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 people slowing down...

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 am creating,...

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