ART GALLERIES, SPACES, VENUES
Places to get out and see art in the Treasure Valley, among them galleries and museums. Check them out!
Art Source Gallery
Featuring the works of more than 40 Idaho artists, Art Source Gallery offers quality and affordable paintings, bronze and wood sculptures, jewelry, pottery, photography and glass art. Also hosts art shows, workshops, and events throughout the year.
Boise Art Museum
Boise Art Museum is a non-profit, educational, and charitable organization, with a wide-array of classes, exhibitions, and art to experience. Also is host to such events like Art in the Park, held every September at Julia Davis Park.
The Common Well
A community of artists and entrepreneurs located in Garden City, highlighted by The Artist Program. This program is funded in part by Surel's Place and a partnership with Alexa Rose Foundation.
The Common Well Boise also has studio space to rent, meeting rooms, an art library, a gift shop, and more!
Discovery Center of Idaho
The Discovery Center has something new and exciting for visitors to experience year-round. From world-class exhibitions, virtual and in-person programs with community experts, to hands-on exhibitions built right in our Micron Innovation Lab.
The Discovery Center of Idaho opens at 10 a.m. daily, closing at 4:30 p.m. (except Fridays, where they close at 7:30 p.m.)
Idaho Black History Museum
Located downtown in Julia Davis Park, the Idaho Black History Museum (IBHM) is housed in the former St. Paul Baptist Church Building.
Open Tues., Wed., & Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Erma Hayman House
Located in Boise, the Erma Hayman House hosts a variety of opportunities for visitors to learn about the story of Erma Hayman and the River Street Neighborhood.
Ongoing permanent and rotating exhibitions, with admission free and open to the public Thursdays & Fridays (11 a.m. - 5 p.m.) and Saturdays (11 a.m. - 3 p.m)
Treasure Valley Artist's Alliance
Forging connections among visual artists in the Treasure Valley, TVAA aims to create opportunities for creative collaboration, and to support the artistic community.
Support art and artists through quarterly exhibitions, a searchable online gallery, artist forums, announcements of calls to artists and local art news, professional development workshops, a directory of artists’ resources, and social events bringing local artists together.
Idaho Art Gallery
Stop by and enjoy the newest addition to the Meridian art scene, showcasing a collection of fine art exclusively features works by Idaho Artists.
Idaho Art Gallery is located on Main Street in downtown Meridian, nestled between 44 East Boutique & 830 Common and open between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Tu - Sat.
Visual Arts Collective
Located in Garden City, VAC hosts 6 to 8 exhibitions per year by local artists.
Gallery Hours: Noon to 6 p.m. on Saturdays
Current & Upcoming Art Shows
Exhibition - Spectrum: Color in Pigment and Light @ Boise Art Museum. Ongoing. Learn more
Drawing the Sky: Artist as a Witness and Strange Landscapes. Fall Exhibitions @ Boise State Blue Galleries. Opening reception: August 23 & runs through Oct. 30. Learn more.
Exhibit - The World's Largest Dinosaurs @ Discovery Center of Idaho. Opens Oct. 12. Learn more
The Island of Doubt - Veiko Valencia @ Ming Studios. Sept. 21 - Nov. 9. Learn more
Art Source Gallery - "Local from Global" Exhibition. Sept. 30 - Nov. 1. Learn more
Moons*Monsters*Magic - new work by Wren Van Bockel @ VAC. Oct 4 - November. Learn more
Treasure Valley Artists Alliance presents: OPUS @ Water's Edge Gallery - Riverside Hotel. October 4 - November 3. Exhibit Details
Voices of River Street: A History of Urban Change and Community Strength, 1940-1972 @ Erma Hayman House. Thru March 2025. Learn more