The 13th 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 auctions of the “live” and “silent” varieties.  The auction tables were overflowing with auction baskets, and the live auction portion of the evening featured competitive bidding for some unique items by local donors and artists.

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.

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 Krystal Tavoian Fonnesbeck (drawing and painting), Nathan Maughan (metal work), Lloyd Bush (turquoise jewelry), Katie Tapp (oil painting), and Lisa Willie (photography).  The artists were all present to talk about their art with the attendees, and many of them donated auction items for the evening as well.

Artwork from a variety of students throughout the valley was also displayed during the evening.

In addition to artwork, students were also involved in the form of the Consumer Science Class at Malad High School, who made the refreshments, and the Malad High School Chamber Choir, who performed four numbers, “She’s Like a Swallow,” “Come to the Music,” Aloha ‘Oe,” and “Wayfaring Stranger” under the direction of Foster Garrett.

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.

Hospital CEO John Williams performed auctioneer duties, and kept the bidding lively, as bidders competed for original artwork including Dianne Adams paintings “Red Rock,” and “Sugar Pine,” a one of a kind bell crafted by artist Doug Adams, Jerry Camp’s painting “Solitude and Majesty,” Katie Tapp’s painting “The Barn,” Krystal Fonnesbeck’s “Lion” colored pencil work, a Blackstone Griddle from Ward’s Ace, a Camp Chef Smokepro from Hess Lumber, a Camp Chef Woodwind Pro Pellet Grill from Maddox Family Farms, and a Carbon fishing rod from Wasatch Rod Works.

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).  Hospital Board members are Shellee Daniels, Lance Bird, Susan Hill Krista Karn, Dan Bastian, Von Bean, Mary Lyndon, John Williams, and Bill Lewis.

The following is a list of donors and sponsors of the event’s auction items:

Agrisource, Allen Drug & Sue Evans, Bamma Wamma's, Basic American Foods, Black Swan, Boyer Welding - Parker Boyer, Brady's Plant Ranch, Broulim's, Burbidge Custom Timbers, City of Malad, Country ChemDry, CP Build, CWC, Daisy Hollow Floral & Gifts, Dan & Susan Williams, Davis Sod, Defend Pest & Lawn, Double or Nothing Wholesale, Edith's Collective, Emily Christiansen, Firth Cattle Company, Ganache Pastry & Gelato, Hair By Lisa, Haven Home Furnishings, Preston ID, Heather Phillips, Hess Lumber, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, InReach Lab Partners, J Peak Propane, John Wms. Properties, Kanine Korner, Krista Karn & Shelley Blaisdell, Kristi Christophersen, Lava Hot Springs, Legrande Aqua Plunge, Little Giant Ladder, Lloyd Bush, Malad Bowl, Malad Valley Dental Clinic, Minky Couture, Mountain Momma's Paw Spa, NAPA Hess Truck, Auto, Ag #1, Newswander Apiaries, On The Run, Oneida County EMS, Oneida Crisis Center, Oneida Family Dental, Photo Shoot with Lisa Willie, Pizza Stop/Las Fiestas, Malad Drive-In & Idaho Enterprise, Pizza Stop, The Pines, Rocking A Ranch Russell & Wendy Boyer, Ron Keller Tire, Skyway Golf & Country Club & Krista Karn, The Butcher Farm Store, The Gym, The Sharper Edge, Thomas Electric & Furniture, Tiny Tots Daycare & Preschool, Verlene Williams, Wildflower Salon, Wishing Willow Treats, Dianne Adams, Doug Adams, Jerry Camp, Krystal Fonnesbeck, Wasatch Rod Works, Ward's Ace & Country Store, Katie Tapp, Oxford Packing, Albert's Service, ATC Communications, Chivaroli & Associates, InReach Lab Partners, Mountain States Insurance Group, Northern Title, PT Solutions-Greg Compton