle. The Gallery was located across from the Seattle Art Museum was Andria's endeavor from 1990-2012. Friesen Gallery is recognized for showcasing artists of national and international recognition, representing an array of mediums. In 2009 Andria composed and published Speak For The Trees, a 200-page hardcover book featuring 76 important artists from around the world. Poignant offerings by 70+ significant authors (throughout history) are also showcased. Andria is an active Board Member of the Sun Valley Wellness Festival, other contributions to the community include Co-Chair of the 2013 Sun Valley Center for the Arts Wine Auction and she is a founding member of Animal Hospice/Compassionate Crossings.