Arts & History Blog
Creators, Makers, & Doers: Karen Mang Kennedy
Posted on 12/20/24 by Brooke Burton
Interview & Photography by Brooke Burton for Boise City Department of Arts & History Musicians Pictured: Stephen Mathie, Katherine Jarvis, Geoffrey Hill, Lindsay Bohl Karen Mang Kennedy of Idaho Concerts … Read More
Creators, Makers, & Doers: Clare Johnson
Posted on 12/4/24 by Brooke Burton
Interview & Photography by Brooke Burton for Boise City Department of Arts & History; © Clare Johnson Clare Johnson, fall 2023 resident at the James Castle House, is an artist and … Read More
Vista Median Public Art – REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Posted on 6/6/18 by Arts History
Project Description: Boise City invites selected three finalists to submit a proposal to design and fabricate sculptural public artwork(s) for the median(s) on a significant gateway street, Vista Avenue. … Read More
New Zoo Boise Gorongosa Exhibit Public Art – REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Posted on 4/19/18 by Arts History
New Zoo Boise Gorongosa Exhibit Public Art- REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Project Description: Friends of Zoo Boise invited three finalists to submit a design proposals to design, fabricate and coordinate the … Read More
**REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: City Hall Vestibule Vinyl Mural Proposals
Posted on 1/24/19 by Arts History
We’re looking for your thoughts and comments on the two selected finalists competing for the City Hall Vestibule Vinyl Mural public art project at Boise’s City Hall. Please view finalists … Read More
**REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: Public Art for the Central Addition
Posted on 9/8/19 by Arts History
We are seeking input for the design development of a new public artwork for a streetscape in the Central Addition — a LIV District. The artwork will be created by … Read More
Creators, Makers, & Doers: Arts & History Youth Commissioners
Posted on 6/5/19 by Arts History
Each year the Boise City Department of Arts & History appoints a youth commissioner to serve on the Arts & History Commission for two years. In their first year, the junior youth commissioner shadows the senior youth commissioner, who is … Read More
Creators, Makers, and Doers: Rocci Johnson
Posted on 9/13/17 by Brooke Burton
Interview & Photography by Brooke Burton ©Boise City Department of Arts & History Rocci Johnson is best known for her vibrant, fun performances at Humpin’ Hannah’s in downtown Boise that range … Read More
Creators, Makers, & Doers: Migration Theory
Posted on 4/18/18 by Brooke Burton
Interview & Photography by Brooke Burton ©Boise City Department of Arts & History Migration Theory is an ensemble of creative minded people who come together for projects of movement, story, and heart. Their … Read More
Creators, Makers, and Doers: Rachel Teannalach
Posted on 10/17/17 by Brooke Burton
Interview & Photography by Brooke Burton ©Boise City Department of Arts & History Rachel Teannalach has been living and painting in Boise since 2009, developing her own extensive project called tinyExpanse, … Read More
Creators, Makers, & Doers: Kerry Moosman
Posted on 2/27/18 by Brooke Burton
Interview & Photography by Brooke Burton ©Boise City Department of Arts & History Kerry Moosman is one of the most recognized artists in Idaho, presented with a Governor’s award in the arts … Read More
Creators, Makers, and Doers: James Castle House
Posted on 1/30/18 by Brooke Burton
Interview & Photography by Brooke Burton ©Boise City Department of Arts & History James Castle was a self-taught artist who lived in North Boise until his death in 1977 and whose … Read More