Creators, Makers, & Doers: Live feat. Laurie Blakeslee
Date: 9/19/2019 6:00 PM - 9/19/2019 7:00 PM
Artist Talk
Hosted by the Boise City Department of Arts & History (A&H) at the James Castle House, Creators, Makers, & Doers: Live is a series of informal talks focusing on the creative processes and studio practices of artists. Developed in the spirit of A&H's mission, the series is motivated to explore the lives and work of artists and ignite conversation around creativity in Boise.
This month we feature artist Laurie Blakeslee. Blakeslee’s photography deals with family, memory and loss. Recently she has directed her camera towards her aging parents and their consuming passions, including gardening, restoring classic cars, and collecting guns. Blakeslee was born in Renton, Washington, but has lived most of her life in Idaho, where her family roots extend across four generations. Blakeslee received a BFA from Boise State University with an emphasis in painting and an MFA in photography from the University of Arizona in Tucson. She is an Associate Professor of Art at Boise State where she teaches photography and coordinates the art foundation program. Her artwork has been exhibited across the United States and most recently at Blue Sky Gallery in Portland, Oregon and at the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station, South Pole.
Join us for Creators, Makers, & Doers: Live on September 19, 2019 at 6 p.m. or tune in on A&H's Facebook page! This event is free and open to the public.
This event series is made possible in part by West Elm Downtown Boise.
The James Castle House encourages persons with disabilities and those who require language assistance to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing an accommodation, please contact Rachel Reichert, 208-608-7046 or email rreichert@cityofboise.org, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the event. To request assistance, you may also dial TTY 1-800-377-3529.