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Sun Valley Field School

Spend a week inside one of the most vibrant arts communities in Idaho.

The Sun Valley Field School is a one-week immersive experience where Boise State students step directly into the creative world of Sun Valley, Ketchum and the Wood River Valley. Instead of just studying arts careers, you’ll experience them firsthand.

You’ll meet musicians, gallery owners, filmmakers, writers, curators and arts leaders while gaining behind-the-scenes access to galleries, festivals, performances and creative organizations.

Through workshops, conversations with professionals and hands-on experiences, you’ll explore what it really takes to build a career in the art, gaining real exposure to both the creative and administrative sides of arts careers.

Apply to the Sun Valley Field School

Field school details

Accepted School of the Arts students will be given a permission number to register for 3 credits of AE 397 Sun Valley Field School on May 1, 2026.

What’s included
  • 4-night hotel stay (August 11-15, 2026)
  • All meals provided
  • All transportation to and from Ketchum, Idaho
Eligibility
  • Open to declared majors, minors and/or certificates in departments within the School of the Arts 
  • Must have a 3.0 GPA and be in good standing with the university
  • Must be available for the five-day program and pre-field school meetings in July and August
  • Must have upper division standing
Application timeline
  • Application deadline: April 15, 2026
  • Decisions released, permission numbers granted: May 1, 2026

Application information

This immersive experience is designed for upper-division students preparing to transition into professional creative work across multiple disciplines. Your letter should demonstrate interest in real-world engagement and a thoughtful connection to your future goals.

Letter of application

In your letter of application, please address the following:

  • Why do you want to participate in the Sun Valley Field School?
  • How does this experience align with your future professional goals?
  • Why is interdisciplinary collaboration in the arts important to you?
Qualities of a strong applicant

Strong applications will demonstrate:

  • Readiness, eagerness, excitement for immersive, public-facing experiences
  • Curiosity beyond their primary discipline and openness to interdisciplinary learning
Writing guidelines
  • 300-500 words
  • Students are encouraged to write in their own voice without assistive technologies or writing tools
  • Provide specific examples over general statements
  • Carefully proofread

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