Mission: The organization is dedicated to engaging in activities that promote and further the reputation of the idyllwild community as a nationally recognized fine arts center for education, creativity and exhibition.
Programs: Nine art alliance of idyllwild sponsored events were held throughout the year to which thousands were in attendance overall. A total of $3625 was donated to the smarts program at the elementary school, the associates of idyllwild arts, the lemon lily festival, jazz in the pines, and the tree lighting ceremony.
three 2nd saturday art faires were held at which participating artists were able to display and sell their work.
aai placed throughout the community 22 theme painted aluminum deer created by participating artists.
aai assumed responsibility for overseeing maintenance of the tree monument in the middle of the village. The monument was created by local artist david roy.
As an resident artist in Idyllwild,the Art Alliance of Idyllwild help to create for me a place to join with like minded people, to show my art in members show & juried shows, more opportunities to display & promote. Members receive listing in AAI’s Gallery Guide, Web site www.artininyllwild.com; guide distribution in Idyllwild galleries and to travel and tourism representatives throughout Riverside County; links on the AAI Web site;Idyllwild youth visual arts programs including AAI’s successful Art Walk and Wine Tasting and Eye of the Artist art show and fund-raiser,
This membership based arts organization has put Idyllwild on the map as one of the 100 Best Art Towns in America as selected by author John Villani. It's leadership has put on meaningful events in support of artists and galleries in the village. The events have supported the cultural tourism economy of Idyllwild for many years. The focus on art education has increased the opportunities for children to become exposed to and involved in the visual arts.
Supports Art Education in the San Jacinto mountain area. The events we put on are fabulous. www.artinidyllwild.com for more information, or become a fan on facebook. Search for "Art Alliance of Idyllwild".
