Each year the Pettitt Group chooses 12 nonprofit arts organizations to support. We donate $1,000 to one of the groups every month during the year. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, more of our “performance” organizations are transitioning to online, interactive programs. And, sadly, not all of them have been able to continue their […]
Open Arms Dance Project: Guided by Creation & Collaboration
Open Arms Dance Project is a community of dancers with diverse bodies, ages, abilities, and dance experience creating powerful art together in Boise since 2008. They perform in unexpected and exciting spaces that increase their visibility in the community: under stage lights, in the Idaho State Capitol rotunda, in lobbies, through crosswalks, on sidewalks, and […]
Boise Baroque Orchestra: Inspiring Audiences With Their Repertoire
The Boise Baroque Chamber Orchestra, created in 2003, is a group of world-class musicians aiming to bring the classical and Baroque-era music to the Treasure Valley. Many of the musicians also participate with other local groups such as the Boise Philharmonic and Opera Idaho. Boise Baroque’s performances are a beautiful contribution to our community. Find […]
Surel’s Place: A Live/Work Space for Artists of All Disciplines
Located in Garden City’s burgeoning arts corridor, Surel’s Place was founded in 2012 as an artist-in-residence program. They have supported nearly 275 artists locally and nationwide. This gallery and education center hosts free and low-cost workshops, musical performances and presentations on art and writing. They also provide professional development opportunities for artists. Surel’s Place operates […]
Off Center Dance: Dynamic Art
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. Off Center Dance has created over 30 new […]
The Cabin: A Center For Readers & Writers
The Cabin is a Boise, Idaho literary arts organization. The Cabin forges community through the voices of all readers, writers and learners. The Cabin’s workshops, readings, lectures, camps and other educational programs provoke creativity and experimentation, foster literary excellence, and inspire a love of reading and writing. The Cabin believes that connecting with writers and […]
Pettitt Group Announces 2020 pARTners
The Pettitt Group is proud to support the Treasure Valley’s arts community. We believe that a strong, vibrant arts culture makes Boise a thriving place for everyone to live, work and give. The Pettitt Group supports art in all forms. We are proud donate $1,000 each month to our 12 designated nonprofit, local arts organizations […]
Story Story Night: Weaving Threads of Connection
Story Story Night brings its audiences together like family — with inspiration, insight, connections, revelation and change. They have been opening up their stage to our community of storytellers for almost 10 years, giving back to the community in a realistic and cooperative way. This alliance is built on trust. The 2020 Season is based […]
Ballet Idaho: Strength and Grace, Cultural Nourishment
We don’t have to sell you on the breathtaking beauty or tremendous talent of Ballet Idaho. But what you probably don’t know is how much this wonderful nonprofit does to strengthen the minds and bodies of young people in our community. Ballet Idaho’s Learning Through Dance empowers children via interactive and performance-based arts programming. Participants […]
Opera Idaho: It’s the Voices That Speak to Us
“It’s the voices.” It’s Opera Idaho’s tagline. It refers, of course, to the glorious voices that make every performance memorable. On a deeper level, Opera Idaho gives some important points of view a chance to be heard. Alongside favorites from Puccini, Gilbert and Sullivan, Handel, and more, are works that challenge the very notion of […]