City of Ketchum Arts Commission Announces the Completion of New Art Mural

KETCHUM, Idaho – The City of Ketchum and the Ketchum Arts Commission invite you to celebrate their newest project, a mural on display at the Ketchum/Sun Valley Visitor Center.

Local artist Molly Snee was recently commissioned to design and paint a mural adding visual interest to the Visitor Center through original artistic work that reflects the character of the City of Ketchum.

The painting includes elements that all viewers can recognize; Snee’s rendition of Idaho’s state bird, the Mountain Bluebird; the familiar cairn; and Ketchum’s dark skies.

The mural, which was funded by private donors and a grant from the Idaho Commission on the Arts, spans a 9’ x 25’ wall in the Ketchum/Sun Valley Visitor Center.

“This stunning mural has revitalized the Visitor Center and captures the spirit of Ketchum,” said Mayor Neil Bradshaw. “I am thrilled by what Molly has created for our community and visitors, and thankful for the generous support of the Idaho Commission on the Arts and our private donors.”

Snee’s work, entitled Idaho Blue, underscores the city’s commitment to the value of art and its added vibrancy to Ketchum.

When asked about the mural, Snee said, “I wanted to highlight a few of my favorite sides of Idaho nature; especially the majestic night sky and bluebird days that often serve as the backdrop to the ways we experience nature in Ketchum, big and small.”

Molly Snee is a Virginia native who moved to Idaho after graduating from Syracuse University with a degree in fine arts and illustration. Snee provides drawings to BuzzFeed, The New York Times and NPR among others. Currently, Snee works for the City of Ketchum providing original artwork and graphic design services for the city’s newsletter, Word on the Street; marketing materials for city events; informational brochures and other city projects.

Photo: Idaho Blue