Arts & History Blog

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

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

  Canadian born, self-proclaimed flatlander and Idaho-residing artist, Pat Kilby is heavily influenced by the profound environment which he is surrounded by. The Northwest and its realm of natural beauty … Read More

The process of creation and art is forever present within Chad Erpelding’s life and his career, which is the reason he was drawn to Boise with the opportunity to teach … Read More

Historic South Boise Streetcar Plaza is an enduring symbol of Boise’s streetcar history. The station was originally located on Broadway Avenue near Richmon Street between 1906 and 1928 as part … Read More

Painting is a serious pursuit for William Lewis and one that he feels is a lifetime commitment. When he is not working at his full-time job teaching high school art, … Read More

Jill AnnieMargaret recently completed a large scale profound project “Hair Story/ Her Story,” that impacted many people from Boise to South America and places in between. Before undertaking her next … Read More

This artwork commemorates legendary mule packer Jesus Urquides, who was a Boise pioneer and founder of a freighting business located on this site, and the site where he lived on … Read More

At 97 years old, John Collias still has a sharp mind and a determination to continue making art. Since 1962, John has maintained a studio space above Capitol Lumber on … Read More

Errol Jones gravitated towards history early on and his innate interest developed into a passion and his life’s work.  After narrowly dodging the draft for the Vietnam War, Errol worked … Read More