We are pleased to highlight the work of Randy Van Dyck, our February 2020 artist of the month. Much of Randy Van Dyck’s work is inspired and defined by the titles of his art. There is a joyful humor to his work, which often depicts literal imagery of colloquial phrases. His use of shadows creates […]
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 […]
Andrea Sparrow: January 2020 Local Artist of the Month
We are pleased to highlight the work of Andrea Sparrow, our January 2020 artist of the month. Andrea Sparrow has been working as an artist and photographer for 30 years. With a focus on the impacts of climate change, her work has become more documentary in nature, capturing the natural world as it is altered […]
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 […]
Lisa Flowers Ross: December 2019 Local Artist of the Month
We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Lisa Flowers Ross, our December 2019 artist of the month. Lisa Flowers Ross is a Boise artist who creates abstract textile art. She reduces core elements of a subject, or idea, into basic shapes and organic forms. Her hand-dyed fabric colors and distinct edges create a […]
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 […]
Sue Latta: November 2019 Local Artist of the Month
We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Sue Latta, our November 2019 artist of the month. Sue Latta has been a working artist for over 20 years, and is currently an adjunct professor of art at Boise State University. She also owns and operates The Sculpture Studio, teaching a variety of 3-dimensional disciplines. […]
Alley Repertory Theater: Playing with Our Emotions
Located in the heart of Garden City’s rapidly expanding Live-Work-Create District, Alley Repertory Theater is a bold, risk-taking cultural leader and an artistic home where established professionals mentor emerging artists to create high-quality, innovative, and culturally sensitive productions. Alley Rep has produced nearly 45 plays, held numerous readings of original plays by local playwrights, and […]
Tony Moody: October 2019 Local Artist of the Month
We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Tony Moody, our October 2019 artist of the month. Tony Moody was first introduced to photography while in the 7th grade, when he learned to develop black and white film. Moody kept photography as a passing hobby until his son started playing sports. With a desire […]