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What a weekend! Our Chalk the Block event was an incredible success, bringing artists, families, and our community together to transform downtown Bonners Ferry into a vibrant outdoor gallery. With nearly 100 chalk art submissions, sidewalks throughout the event were filled with everything from playful drawings to stunning works of art. Families spent the week strolling through town, admiring the artwork, and watching new pieces come to life. It was wonderful to see so many pe

I'd like to introduce you to one of my new assistants. He has hit the ground running, jumping in just before my biggest and busiest event of the year! I'll let him tell you about himself: My name is Travis Billingsley, and art has been an important part of my life because it gives me a way to express thoughts, emotions, and experiences that can be difficult to put into words. I am drawn to art because it encourages creativity, self-reflection, and personal growth. Whether I

1. Our physical surroundings matter. ​​​ 2. Choosing something simply because I like it is perfectly valid. ​​​

1. Our physical surroundings matter. ​​​ 2. Choosing something simply because I like it is perfectly valid. ​​​

Art truly does speak to one, and I see it communicating passionately around here, when people spot a piece in the gallery and look like they've found a dear friend they've been missing!

1. Our physical surroundings matter. ​​​ 2. Choosing something simply because I like it is perfectly valid. ​​​

1. Our physical surroundings matter. ​​​ 2. Choosing something simply because I like it is perfectly valid. ​​​

I’m bringing a new level of energy to these. I honestly cannot wait to see where they end up. In the words of my coach Amber Smith:  Less bracing, more allowing  Less tension, more expansion  Less worrying, more creative faith Creating these three in December felt a little reckless. Instead of creating something sure and predictable (small tree paintings), I ventured into this new realm of painting on frickin linen. Damn. That’s a whole new thing. It really felt like I was st

On November 22nd our gallery transformed—utterly and completely—into a world shaped by the imagination, scale, and intensity of artist Komski. What began as an opening reception quickly became something much bigger: a gathering, a celebration, and, honestly, a bit of a beautiful whirlwind. We planned for a modest crowd. We stocked beer like we were being overly responsible adults. We thought, “No way we’ll need this much.” And then—about 60 people walked through the doors. Mo

by Lillian Rennie, Gallery Assistant The date was April 26th and a stunningly beautiful spring day here in Bonners Ferry; just perfect for a celebration, lively conversation and delicious libations - all exquisitely embraced by the backdrop of Hannah's perfectly executed fine art. She had decided to offer a limited, signed print edition of her very gorgeous 'Blaze' painting, to mark this special occasion. There was a palpable air of excitement as each person came to collect

Meet Lillian--my new gallery assistant. I asked her to share a bit about herself so that I could share it with you! A few things about me. I’m an avid art lover and collector. I’m fanatical about design with purpose; artisanal beauty with function. When I visited Prague ages ago, the city of garnets and crystals (not unlike Idaho in that sense), I fell in love with the intricate detail for beauty in even the teeniest of their everydays - a window latch can be a piece of art,

Hi, it's Heather, Hannah's assistant. Beyond helping with day-to-day tasks, there's a deeper aspect to working at the gallery that truly stands out: the people. The gallery is a meeting point of diverse lives, stories, and emotions, and it's fascinating to be a part of it. The People I Meet and Their Stories One of the most rewarding parts of working at the gallery is the wide array of people who come through the door. Each visitor brings their own experiences, emotions, and

Three years ago I was sitting on the floor at my mom's house, where my kids and I were staying temporarily. I was eating cereal for Thanksgiving dinner, because the kids were with their dad that year, and I wasn't going to cook just for myself. I had spent the past several weeks revising my resume, which at the age of 40 was embarrassingly sparse. Seventeen years of being a stay-at-home mom was the bulk of my adult experience. I have a bachelor's degree in English, but I knew

When I had the grand opening for my gallery, my smallest paintings were 20x20." I love big art--the bigger the better!  But something I heard over and over was "I love this but I don't have the wall space for anything this size!" So I started creating smaller paintings (but I'm still doing the big stuff too).  Here are some of the latest--each one is original, unique, and full of all the little imperfections that make it come to life.  And who doesn't have THIS much wall spac

With just a few days until the studio tour, I wanted to introduce you to the 12 artists. Diana Stover is a gem of a human (plus she has the cutest turquoise shoes)! She creates in a variety of mediums. Her art is about as eclectic as you can get, although personally I'm partial to her pastels. If you're interested in learning what the 'tifaifai' technique is, don't miss her studio! Theresa Stahl's art takes you on a "fanciful journey into mysterious realms filled with spirit

As we ease towards the end of summer, Tamara and I are teaming up again to bring another free art event to Boundary County! Grab a friend or two, pick up a tour map, and away you go. Twelve artists at ten locations all around Boundary County will be ready to share their art with you. Get a little early holiday shopping done, buying directly from the artists themselves. Map of Boundary County 2024 Artist Studio Tour How cool is it that you get to experience each artist in the

Did you make it downtown during Kootenai River Days to see all the art? Sidewalks up and down Main Street were covered with butterflies and happy faces, mountain scenes and hopscotch. Every day during the event, I had people with wide smiles tell me how much they were enjoying the colorful art. The Second Annual Chalk had over 250 people participants, from toddlers to grandparents and everything in-between. The event highlighted that the world needs your art. It was exciting

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Sidewalk Art Extravaganza! July 16-20 As part of Kootenai River Days, I'll be hosting another city-wide sidewalk art event for all ages and skill levels. Last year 150+ people participated, from toddlers to grandparents, and everyone in-between. Participate in the chalk art contest to win prizes, or just grab some chalk and start creating! This year will have more prizes. Stop by the gallery, pick up some sidewalk chalk, and go make your mark! This year the goal is to inv