Events

Art in the Plaza

EVENTS

“3rd Generation” by Tony Moody
“Wild as Roan” by Tony Moody
“Steel on Black” by Tony Moody

July at Gallery 55

We celebrate our country’s 250th birthday with an exhibit of Tony Moody’s photographs of wild horses, quintessential icons of the American West. Tony Moody, who specializes in Idaho wild horses and history, faithfully captures his subjects with digital photography, then uses digital magic to further interpret the images. Influenced by his earlier experience with watercolor, the results are stunning.

Please join us for a reception to celebrate the work of Tony Moody. The reception is July 4th, 4-6:30 p.m.

View Tony Moody’s work and the work of over twenty regional artists at Gallery 55 during the month of July. The gallery is open 11-5 daily.

What: Reception
When: Saturday, July 4, 4-6:30 pm
Where: Gallery 55, 311 E. Lake St., downtown McCall
Admission: Free

“3Sep24C” by Dave Thomas
“16Sep24A” by Dave Thomas
The Cowbelles

August at Gallery 55

McCall resident Dave Thomas is our August guest artist. Dave Thomas’ five-decade career draws on art history, the landscapes of California, Montana, and Idaho. Born in Fresno in 1949, he began painting at fifteen and has sustained an uninterrupted studio practice ever since. His formative years on the California coast — surfing and sailing — shaped a lasting artistic philosophy centered on instinctive, responsive decision-making, echoed in his approach to canvas. Thomas earned his B.F.A. and M.F.A. from the California Institute of the Arts in 1974. His work has been exhibited across the United States and is held in numerous private collections. He lives and works in McCall, Idaho.

Please join us for a reception August 1, 4-6:30 p.m., with live music by The Cowbelles.

View Dave Thomas’ work and the work of over twenty regional artists at Gallery 55 during the month of August. The gallery is open 11-5 daily.

What: Reception with live music by The Cowbelles
When: Saturday, August 1, 4-6:30 pm
Where: Gallery 55, 311 E. Lake St., downtown McCall
Admission: Free

Photo by Marcia Hietala

Art in the Plaza 2026

Make your plans! Gallery Fifty-Five is again sponsoring its annual August art fair. You may know it as Art in the Courtyard, but this year it is called Art in the Plaza after the venue name, Depot Plaza. We have consolidated the event from two areas to one, taking full advantage of the Depot Plaza stage area across from Legacy Park on Payette Lake. Everyone, artists and fair attendees, will still have convenient access to the Salmon River Brewery in the Courtyard and to other nearby McCall restaurants. There will also be a new addition to the art fair, a wine bar in the Depot Plaza area. The fair dates are August 28-30.

The deadline for applications for booth space was July 1. If you are an artist interested in participating, click HERE for more information or to apply. There will be a $20 fee for late entries.

Event Email: gallery55aic@gmail.com
Website: https://galleryfiftyfive.com

WORKSHOPS

Check this space for future workshops

You may be interested in workshops sponsored by the McCall Arts & Humanities Council. See the MAHC website for more information.

Are you interested in teaching a workshop at Gallery Fifty-Five? Gallery Fifty-Five, located in the heart of downtown McCall on Payette Lake, is a beautiful location for a workshop. Space is limited to four students inside, but in the summer you can use the back porch and, weather permitting, the grassy area by the lake. The gallery is especially well-suited for plein air painting, providing plenty of opportunity for students to explore McCall and the lake scenery within walking distance. We have tables and chairs, or you may provide your own. Gallery Fifty-Five workshops are advertised in online calendars, social media, our newsletter and on our website. For more information, email us at gallery55art@gmail.com.

To schedule a workshop, submit your workshop proposal here.