Ketchum Arts Commission Members

Sophie Sawyers, Vice Chair

Sophie is an educator with interests in culturally responsive and social emotional learning. Before joining the Sun Valley Community School as a Third Grade teacher, she was Director of Learning and Engagement at the Sun Valley Museum of Art. Sophie earned a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Education from Bowdoin College. For as long as she can remember, Sophie has loved art, travel, books, and the outdoors. She has hiked all 211 miles of the John Muir Trail in Northern California, enjoys painting flowers with watercolors, and is happy to call the Wood River Valley home.

Rebecca Larson

Born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho Rebecca grew up in the Fine Arts Department at Idaho State University where her mother served as Chairman. Being exposed to the creative arts at an early age, she developed a love and understanding of the importance that art has within society. After graduating from the University of Idaho with a BFA in Theater Arts and Dance, she moved to New York City to pursue a career in the performing arts. During her time in NYC, she co-hosted and co-produced works such as Boom Done Live - a live music podcast with a residency at GTR Guitars Studio, and The Mixed Media Method - a multi-media artistic experience at Le Poisson Rouge. Although she loved the urban experience and the depth of culture and creativity that existed in New York, Rebecca moved back to Idaho in 2018 to be closer to family, and help on her father’s cattle ranch. Still loving the creative arts, Rebecca currently works at Sun Valley Contemporary Gallery and performs occasionally with local theater companies.

Meredith Skillman

For the past 8 years, Meredith Skillman has served as Registrar at Gail Severn Gallery in Ketchum. She has over 10 years’ experience working in galleries, including Timothy Taylor Gallery, London. Growing up in a family of professional musicians, Meredith has a life-long love for music and the performing arts and is formally trained in vocal performance as a spinto soprano. Locally, she has participated in St. Thomas Playhouse productions, including the role of Maria Von Trapp in Sound of Music and Cinderella in Into the Woods. She also sings with St. Thomas Church Choir.  Meredith holds Bachelor's degrees in Art History & American History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Arts in Contemporary Art from Sotheby’s Institute, London, and recently gained certification for Fine Arts Appraisal as an Associate Member of the Appraisers Association of America. 

Wendel Wirth - Bio coming soon

Staff/Community Liaisons

Daniel Hansen, Director of Community Engagement
Cyndy King, Community Engagement Specialist