Abstract paintings and 3D sculptures hang on the walls of the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center gallery. In the center of the room, display stands host handmade pottery, baskets made of fabric material and books that have been transformed into sculptures.

It’s not every day students get to see their teachers’ professional works. Starting this weekend, art teachers in Idaho, including some from North Idaho, will showcase their art.

The show, titled “Walking the Fine Art Line,” is connected to Idaho Art Education Association, which is holding its annual conference in Post Falls this weekend. The opening of the show will be from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, and is free to the public.

The association’s president, Michele Chmielewski, is an art teacher at Post Falls High School. She said the conference hasn’t been held in North Idaho for 13 years and is excited for art teachers in the area to show their work.

“It’s a really cool show,” she said. “It shows that we’re working artists and, as teachers, we want to share our passion with others at the same time.”

Terri Leonard, an art teacher at Coeur d’Alene High School, has a pair of acrylic paintings and some “quail baskets” on display at the show, though she specializes in watercolors. She said she will be encouraging her students to not only go see this show, but to go to art galleries around town to inspire them and give them ideas.

“It’s nice to be considered as a professional artist,” she said. “It’s important for students to know their teacher takes art seriously and has knowledge to guide them to be better artists themselves.”

The show will be on display through Oct. 21. The gallery will be open to the public on opening night, Oct. 14 and Oct. 21. All other viewings are by appointment with the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center.