Arts and Culture
We're fortunate to have a thriving artist community here in the Jocko Valley. Artists of all kinds and all ages can draw inspiration from the scenic beauty of the Jocko Valley and from the area's rich cultural heritage.
From Gallery to CDC Office
Art is a big part of life here in Arlee and the Jocko Valley. For years, the building that now houses the Arlee CDC was the Hangin' Art Gallery. We're proud to carry on that tradition with displays by local artists, art workshops, and special events like Fourth Fridays. You're welcome to come in and see our current displays during our office hours, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
Fourth Fridays
On the fourth Friday of every other month, we celebrate local artists with displays of their work and an open house from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Stop in for food, fun, and exhibits that showcase the amazing talent we have here in the Jocko Valley. Seen here is a display of botanical weavings by Bonnie Tarses and textural photographs by Marti de Alva.
Killdeer Artisans Guild
We worked with local artists to form Killdeer Artisans Guild, an artist's cooperative here in the Jocko Valley. Follow them on Facebook to find out about their upcoming events, and come into our office/art gallery on Fourth Fridays or during our business hours - many of the Guild's artists are featured in our gallery and the displays change often.
Indigenous Arts
ACDC helped fund the first project of an Indigenous Arts program, Npustin (npoosteen), meaning “thinking with the heart” in the Salish language. “Heart of the Bitterroot: Voices of Salish and Pend d’Oreille Women,” a CD of traditional songs, stories and music, was produced by Julie Cajune with spoken word writing by Jennifer Finley.
Theater
Our artistic outreach programs have included native playwright workshops and a Npustin Summer Theater production of “Moon Over Mission Dam” by Victor Charlo at Pow Wow Grounds and SKC Theater.