Reception at Victor City Art Gallery Celebrates Stef Schroeder.

Tetonia, Idaho resident, Stef Schroeder, has studied landscape painting for several years with a dedicated daily practice and focus since early 2023. Her current preferred mediums are oil paint and gouache.

Stef accredits her growing knowledge of art principles and painting techniques to workshops facilitated by artists including Robert Moore, Julie Davis, and Aimee Erickson. She has also been educated by world-renowned, local landscape painter, Scott Christensen through in-person workshops and his online course, Adventures of Painting.

The artist’s website, stefschroeder.com, is regularly updated with new works, and you can often see her paintings hanging along with other local artists at the Teton Arts Council Gallery, located in The Community Center in Driggs, Idaho.

I love to paint particularly Western Subjects. The things that make our valley so unique and beautiful: big skies with big clouds, mountain trails and country roads, fields of scrubby sage, and tall grass. My finished paintings come both from studies created in the field and photos snapped when inspired. Noticing the everyday moments in a beautiful place. Since painting landscapes, I often find myself driving home from town or hiking with a friend and thinking “Oh, that’s so beautiful! I want to paint that.”

The diﬃculty lies in simplifying an incredibly complex subject matter using the language of paint. I try to convey to the viewer what drew me to the scene. Was it the warmth of the light? The contrast of the cerulean sky with the ochre fields? The dense spring cumulus clouds? I reference the landscape masters of the early 20th century, including Edgar Payne, William Wendt, and John Carlson, for inspiration and clues to craftsmanship.

"Beauty is no material thing. Beauty cannot be copied. Beauty is the sensation of pleasure on the mind of the seer. No thing is beautiful. But all things await the sensitive and imaginative mind that may be aroused to pleasurable emotion at sight of them. This is beauty." ~ Robert Henri

A public reception will be held on January 21, 2025, 4-6 p.m.

Local Artist Displays at City Hall

Great News! The Parade Line-Up is Back on Elm Street! 🎉
Get ready for a fantastic day—horses will once again be staged in the horse arena, and the timeless classics from the Laid-Back Car Show will shine in Sherman Park. Join us for all the fun, flair, and hometown pride!  Please print off the 2025 Victor Parade Waiver and have filled out and ready for pick up on July 4th.  

City of Victor Announces 4th of July Parade Traffic Closures and Schedule Changes

VICTOR, IDAHO – The City of Victor, in coordination with the Teton County Sheriff's Office, Teton Fire and Rescue, and Teton County Emergency Management, is announcing important updates to this year's 4th of July Parade.

The parade will begin at 10:00 AM, which is 30 minutes earlier than in previous years. All roads will re-open approximately 30 minutes after the parade ends to allow crowds to safely disperse.

Road closures will go into effect at 8:00 AM on July 4th and include:

· Main Street (Hwy 33) between 7000 S and the intersection of Baseline/Hwy 33

· West Center (Hwy 31) between Main St. and Crystal Ave (1000 W)

· North-south traffic will be detoured at Baseline/Hwy 33 on the south end and 7000/Hwy 33 on the north end.

· No street parking will be permitted on Main St. from 2 PM, July 3 – 12 PM, July 4th

· Parking enforcement will begin at 2 PM on July 3rd

· Side street parking will remain available for parade attendees

· Dedicated ADA parking for this event is provided courtesy of Victor Drug, accessible via West Birch St. Additional ADA parking at the city lot located off E. Center, behind the Refuge/Mountain Standard Realty (8 North Main).

These changes are being implemented to create the safest possible environment for everyone attending this beloved community event," said Jeremy Besbris, City Administrator. "We encourage everyone to arrive early to secure prime viewing spots along the parade route, grab a bite to eat, and explore the craft fair before the festivities begin. By closing Main Street to parking and adjusting our schedule, we're ensuring both a safe and vibrant downtown atmosphere where families can fully experience Victor's Independence Day traditions while supporting our local businesses. The earlier start time gives everyone more opportunity to make a day of it in our beautiful downtown."

The City of Victor appreciates the community's cooperation as we work together to ensure a safe and enjoyable Independence Day celebration.

For more information, please visit www.victoridaho.gov or contact Michelle Smith, City Clerk: michelles@victoridaho.gov; 208.274.7082

THIS YEAR’S EVENT IS FULL- THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT.

July 4th Parade Traffic Closures and Schedule Changes

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