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 100-year-old private college |
2112 East Cleveland Boulevard Boise, ID 83605 United States +1 208 459 5011 |
This small tree-lined campus gives visitors an Ivy League feeling. Old buildings nestle up to modern architecture at Idaho's oldest four-year college, founded in 1891. Now named after Joe Albertson, the supermarket king, who donated a large sum to the college on its centennial, the college hosts about 750 students each year.Visitors can stroll through the pretty campus or explore the Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History, Glen L. and Ruth Evans Gem and Mineral Collection, the Rosenthal Gallery of Art and the Whittenberger Planetarium. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Meet a local artist |
1015 Main Street Boise, ID 83709 United States +1 208 331 3374 http://www.artsourcegallery.com/ |
The 60-foot wall in this artist-owned gallery will catch your attention. The hand-painted wall, titled "History of Art", displays the creativity of the gallery's artists. And it is just the tip of the iceberg. Oil, watercolor and acrylic paintings and pencil drawings unfold in this 40-artist gallery. There is a medium for every taste including pottery, jewelry, photography and sculpture. Featuring the largest gallery-owned collection of paintings in Boise, the gallery hosts local artists daily. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Calling all art-lovers |
700 South Capitol Boulevard (Julia Davis Park) Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 345 8330 http://www.boiseartmuseum.org michelle@boiseartmuseum.org |
This free event has been around since Leonardo Da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa. Well, the annual three-day festival may not be that antiquated, but it is one of the nation's best outdoor arts-and-crafts extravaganza. Held at the Julia Davis Park in early September, the festival hosts artists from around the West showing off and selling their works. It also offers food booths, face-painting for children (OK, adults, too), and live music. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Serving eclectic art since 1967 |
1022 Main Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 342 6661 |
Boxy letters in a plain script are the first things that visitors to this gallery notice. But once inside, the gallery is anything but plain. Bold paintings by regional and national artists jump out from the walls. Original art in a variety of media and styles make this gallery an eclectic place to browse. The prices also reflect the wide range of works offered. In addition, the gallery features appraisals, consultations, custom framing and restoration services. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Hands-on gallery |
598 West Main Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 342 3822 |
The brightly colored walls of this Old Boise gallery match the equally bright pottery scattered throughout the store. If the artist inside you is itching to get out, then check out this hands-on gallery. Customers can either order dinnerware to their specifications or make their own. The store provides all the materials, including pottery, paints, kiln and, of course, guidance. The gallery also provides party entertainment and offers a bridal registry. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Asian textiles and jewelry |
415 South Eighth Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 384 0514 |
This sleek, elegant gallery gives downtown Boise an exotic air. Luscious Oriental carpets and tribal rugs are prominently featured. The gallery, through a connection with a refugee weavers program, contributes its own line of handmade Turkish rugs, made from vegetable dyes. The gallery also displays Asian antique furnishings, accessories and jewelry. All of these items are found on the owners' yearly Asian excursions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Science center for children |
131 Myrtle Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 343 9895 http://www.scidaho.org |
Have you ever wondered why you see colors in soap bubbles? Your answer waits at this educational center, a science museum that features interactive and hands-on displays. Visitors check out the House of Science to see how machines and devices work, and what scientific principles take effect. More than 40 different exhibits, in addition to traveling exhibits, are featured. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oldest commercial gallery |
112 North Sixth Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 385 0279 |
Three wooden pillars accent the porch on this small gallery established in 1935. Located in Boise's historic district, the gallery is considered to be the Northwest's oldest commercial gallery. Its history and location has made it a downtown mainstay. Visitors will find that local artists are well represented. Paintings by Delbert Gish and Archie B. Teater are often on display, as well as rotating displays by other local artists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Regional and international art |
850 Main Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 336 5899 |
Unfolding in crisp, clean lines, this downtown gallery offers a mix of regional and international artists. Visitors will recognize many names, such as Bev Doolittle, James Christensen, Jane Wooster-Scott, Will Bullas and Simon Combes. Local artists, however, will also leave their mark on your memory with original paintings. Idaho and wildlife scenes accent the walls, while graphics and porcelains are also well represented. The gallery highlights its offerings with custom framing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of best gem collections |
2112 East Cleveland Boulevard (Albertson College, Boone Hall, Room 108) Boise, ID 83605 United States jbellon@albertson.edu |
Thousands of colorful rocks and gems sit behind glass cabinets. With names like Tiger Eye, Bruneau Jasper and Lake Superior Agate, the stones assembled here make up one of the best collections of its kind in the nation. Two cabinets display more than 2,000 Cabochons, comprised of materials that may no longer be available. This extraordinary collection is the 40-year masterpiece of Glen and Ruth Evans, former Albertson College of Idaho trustees. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hemingway and much more |
1910 University Drive (Boise State University) Boise, ID 83725 United States +1 208 426 3023 |
Its name honors Hemingway, but this Boise State University center does much more than simply reflect on Hemingway's life. Studying the Inter-Mountain West that Hemingway loved so much, the center conducts and publishes research that increases awareness of the area's culture. There is a small exhibit of Hemingway artifacts on display, including the play about Hemingway, Papa!, which the center published. Gallery 2 is also located here and features works by local and international artists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gallery draws on Idaho history |
815 East First Street Boise, ID 83642 United States +1 208 884 1867 tere@western-art-idaho.com |
About 16 miles south of this gallery, history buffs can find the "initial point" from which all Idaho land surveys began. More than 100 years later that historic site has become the inspiration for this small town gallery, located about 15 minutes west of Boise. The owner, Tere Foley, has used the image of early land surveys and molded her gallery into a showplace for Western art. Visitors will find crisp photographs of cowboys, paintings of snow-covered mountains, and vivid southwestern-inspired oils. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Downtown Contemporary Gallery |
223 S 17th St Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 336 2671 http://www.jcrist.com art@jcrist.com |
Brimming with contemporary works by Idaho and Northwest artists, this downtown gallery entices passersby to browse its collection. Every medium is offered in the individual and group exhibits on display. From paintings of fragile pink-petaled flowers to bolder, more evocative pieces, the gallery will please a variety of tastes. Also attracting national and international artists, the gallery offers specialized services such as creative framing options, collection development, hanging suggestions and shipping. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Take home a piece of Idaho |
350 North Milwaukee Street Boise, ID 83788 United States +1 208 378 1188 |
Located in Boise's major shopping attraction, Boise Towne Square Mall, this folksy store offers handmade crafts by Idahoans. The selection includes furnishings, unique potato souvenirs, Idaho shirts and sweatshirts with creative logos, and a wide variety of ceramics, jewelry and books. Wine aficionados will find a nice selection of wines from local vineyards like Ste. Chapelle Winery, Hells Canyon Winery, and Indian Creek Winery. The store also offers other food products, usually centered around Idaho's favorite vegetable, the potato. Another Idaho-obsessed store can be found in downtown Boise at Taters. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Explore living waters |
600 South Walnut Street Boise, ID 83707 United States +1 208 334 2225 |
Offering a view of the Boise River's underwater world, this unique and interesting center allows visitors to see what happens under the rippling surface of a river. Hands-on computers help visitors understand and learn about the complex world of a living river. This learning center is a must for both tourists and residents, especially if you are a science buff. You will leave the center with a new appreciation for science and river habitats. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Dining for the art-starved |
500 West Main Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 338 5006 |
Diners enjoy an artistic atmosphere in this small cafe, owned by former dancers with Ballet Idaho. Featuring a rotating display of paintings and sculptures, the colorful eatery offers artist-inspired sandwiches, like the Giacometti, a mixture of turkey, Gouda cheese, lettuce and onion. Appetizers include sampling platters and the Painters Palates, which feature delicacies such as Brie, blackberries and mushrooms. The wine list is generous, and the wait staff is helpful with its suggestions. Saturday nights bring live entertainment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Specialty jewelry from 90 artists |
818 West Idaho Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 385 9337 http://www.rgreygallery.com robkaylor@earthlink.net |
Hand-crafted jewelry, creatively displayed in the large picture windows of this gallery, catches the eyes of passersby. Inside, the well-designed gallery space gives visitors plenty of room to move around and appreciate the delicate works of art. Open for 14 years and in the current location for the past six years, this gallery features pieces with an Asian influence by jewelry artist Passiko True and pottery by ceramic specialist Erik Kingston. Signature gallery works include Confetti Garnet, Dice Bracelet, Hydraform Rings, and Turquoise/Moonstone Necklace. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Showcase for local art |
2112 East Cleveland Boulevard (Albertson College of Idaho) Boise, ID 83605 United States +1 208 459 5321 http://www.albertson.edu gclaassen@albertson.edu |
View photographs of Idaho's rich farm fields, or mesmerizing drawings that combine Christianity and Native American spirituality at this Albertson College of Idaho gallery, a showcase for local art. Featuring multimedia pieces, the gallery offers something for all tastes, from handmade books to photographic essays. You might even catch a budding artist before they hit the big time during one of the student exhibitions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Slice of South Pacific art |
810 Bannock Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 343 8790 portercm@aol.com |
African masks gaze at customers and brightly-painted pottery and glassware adorn the shelves at this downtown gallery and shop that specializes in works from the South Pacific. Shoppers can browse through art from New Zealand, Australia, Tonga, Samoa and Fiji. Ranging from wood carvings to baskets, the store offers customers original art. Whimsical blue-framed paintings depict simple beach scenes, while pottery pieces take on eclectic shapes. Gift wrapping and shipping is also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pottery, woodwork, jewelry and more |
118 East State Street Boise, ID 83616 United States +1 208 939 5889 |
An old-fashioned lamppost marks the entrance to this small, boxy gallery. Located a few miles from Boise in the small town of Eagle, transformed from agricultural town to trendy Boise suburb during the past few years, the gallery offers pottery, jewelry, paintings, furniture, baskets and woodwork. Customers can appreciate local talent or discover a new national artist to follow. Past displays have included watercolors of Idaho and Britain and mixed media paintings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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