Arts & History Blog

Glenn Oakley has spent years navigating the world of professional photography. Covering nearly every aspect from stock photography, newspapers, magazines, freelance, and travel, Glenn finds that he most enjoys being … Read More

The Boise Men’s Chorus (BMC) received a 2016 Boise City Department of Arts & History grant for season operational and artistic support. The group produces an annual professional concert series … Read More

Lydia Sakolsky-Basquill is afforded the rare opportunity to make a living within the discipline she loves:  dance. Through multiple endeavors, Lydia is embedded in the dance community, teaching for Ballet … Read More

Matt Grover sculpts high quality materials into functional and aesthetic forms. Using a blend of metals and woods and inspired by the natural world, Matt’s work ranges from residential and … Read More

Internationally acclaimed illustrator and Boise local, Bill Carman, is constantly at work honing his craft. Spending up to 80 hours a week in his studio, Bill is industrious to say … Read More

Chris Binion vacillates between creating tight, detailed watercolor still life works to loose and wild, large-scale oil paintings, to seemingly empty fields of color.  Most recently, the Boise sky, atmosphere, … Read More

Global Lounge received a 2016 Boise City Department of Arts & History grant to help fund the production of their 3-day multicultural celebration WORLD VILLAGE FESTIVAL in Capitol Park, downtown … Read More

Rock on Wheels received a 2016 Boise City Department of Arts & History grant to help fund music education at the Ada County Juvenile Detention Center and the Boise Veterans … Read More

Randy Van Dyck is an artist first, but his diverse skill set has led him to cultivate a multi-faceted role in the arts community. His strong work ethic and detail-oriented personality have … Read More

Kirsten Furlong, a painter, drawer, printmaker and creator, is an active artist collecting influences from personal experiences in the West and Midwest. Having lived and studied in both geographic regions; she creates … Read More