The 12th annual Evening of the Arts fundraiser for Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital was held last week, and brought many supporters out to enjoy fine art, the artists who made it, music, and both live and silent auctions.  The auction tables were overflowing with over 70 auction baskets, and the live auction portion of the evening featured competitive bidding for some unique items by local donors and artists.

Over the last decade-plus, the Evening of the Arts has provided an opportunity for local artists to showcase their talents.  This year, the focus was on featured artists Robert Bullcreek (metal art), Anthon Burbidge (woodworking), Stephanie Jones (wooden floral arrangements), Britney Leckie (photography), and Dan Lewis (oil painting). In addition, the chalk art of the 4th graders and the pointillist art of the 5th graders of Malad Elementary School and works of art by Malad Middle and High School students was displayed for visitors to enjoy up close and personal.

Three enchanting chorale numbers were provided by the Malad High School Chamber Choir. Also representing  Malad High School were the culinary arts students, who made the grab-and-go bags of popcorn. 

All proceeds will go toward the purchase of much-
needed equipment and ongoing renovation of patient rooms in the local Hospital. The Evening of the Arts is the major fund raiser sponsored by the Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital Foundation, and the community was out in force in support.  Silent auction tables buzzed all night long until the final bell, and after placing a bid the only option was to get back in line to make a new bid, since the first one would almost always have been beaten by the time you made it around again.

Steve Daniels took over auctioneer duties once again, and kept the jokes and the bidding lively, as bidders competed for original artwork including Robert Bullcreek’s Metal Art, Dan Lewis’ Bear Ink Art, Dianne Adams’ “Cowboys” Painting, Doug Adams’s “Renewal Bell”, Jerry Camp’s “Passing Storm”, as well as a Fish Haven, ID stay from Nate Whittaker.

Throughout the night, friends, family, providers, board members, artists, and interested members of the community mingled and spent a warm evening together supporting local artists and the hospital.

Members of the Foundation Board are Lynn Moore, Chair, Kallie Blaisdell, Bonnie John, Paula Davis, Debbie Bean, Brandon Ekstrom, Jody Farr, Elvin Hill, Kathy Hubbard, Krista Karn, Grant Steed, John Williams, and Jean Thomas (ex officio).

Donors to the event included: Agrisource, Allen Drug & Sue Evans, Anna Naylor Photography, ATC Communications, Basic American Foods, Black Swan, Blue Goose, Buttars Tractor, Cache Valley Center for the Arts, City of Malad, Country ChemDry, CWC, Defend Pest & Lawn, Dude Ranch, Edith’s Collective, Firth Cattle Company, Hale Centre Theatre, Hess Lumber, Hess Pumice, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, Idaho Milling & Grain, Iron Door Arts & Theater, J Peak Propane, Jones Brothers Property Maintenance, Just for Fun Toys, Just Kiddin’ Around, Kanine Korner, Ken Tooke 2-K Wood Works, Krista Karn, Lava Hot Springs, Legrande Aqua Plunge, Little Giant Ladder, Malad Rock, Malad Valley Dental Clinic, Storage Towel Bar, Marvell Building Solutions, Minky Couture, Mollie’s Café, NAPA Hess Truck, Auto, Ag, Newswander Apiaries, On The Run, Once Upon A Tee, Oneida County EMS, Oneida Crisis Center, Oneida Family Dental, Pizza Stop, The Pines, Las Fiestas, Ron Keller Tire, Russell & Wendy Boyer & Rocking A Ranch, Salt of Earth, Studio 20, Techy Brits, The Gym, The Sharper Edge, Thomas Electric & Furniture, Thomas Market, Tiny Tots Daycare & Preschool, U&I Furniture, Up The Creek, Verlene Williams, Wildflower Salon, Wishing Willow Treats, Albert’s Service, Chivaroli & Associates, Ihler Hydro Seed, InReach Lab Partners Mountain States Insurance Group, Northern Title, PT Solutions-Greg Compton