Arts & History Blog

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

Interview & Photography by Brooke Burton ©Boise City Department of Arts & History Stephanie Inman spends her days (and sometimes nights) working from her colorful and light filled studio in the … Read More

Interview & Photography by Brooke Burton ©Boise City Department of Arts & History Solomon Hawk Sahlein & Collin Pfeifer are founders of Sector Seventeen, a collaboration between artists working in aerosol … Read More

VISTA MEDIAN ART – REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT The City of Boise, in partnership with Together Treasure Valley, ACHD, and the Vista Neighborhood, placed an open call-to-artists for the placement of … Read More

  Karl LeClair began interviewing local artists in 2015 with the goal of promoting the work of Boise’s Arts & History Department. Two years later he sits down with fellow artist … Read More

April VanDeGrift balances her professional artistic endeavors with family life and an unrelenting drive to learn, explore, and create. Her schedule is full and varied. She teaches at the university … Read More

Ghosts and Projectors is a poetry reading series in Boise that helps connect local poets with others from across the country to share ideas and build a strong literary culture. … Read More

Kelly Knopp is an illustrator, designer and a founding member of Swell Artist Collective. Locally renowned for his branding and design work for businesses like Crooked Fence Brewing, Kelly also … Read More

Adam Rosenlund knew from a young age exactly what he wanted to do: create comic books. While that passion continues to blossom, Adam augments his career as a hired gun … 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