Arts & History Blog
Creators, Makers, and Doers: James Lloyd
Posted on 2/9/16 by Arts & History
James Lloyd, illustrator, commercial artist, and creative force behind the beloved Treefort brand and marketing vibe, is a self-proclaimed fan of the low-brow style. He integrates storytelling throughout his body … Read More
Creators, Makers and Doers: Barbara Perry Bauer
Posted on 2/4/16 by Arts & History
Barbara Perry-Bauer has pursued her passion for history for more than twenty years. Through research, surveys, interviews, publications, and storytelling she has brought the varied past of our community into … Read More
Creators, Makers, and Doers: Ken McCall
Posted on 1/28/16 by Arts & History
Ken McCall spends his days blending metal, art, and function to create permanent pieces from ideas and natural forms. He credits his courage and success in part to support and … Read More
Creators, Makers, and Doers: Jeff Tucker
Posted on 1/15/16 by Arts & History
Jeff Tucker is a man of production and creation, which are handy traits to possess as the Director of Content Services for Idaho Public Television. Throughout his education and career, … Read More
Creators, Makers, and Doers: Beau Greener
Posted on 1/6/16 by Arts & History
Idaho native and creative, Beau Greener, dedicates himself to the pursuit of craft, design, illustration, and all things aesthetic. He integrates the range of his interests into every work day, … Read More
Creators, Makers, and Doers: Veiko Valencia
Posted on 12/16/15 by Arts & History
Veiko Valencia is a skilled artist who paints, illustrates, and constructs. He hails from Arequipa, Peru and journeyed to Boise to pursue an education at Boise State University. Valencia discovers … Read More
Creators, Makers, and Doers: Amber Conger
Posted on 12/8/15 by Arts & History
Amber Conger, a full-time artist residing in the outskirts of Boise, wades in all sorts of creative work. With a focus in metals, her creations range from jewelry to public … Read More
Creators, Makers, and Doers: Noble Hardesty
Posted on 12/3/15 by Arts & History
Noble Hardesty is known for his bold and graphic illustration style. While trying to keep up with commissions and a non-stop exhibition schedule this summer, Hardesty has also been instrumental … Read More
Creators, Makers & Doers: Larry McNeil
Posted on 11/25/15 by Arts & History
A deep urge to tell stories and understand the American experience is what drives Larry McNeil’s artistic practice. Through the lens of a camera and from the perspective of his … Read More
Creators, Makers, and Doers: Belinda Isley
Posted on 11/17/15 by Arts & History
A recycler of small treasures, Belinda Isley creates art out of things others have let go and reintroduces them into the world as magical story-telling talismans. Antique photographs, small shoes, … Read More