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Idaho Diaper Bank is a local nonprofit distributing diapers to families in need. We have an idea for a diaper tree to submit to the St Al’s Fesitval of Trees, but we need an artist, ideally a street artist who spraypaints, to help us with the mural painted onto a “tree” of diaper boxes. Would anyone help us? It would need to be done and dry at our warehouse by Sunday November 18th. I will number the bottom of the boxes to rebuild it at the Festival, but it would could be painted at the warehouse at 621 E King St in Meridian one day prior.
The Idaho Humane Society’s 3rd annual Sip n Purr fundraiser for our shelter cat programs is just around the corner! We are looking for some cool, local cat art to use for event logo and promotional material. This is an excellent way to showcase your talents and help homeless animals in the process. Please email your cat artwork to ksternes@idahohumanesociety.org
ARTISTS!!! The City of Eagle Arts Commission wants to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete a short survey regarding art in our community.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DCTGDMQ
ENAMELING WORKSHOP
with John Killmaster
October 26th – 30th, 2018, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Classic Design Studio at 6th and Myrtle, Boise, ID
(just behind Ming Studio and in the same building)
$100 per day, 3 days minimum (best to start on the 26th to get the basics)
Techniques discussed:
Granular spray, sgraffito, oil enameling and porcelain spray and painting along with enamel crayon/watercolor, and perhaps sand-enameling and other things like hammering steel.
Please contact John to make your reservation . . . . . . . . . . .
John Killmaster
2373 S Annett St Boise, ID 83705
(208) 585-9033
john.killma@gmail.com
CALL TO ARTISTS: Paulette Jordan fundraiser show
https://www.facebook.com/JordanforGovernor/posts/call-for-artistswe-are-looking-for-local-artists-who-want-to-participate-in-a-cu/1943140635770375/
CALL TO ARTISTS: Public Art for Downtown
McCall, Idaho
Request for Qualifications
Deadline: Friday, October 26, 2018, 5:00 pm
The City of McCall is seeking an artist or artist-team to create public artwork to complement the reconstruction of its downtown core streetscape.
$60,000 budget
For more information, please click here:
https://evogov.s3.amazonaws.com/media/141/media/173479.pdf
Questions:
Delta James
Economic Development
Phone: 208.634.7142
djames@mccall.id.us
UNPAID MURAL OPPORTUNITY AT THE GEM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
WHAT: The Gem is looking for 8 artists to create murals in 8 large interior stairwells. (Collaborative submissions also welcome.)
WHERE: 2417 Bank Drive, Boise
WHEN: Deadline October 15, 2018.
Notice by November 1, 2018.
Murals completed by June 1, 2019.
WHY: Great opportunity for new muralists to have their work seen.
HOW: Please send brief proposal with images of prior work to info@GemCenterForTheArts.com. $200 materials stipend per artist. Ladders provided.
Seeking volunteer artist! Spring Creek Eagle Island Senior Living Facility located in Eagle, is looking for a volunteer to come help paint a mural in the memory care unit. We are a Senior Facility that houses independent living, assisted living, and memory care residents. Unfortunately our memory care residents don’t get out much! Looking for an artist that could possibly paint historic Boise theme that will help brighten up the hallways!
For more information or inquires please contact Holly in the activities department.
Holly Hume
Activity Memory Care Coordinator
208-939-6499
hollyhume1@gmail.com
ART SOURCE GALLERY in downtown Boise is seeking new member/owner artists who work in 2D (wall art), 3D (ceramics, sculpture) and jewelry. To find out more, go to the application here: https://artsourcegallery.com/ArticleDetail/2268
Join in time for the holiday shopping season!
The Gem Gallery is a flexible exhibition space for the exploration of unique media and multi-disciplinary practices. The Gem Gallery gives priority to emerging artists and curators who may have been historically overlooked by traditional gallery spaces, and to work that demonstrates or establishes quality in both conceptualization and technique. The Gem Gallery serves as the building’s epicenter during community events and happenings, and in this role, facilitates visitors’ interactions with contemporary ideas of art practice.
Each year, there are two opportunities to submit an exhibition proposal to show your work at the Gem Center for the Arts. Applications are reviewed by the Gem Center for the Arts Exhibition Panel, which consists of independent art professionals working in the field.
The proposal round for exhibitions in 2019 closes on 30 September 2018.
Proposal Requirements
Cover letter including:
Title of the exhibition.
Concept of the exhibition.
Description of the work (media, theme, scale etc). Art does not have to be complete, but relevant examples of previous work should be included in the samples.
How the work will be displayed. A floorplan is available in the Proposal Guidelines link at our webpage.
Preferred time frame. Each exhibition runs for 6 weeks and is preceded by 5 days of installation and followed by 2 days of removal.
Plans for engaging your audience such as an artist talk, panel discussion, workshop, performance etc. (Optional)
Résumé or CV
10- 20 images or other relevant support (links to online samples are acceptable).
List of works including title, date, media, size in inches (h x w x d), and prices (if for sale).
Send all material in a single PDF, not exceeding 10MB, to submissions@gemcenterforthearts.com
Please note that:
You will be responsible for installation and removal, unless otherwise agreed.
All works must be professionally presented. The Gem reserves the right to exclude any work deemed unsuitable for exhibition.
The exhibitor is responsible for ensuring that all artworks are installed in a way that will not endanger the public.
Costs:
There will be a 30 percent commission on all sales made as a result of the exhibition.
The Gem Center for the Arts will cover the costs of an opening reception, design of evite and invitations (or you may choose to do this yourself) and exhibition signage.
Idaho Botanical Garden will feature a site specific art exhibits utilizing natural materials – rocks, sticks, leaves, ropes made of natural fibers.
Ephemeral exhibits will be created by local artists, selected by the committee established by the Idaho Botanical Garden. Each artist will work with Idaho Botanical Garden staff to determine the best location and amount of space best for their work. The exhibit will be open in a time frame that has few special events, and will encourage visitation and more engaged guests. It will take place in March and April in 2019.
Submission deadline is 9/21/2018. Please see details at the Idaho Botanical Garden web site.
https://idahobotanicalgarden.org/ephemeral-land-art-call-to-artists/
Don’t Get Scammed by this Flim-Flam Man! I was contacted by e-mail by a man who said he wanted to purchase two of my pieces. He knew the names/dimensions (don’t know where he got this info, I don’t have a website). Long story short, he purported to be moving from Seattle to Miami … asked me for prices (which I did not supply) … and said he’d issue a Cashier’s Check for the agreed-to amount PLUS an overage amount for me to “pay his movers.” Uh, no. Classic scam pattern, don’t be tempted. If you EVER accept a Cashier’s Check from somebody you don’t know, call the issuing bank which is required to disclose if the check is legitimate, but not to disclose who purchased it. Don’t get burned, we work too hard to be fleeced.
CALL TO ARTISTS: STEAMROLLER PRINT PROJECT AT JUMP
https://www.facebook.com/gemcenterforthearts/photos/a.136515633601582.1073741828.136504223602723/257520218167789/?type=3&theater
Call to Artists! Art Source Gallery, 1015 Main, Boise has an opening for a jeweler! If interested go to Artsourcegallery.com or contact Zella at zellabardsley@cableone.net
I know that there are some terrific printmakers in the Treasure Valley. I have seen their work hither and yon, but I have not been able to find a local printmaker organization. So, today I created a “Meetup” to remedy that situation. Ultimately I would like to obtain and active list of printmakers that might create an exhibit and get involved in an activity sponsored by the City of Eagle’s Art Commission. I have very few printmakers listed as members of TVAA. If you know active printmaker artists, please get the word out.
https://www.meetup.com/Treasure-Valley-Printmakers-Alliance/
Looking for artist submissions (cat artwork) for our 2019 Idaho Humane Society Sip n’ Purr logo. In return for your donation, we will print your art on commemorative wine glasses along with all web marketing for the event. Please send submissions to ksternes@idahohumanesociety.org
Alexa Rose Foundation Announces Carnegie Art Studios to Open in June 2018 in Boise’s Historic Carnegie Library
The Foundation is pleased to announce a new venture to further the organization’s mission of supporting local artists. The Alexa Rose Arts Foundation will provide needed space for artists to create, manage and share creative work within a facility called the Carnegie Studios. Located in the inspiring and historic Carnegie Library Building, the Carnegie Studios will provide artist-in- residence space for local filmmakers, visual, literary and performing artists; providing office and flexible meeting space for artists and arts organizations; and present temporary art exhibits.
Up to eighteen artist studio spaces will be provided free or for minimal cost as part of an artist residency/fellowship program to actively practicing mid-career artists in Ada and Canyon Counties. Spaces will be awarded based on a juried process according to need and quality of work. Studio residencies will be provided for terms up to one year. The next application opportunity for studio space will be in Winter 2019.
Office spaces will be provided for cultural organizations serving individual artists in Ada and Canyon County based on availability and their service to individual artists. Flexible meeting spaces will be made available to individual artists and member organizations that serve artists. This space will be conducive for board and committee meetings, collaborating artist discussions, meetings between artists and their clients, play readings, interviews, and more.
Read more here: https://alexarosefoundation.org/carnegie-studios-opening/