What was he thinking when he created that? How does she paint with beeswax? What is the path to becoming a glassmaker? However helpful docents, curators, and gallery owners can be, some questions can only be answered by the artists themselves. That’s where Boise Open Studio Collective Organization (BOSCO) comes in. Every October, Boise Open […]
Rachel Teannalach: September 2019 Local Artist of the Month
We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Rachel Teannalach, our September 2019 artist of the month. Rachel Teannalach is a contemporary landscape painter based in Boise, Idaho. Originally from northern New Mexico, her traveling painting pack has taken her from Marin County to Iceland and many places between. Teannalach’s focus over the last […]
Genuine Hustle Boise 2019 — FAQ’s and Things to Do
We are so excited to have you in our city! We’ve got answers to your FAQ’s here, as well as some recommendations from each of us on the Pettitt Group team. If you find yourself with a couple of free hours, these are our “go to” activities. We are happy to put together suggestions for […]
Boise Art Museum: It’s pART of Our Lives
It’s impossible to talk about art in Idaho without mentioning the Boise Art Museum (BAM). For more than 80 years, the museum has been giving everyone in our community the chance to live in a world filled with art. From toddlers to seniors, professional educators to homeschoolers, rural communities to fashionistas, people from all walks […]
Allie Zeyer: August 2019 Local Artist of the Month
We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Allie Zeyer, our August 2019 artist of the month. Allie was born and raised in Utah where she grew up watching her dad, Michael Hadley paint and sell his work in Jackson, WY. In the past 3 years her art career has grown exponentially. She’s participated […]
Off Center Dance: A Beautiful Break from Tradition
When most people hear the word “art,” they think of visual arts like painting, photography, and ceramic. But one of the most dynamic, evocative forms of art is dance. Movement and music come together to express abstract ideas and emotions; the body becomes both artist and medium. That’s powerful stuff! Off Center Dance has created over thirty new works and six dance films. Their gifted dancers are immensely passionate and have dedicated years to the study and performance of dance. We’re certainly grateful for the beauty Off Center Dance adds to the reality of the Treasure Valley community!
Karen Eastman: July 2019 Artist of the Month
We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Karen Eastman, our July 2019 artist of the month. Karen Eastman began focusing on her individual art career in 2004, showing her work in many venues from large outdoor shows to several galleries in San Diego, Laguna Beach, Las Vegas and now Boise. Since moving to […]
Surel’s Place, Artist Residence: A Legend Lives On
Artist Surel Mitchell was a force for artistic, familial, and civic collaboration here in Boise. Whether it was a conversation or an art installation, she inspired people of all walks of life to come together to make something beautiful. Originally from Pennsylvania, Surel embraced Boise as her home and she was a vital in making […]
Kylene Collette: June 2019 Artist of the Month
We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Kylene Collette, our June 2019 artist of the month. Kylene Collette is a proudly South African export currently residing in Boise, Idaho. She has designed over 100 retail stores, created branding for a successful student accommodation group and worked asHead of Crafts for a children’s television […]
Gem Center for the Arts: A Diamond in the Rough
At Pettitt Group Real Estate, we know that purchasing a home is more than a place to hang your hat, it’s about being a part of a thriving community where you love where you live. We are dedicated to helping sustain our wonderful community and are passionate about keeping the arts alive in the in the Boise area. […]