City of Moscow Arts

10/29/2026

🐢 Storm Drain Murals 🐢

The Storm Drain Mural program was created to raise public awareness for the direct connection between storm drains and local streams. This opportunity invites artists to share two-dimensional artwork with the public while illustrating Moscow’s commitment to the environment.

This year’s installations feature designs by Ashley Isenberger and Julene Ewert. Keep an eye out for individual artist profiles in the next couple of weeks. In the meantime, head down to Main St. to enjoy these artworks in person!

More information about the City of Moscow Public Art program is available here: https://www.ci.moscow.id.us/218/Public-Art

Contact the City of Moscow Arts Department with any questions: [email protected]

📸 Geoff Crimmins

10/28/2026

“Forged in Moscow” is a new mural by Taylor Shaw located at the City Shop at the intersection of Polk and Public Streets. Check it out today! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c9z52OFMsI

Click the link in the bio for more information or contact [email protected].

Support for City of Moscow Arts Department programming comes from the Idaho Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

10/26/2026

Plein Air – it’s a BEAUTIFUL thing! But there’s only a couple days left to see it. Stop by the Third Street Gallery by Friday, October 30 to look at this year’s crop of paintings.

The gallery is located at 206 E Third Street, and the public is invited to visit from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.

More information about Palouse Plein Air is available at: https://www.ci.moscow.id.us/216/Palouse-Plein-Air or by contacting the City of Moscow Arts Department with questions at: [email protected]

Photo credit: Jonah Radeke

10/22/2026

Take some time to celebrate!

The biennial Mayor’s Arts Awards event is set for Thursday, November 5 at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to join in this event at the 1912 Center, where award recipients will be honored with a ceremony led by Mayor Hailey Lewis. This year’s award recipients are:
• Molly Klingler for Outstanding University Student
• Lester Ivar Nelson & Pat Hart for Arts Advocacy
• Palouse Women Artists for Outstanding Contribution as a Non-profit Organization
• Stacy Isenbarger for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts

The event will include desserts made by Goose House Bakery, a no-host bar by Pour Company, and music by DJ Def Jim. The event is open to the public, and attendance is available free of charge.

More information about the program, including a list of past award recipients, is available on the City of Moscow website: https://www.ci.moscow.id.us/215/Mayors-Arts-Awards or by contacting the Arts Department at [email protected]

Support for City of Moscow Arts Department programming comes from the Idaho Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

10/19/2026

There’s a new public art coming to Moscow, ID, and your perspective is needed!

Now is the time to contribute words to be incorporated into a new sculpture to be installed at the City of Moscow Police Department. Word suggestions will be accepted until October 23, 2026.

The sculpture, called “Eternal Watch,” is being created by artist Ken McCall. As part of his final design proposal, McCall requested that Moscow community members provide words to be placed in the area around the police officer figure. Public input on this part of the design is being accepted online: https://www.ci.moscow.id.us/FormCenter/Arts-24/2026-MPD-Sculpture-Public-Input-Form-225

City staff will accommodate members of the public who wish to provide public comment on paper. Set up an appointment by contacting [email protected].

Contact the City of Moscow Arts Department with any other questions at [email protected]

10/13/2026

Third Street Gallery is full! Just absolutely jam-packed, stuffed with 155 landscape paintings made during Palouse Plein Air. It’s a beautiful thing. And it’s not too late to experience this exhibition, which will run through Friday, October 30.

The gallery is located at 206 E Third Street, and the public is invited to visit from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.

More information about Palouse Plein Air is available at: https://www.ci.moscow.id.us/216/Palouse-Plein-Air or by contacting the City of Moscow Arts Department with questions at: [email protected]

📸 Jonah Radeke

10/07/2026

ARTIST OPPORTUNITY!!!

The submission period for the mural project at the East City Park Stage is officially OPEN! The mural will be installed on the new stage, which is slated for completion in spring 2027.

Applications will be accepted via Submittable until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17. Follow this link for more information about the project and to complete an application: https://moscowarts.submittable.com/submit.

Contact the City of Moscow Arts Department with any other questions at [email protected]

10/06/2026

Don't miss this feast for the senses! Reinaldo Gil Zambrano is a UI alumnus who is making amazing things happen in this region, both as an artist and educator. See the poster! Hear the band and choir! Enjoy tasty treats from Clamorous Cicada!

We proudly bring this event to the community through partnership with University of Idaho Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival.

Introducing the 2027 LHJF poster artist, Reinaldo Gil Zambrano. See you on 10/7 at City of Moscow Arts | 5:30 p.m.

Reinaldo Gil Zambrano, or RGZ, a UI Alum, is an award-winning printmaking artist and muralist who earned his M.F.A from the University of Idaho. A native of Venezuela, he is currently an Associate Professor of Printmaking and Drawing at Gonzaga University. RGZ brings a passion for education and mentorship to the next generation of artists. His teaching is complemented by his role in Spokane arts, where he co-founded the Spokane Print and Publishing Center and founded Spokane Print Fest—initiatives that promote collaboration among artists and the public.

RGZ's work has earned national and international recognition, with exhibitions spanning the United States, Europe, and Latin America, including in prominent institutions such as the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, the Library of Congress (Washington, DC) and the Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art (Kennesaw, GA). Recently, Southern Graphic International honored RGZ with the 2025 Mid-Career Printmaker Award, further solidifying his impact on the printmaking scene. https://rgzprints.com/

10/05/2026

It's an evening with University of Idaho Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival at Moscow City Hall. Join us at 5:30 on October 7 for music, visual art, and good conversations!

Join us on Oct. 7 for the 2026 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Commemorative Poster Unveiling reception. Be among the first to see the 2027 commemorative poster by Reinaldo Gil Zambrano, an acclaimed artist and U of I alumnus and get a sneak peek at the festival lineup.

- Live performances by the UI Chamber Jazz Choir, directed by Dan Bukvich, and the World Beat Ensemble, led by Navin Chettri.
- Meet the artist, Reinaldo Gil Zambrano
- Selected posters from previous years will be for sale, along with a limited-edition set of 2027 poster prints
- Enjoy refreshments provided by Clamorous Cicada

Don't miss this FREE event at Third Street Gallery in Moscow City Hall, 5:30 pm