Art Under the Elms

Main Campus of Lewis-Clark State College

500 8th Avenue

Lewiston, Idaho

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The 39^th annual Art Under the Elms is a three-day arts festival presented by Lewis-Clark State College’s Center for Arts & History. This cherished community event benefits both the participating artists & LC State’s Center for Arts & History. The Center’s mission is to connect the campus, community, & world through experiences in arts, culture, & the humanities. All proceeds from the event support the Center’s programming through exhibitions, public programs, & arts education initiatives. Art Under the Elms also coincides with Lewis-Clark State College’s Family Weekend, which draws families & friends of current students as well as alumni to the college, & the event is free and open to the public.

In addition to showcasing 75 artisan vendors, Art Under the Elms features hands-on activities for children in the Children’s Art Tent, a variety of food vendors, pop-up art exhibits & outdoor art installations, a line-up of live music, dance, & theater performances, poetry & prose readings and film screenings. The event is hosted on LC State’s scenic campus in Lewiston, ID. 

As one of LC State’s signature annual events, Art Under the Elms attracts more than 3,000 visitors over three days, thanks to extensive marketing efforts, including print, newspaper, website, radio, and social media promotions.