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. […]
Becka Watkins: May 2019 Local Artist of the Month
We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Becka Watkins, our May 2019 artist of the month. For most of her life, Becka Watkins did not share her artwork. Watkins considered her art to be images of her inner world, to be kept as private as her journals. Creativity has allowed her to come […]
THE CABIN in Boise, ID: WHAT THE HECK IS IT?
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. […]
Karen Bubb: April 2019 Local Artist of the Month
We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Karen Bubb, our April 2019 artist of the month. Karen Bubb is a visual artist working primarily with encaustic (hot wax) painting. Bubb’s professional life has been dedicated to many organizations around Boise. As City of Boise’s Cultural Planner, she leads the implementation of Boise’s Master […]