Open Arms Dance Project is a nonprofit, multi-generational & inclusive modern dance company. Their community represents diverse bodies, ages, abilities, and dance experience. The group has been making powerful art together in Boise since 2008. Their mission is to create greater joy and compassion through dance that opens hearts, minds, and arms. Open Arms’ vision […]
Boise Baroque Orchestra: The Best of Baroque & Classical Repertoire
The Boise Baroque Orchestra was formed in 2003 to bring the best of the baroque and classical repertoire to the Treasure Valley. Many of the musicians also perform with the Boise Philharmonic (and its Master Chorale) and Opera Idaho. This season, four digital concerts were released in lieu of live performances. “BBO in the Schools” […]
Surel’s Place: Inspiration for Artists
Surel’s Place honors the legacy of artist Surel Mitchell by offering her home and studio to promising andrenowned artists for month-long residencies and professionally-supported art events. In this inspiring live/work space, artists are given time and freedom to reflect and create. These world-wide artists share their work, expertise and passion through workshops, artist talks, gallery […]
Off Center Dance Project: Using Movement & Music As Expression
Off Center Dance Project proves that when movement and music come together, they can express abstract ideas and emotions. This local nonprofit arts organization has created over 30 unique works and six dance films. Their gifted dancers are immensely passionate and have dedicated years to the study and performance of dance. For more information on […]
The Cabin: Readings & Conversations
The Cabin is a Boise, Idaho literary arts nonprofit. Incorporated in 1996, The Cabin serves children and adults through a variety of programs, including: writers-in-school residencies, summer writing camps, adult writing workshops, writing contests and anthologies, and readings by local writers. Their annual Readings & Conversations series brings world-renowned authors to Boise (both virtually and […]
Story Story Night: Relevant, Empowering & Exhilirating
Story Story Night is many things to its audiences, community, and the world. They stage events that electrify and illuminate our lives. Filmed on a sound stage in Boise with host Jodi Eichelberger, catch this season of true storytelling live from anywhere. With featured storytellers intermixed with a story slam open to anyone in the […]
Project Flux: Creating Experiences Through Collaboration
Project Flux fosters an environment where professionals and students can work together, without hierarchy, to create experiences. It takes the time to transform non traditional spaces into immersive environments that break the fourth wall between performer and audience member. Since the inception in 2013, Project Flux has created over 30 professional works and collaborated with approximately […]
Treasure Valley Artists Alliance: Supporting and Connecting Local Creatives
The Treasure Valley Artists Alliance connects visual artists in Boise, Eagle, Meridian, and beyond. Their members represent an incredibly diverse set of talents, abilities, and experience. TVAA supports art and artists through exhibitions, an online gallery, local art news and community posts, workshops, a directory of resources, and social meet and greet events. For more […]
Opera Idaho: 47 Years and Counting!
Opera Idaho has been a vital part of the Treasure Valley for 47 years. It brings both traditional and contemporary opera to audiences all over Idaho. In addition to its staged productions, the popular Operatini allows adults to experience opera in a fun and relaxed setting over dinner and drinks. Opera Idaho also introduces the […]
Boise Contemporary Theater: Representing the Genre for the Intermountain West
Boise Contemporary Theater (BCT) is Idaho’s only professional theater dedicated to producing contemporary plays, and one of the few doing so in the entire Intermountain West. Along with our five MainStage productions each year, BCT is also home to A.C.T., the Academy for Contemporary Theater, that invites young artists from 6-18 to find their own voices. The […]
Alley Repertory Theater: Setting the Stage to Change the World
The theater will be announcing their new season next month. Be sure to check their their website, mid-September. Join Alley Rep for a feisty season of groundbreaking work featuring three stories about defying convention and daring to live completely as who we are and who we want to be. Three plays – raw and ripe […]
BOSCO: Boise Open Studios Promotes Local Artists
Every October, Boise’s Original Artist’s Open Studios Weekend Tour provides an opportunity to visit local artists’ studios, interact with them and purchase their work directly. BOSCO, a nonprofit established 16 years ago, bridges the gap between the artists who live and work in our community and those of us who appreciate them. This year’s tours will […]