Boise Art Scene

I sat down with Boise Open Studios Collective Organization (BOSCO)'s President Deborra Marshall Bohrer and Marketing Manager Gia Strang about the upcoming Open Studio Tour event where the public can visit professional artists in their studios the first two weekends in October. If you'd like to learn more about to wealth of events this organization is involved with please check out the links includ...

Interview with Maxwell Modeen and Joseph Hoisington, the Post-Punk Duo Deep Heaven. This is a much longer interview than I've been doing lately, and I am so excited to share it with you. I got the chance to see the band perform live at the Neurolux on July 12th, and it made me understand their musical vision so much more. Truely live performances of a mesmerizing duet between lead singer and synth...

Troy Shreve is a Director/Videographer at Idaho Public Televison in Boise, ID. About 2 years ago the station started a new series focused on artists in Idaho called createid. It utilizes Idaho Public Televison's statewide reach to showcase creatives living and working here. The meaning behind the show's unusual name is touched on in the podcast. https://www.idahoptv.org/shows/specials/createid/ to...

Blood Lemon, a mainstay of the Boise scene despite bassist Melanie Radford’s recent move to nearby Seattle, received plenty of praise for their eponymous debut released in the throes of the pandemic. NPR Music , A.V. Club , SPIN , and other outlets of repute lauded their debut that garnered comparisons to other beloved female-fronted influences like Sleater-Kinney and The Breeders. Blood Lemon wil...

Jesse Blake Rundle, a songwriter and composer based in Boise, Idaho, has made a career out of creating intricate, authentic folk rock. On his latest album, Next Town’s Trees , he continues expanding musically and lyrically, with songs that reach deep into his emotional core. “I wrote these songs during a time of immense change,” he says. “I was finally leaving the church, uncovering my sexuality,...

MYLO BYBEE is a whirlwind mix of indie, hard-hitting alt rock coming together in a fiery arrangement of organized chaos. Formed in Boise, Idaho during 2020, their catchy tunes and a "punch you in the face" energetic presence makes you want to cry, cheer, and break something all at once - all very usual 2020 feelings. MYLO BYBEE will be playing at Treefort Music Festival 2025 on March 27th at 5pm o...

Hi, Morgan McCollum here, documenting my time at The Common Well in Garden City and bringing you along with me. This is the 8th week of documenting my residency. I went downtown this week and switched it up a bit talking about cameras and the obsession many have with tech. It can be paralyzing to think you don't have the right equipment to make what you have in mind, but it's important to not let...

Hi, Morgan here, documenting my time at The Common Well in Garden City, ID and bringing you inside the space with me. This is my 7th week documenting my residency. I had a little bit of recovery to do over the last couple weeks and then got sick right after, so I really feel like I fell off the planet for a while. January will bring interviews again! This is a summary of my seventh full week durin...

Hi, Morgan here, documenting my time at The Common Well in Garden City, ID and bringing you inside the space with me. This is my 6th week documenting my residency. I attended an artist talk by Benny Merris where he talked a bit about his inspiration and process. I also interviewed Jodi Eichelberger at Surel's Place to talk a bit about the non-profit's role in bringing art to the community. This is...

Hi, Morgan here, documenting my time at The Common Well in Garden City, ID and bringing you inside the space with me. My 5th week documenting my time found me going to two art shows. I saw an opening for Benny Merris at the Common Well Thursday night, then Friday I went over to the Visual Arts Collective for a multi-artist Krampus show. I talk a bit about filmmaking and other meandering thoughts....

Hi, Morgan here, documenting my time at The Common Well in Garden City, ID and bringing you inside the space with me. This fourth week has brought a sense of gratefulness. It was Thanksgiving last week and my family spent it sick. Another slow week overall, but spirits are high. This is a summary of my fourth full week during the second wave of the Alexa Rose Foundation Residency and some of the t...

Hi, Morgan here, documenting my time at The Common Well in Garden City, ID and bringing you inside the space with me. This third week has brough a sense of aimlessness. It was my birthday this weekend, I'm navigating some family health things and as I say many times in the video, it's an off week. I still managed to snag 3 interviews early on. This is a summary of my third full week during the sec...

Hi everyone, I'm trying something new. I want to document my time at The Common Well https://thecommonwellboise.com/ and to bring you along with me. It's a lot different for me to be in front of the camera, but I wanted a way to better connect with everyone. This is a summary of my second full week during my Alexa Rose Foundation residency https://www.alexarosefoundation.org/ I hope you enjoy!

Hi everyone, I'm trying something new. I want to document my time at The Common Well https://thecommonwellboise.com/ during my Alexa Rose residency https://www.alexarosefoundation.org/ and to bring you along with me. It's a lot different for me to be in front of the camera, but I wanted a way to better connect with everyone. I hope you enjoy! To watch the video version, visit: https://www.youtube....

In this enchanting episode, I enter the captivating world of Boise artist Misty Monster and her Morbidly Adorable Tarot. Join us as we discuss the art, symbolism, and storytelling within the 78 fantasy paintings that make up this unique tarot deck. From cute, wide-eyed skeletons to dark-eyed doll-like characters, Misty Monster’s artistry transports us to a realm where whimsy meets the mystical. We...

Catalyst Arts Collaborative is a vibrant hub where art and community intersect. Located in Boise, Idaho, this inclusive organization believes that everyone possesses creativity, and the arts serve as a powerful force for all. Their mission is to foster community connections and support creatives of all types and at all stages. Through education, enrichment, and outreach programs, Catalyst Arts Col...

Danny Avery is filled with boundless imagination and artistic brilliance. With a palette that defies convention and a vision that transcends boundaries, Danny weaves magic onto canvas, captivating hearts and minds alike. Inspired by the interplay of light and shadow, Danny’s brushstrokes evoke emotion, inviting viewers to explore their own inner landscapes. Danny’s art dances between realms—someti...

Dana Wagner is an illustrator and graphic designer located in Boise. Known for her bold use of colors, funky shapes, and delightful characters, Dana brings a unique and playful energy to her art. Whether she’s creating eye-catching illustrations or designing captivating graphics, Dana’s work resonates with viewers and invites them into her imaginative world. One of her recent projects involved col...

I chat with Nelli Garibyan, the owner of Idaho Art Gallery in Meridian, Idaho. Nelli shares the story of how she helped her father realize his dream of opening a fine art gallery. She also talks about how Idaho Art Gallery showcases and supports local artists in various ways. Nelli reveals some of the challenges and rewards of being a gallery owner, and how she balances her newfound passion for ar...

In this episode of Boise Art Scene, I chat with Noble Hardesty, a contemporary Northwest artist based in Boise, Idaho. We talk about his unique style of mixing graffiti, tattoo, and comics elements in his artworks. We also discuss his influences, challenges, and aspirations as an artist in the region. You’ll learn how Noble developed his skills and techniques, and how he expresses his emotions and...

Derek Norsworthy draws inspiration from the natural beauty and diversity of his surroundings. He moved to the Camas Prairie after spending his childhood and early adulthood in Oklahoma. There, he developed his artistic skills and passion for painting and carving. He works with acrylic paints and wood, creating stunning artworks that capture the essence of Idaho’s wildlife and landscapes. His paint...

Clementine Zenner is a ceramics, glass and mixed media artist and teacher living in Boise, Idaho. Her work is focused on the materials and natural forces of degradation and ephemerality in nature. She teaches art for the community of Boise, the City of Boise working with the VA, Good Sam and adult adaptive program, as well as the Sculpture 3-D design program at the College of Western Idaho. Clemen...

As an abstract expressionist working predominantly with acrylics on canvas, Michael Norsk tends to steer away from imposing the limitations of traditional elements within his work. Instead, he accents the use of layering, texture, contrast and value. Each of his abstract expressionism paintings begin with an emotional foundation tied to a momentary experience. For Michael, painting is therapeutic...

Andrea Bonadiman has always been intrigued by nature. Andrea has created art from the time she was a small child. Bringing her artistic and academic interests together spawned the foundation for Bonadimani ART. Andrea explores many different mediums, such as skulls, bone, saw blades, canvas, wood, & clothing. She has discovered a plethora of different ways to create art with these mediums. Car...

Following a professional career in martial arts (and several broken bones), Tom Callos is pursuing a quieter calling in relief print making. He found mastery of martial arts through repetition and seeks to do the same in his printmaking so he set out to create 1,000 portraits, believing a martial arts adage that until you’ve done something 1,000 times you haven’t really tried to learn it. Tom like...