Art

Rosemaling is a decorative painting that adds colorful embellishments to wooden platters, containers and furniture of Norwegian homes. Immigrants came to the U.S. with their most precious possessions stored in hand-painted trunks. In Boise, Idaho artist Joanne Hultstrand is carrying on the tradition of rosemaling.

Boise author Malia Collins recently collaborated on a new book featuring story quilts made by artisan refugees who have resettled in Boise. In 2020, Collins was named the Idaho Writer in Residence by the Idaho Commission on the Arts. She recently spent time helping new community members tell their stories through quilting.

Stephanie Laishy brings Flamenco to Idahoans through her organization Flamencos United, which she founded to spread awareness about the dance through performances, teaching, and bringing world famous flamenco dancers to Idaho. She hosts workshops and shares a message embedded within the dance: art is healing.

Artist Eddie Melendrez likes to paint people in their everyday lives. His works pay tribute to his Chicano culture by depicting scenes including lowrider cars and Day of the Dead celebrations.

Immigrants rights groups and advocates are gathering in Twin Falls City park Sunday for an art exhibit and celebration of Latinx culture in the Magic Valley.

Since 2012, Pabst Blue Ribbon has added unique art to its cans of beer each year, with designs chosen in an annual contest. Last month, the beer company…

The COVID-19 pandemic has meant no going to live plays, musical concerts and even Boise’s storytelling event Story Story Night. Now, instead of coming…

People experiencing homelessness or who are incarcerated have been disportionately affected by the coronavirus. This week, a Boise collective is…

For nearly 100 years, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards has been recognizing the creative work of high school students across America. Only sixteen…

A new collaboration between the City of Boise's Arts & History Department, the Morrison Center and Treefort Music Fest will give $1,000 to local artists…