It's a heartful day of giving, and WE NEED YOU. Reflecting on our past, facing our present, and peering into the future, Surel's Place has a lot to celebrate and a lot more to look forward to. Help us continue to do the important work of supporting artists by providing them time and space to explore their creative process - cultivating […]
Garden City’s Surel L. Mitchell Live-Work-Create District is bustling with artists, artisans, and creative, artisanal businesses. Come to our neighborhood on the river as much as you can, but especially during our First Friday Art & Studio Stroll. You’ll find many locations open during the event, including artist studios, restaurants, and businesses featuring art events. […]
EXHIBITION & ARTIST TALKBOISE'S BLACK PIONEER: ELVINA MOULTONSaturday, December 6th | 7:00pm - 8:30pmfree at the Idaho Black History Museum: 508 Julia Davis Dr. in Boise Marshall Toomey's paintings explore the Black American world through stories and portraits. He wants his colors to add life, not just color to his stories. During his residency, he will […]
As the holidays draw nigh, join us for an evening of classic bingo in the basement at the Shrine Social Club! All proceeds directly support Surel's Place, so come purchase a board (or multiple boards) for the chance to win some great prizes. BINGO! Prizes include:🔵 A limited edition artist book by Artist-in-Residence Alumna Song […]
WORKSHOPFORM & MEANING: STORYTELLING THROUGH LETTERSSaturday, January 17th | 1:00pm – 4:00pm $45 | General Registration (materials included)$35 | Surel's Place Monthly Donors (with Special Passcode)Partial scholarships available by request to info@surelsplace.org Setareh Ghoreishi will lead a workshop introducing you to ancient and non-Latin scripts (with visual references to Farsi and Cuneiform). Explore language beyond its […]
ART TALK AND EXHIBITIONLETTERS ACROSS TIME: LANGUAGE, CULTURE, AND STORYTELLINGWednesday, January 28th | 7:00pm – 8:30pm free at Surel's Place: 212 E. 33rd Street in Garden City Setareh Ghoreishi's work as a designer and visual artist focuses on language, identity, and storytelling through writing systems—particularly non-Latin scripts. This project explores the intersection of ancient and contemporary writing […]
COMMUNITYSUSTAINING MEMBERS COFFEE KLATSCHSaturday, February 21st | 11:00am - 12:30pm Join us for a warm morning with pastries, good company, and delicious coffee from our friends and neighbors at Push & Pour. Meet fellow art lovers, hear what’s brewing for 2026, and learn how sustaining memberships keep our neighborhood vibrant with art and ideas and […]
SHOWCASE / Q&ATHE ONEThursday, February 26th | 7:00pm at The Creative Space: 121 E 34th St. in Garden City $10 | General Admissionfree | Surel's Place Sustaining Members (with Special Passcode) In order to love somebody else, you have to love yourself first. That’s what her mother once told her when she was 8 years old. […]
WORKSHOPPAINTING THE ESSENTIALSSaturday, March 14th | 1:00 – 4:00pm $45 | General Registration$35 | Surel's Place Monthly Sustaining Donors (with Special Passcode)Partial scholarships available by request to info@surelsplace.org Ages 16 & up This workshop with Hector Beven introduces participants to the power of simplification in painting. We begin with short examples from artists who inspire […]
EXHIBITION & ART TALKBOLD SIMPLICITYFriday, March 27th | 7:00 – 8:30pm free During his residency at Surel’s Place, Hector Beven immersed himself in the parks, riverbanks, and neighborhoods surrounding Garden City and Boise. His practice relies on extended time outdoors, observing light, movement, and the personality of place. He spent long hours sketching and painting along […]
Garden City’s Surel L. Mitchell Live-Work-Create District is lively with artists, art studios, and businesses year-round, but especially during free First Friday events. It's a great way to explore the local art scene, with exhibitions, readings, and performances at various locations. On April 3rd, The Backyard Artists will be hosting a community collage night at […]
RIVER CLEANUPSaturday, April 11th | 12:00pm – 2:00pmat Idaho River Sports | 601 N Whitewater Park BlvdfreePlease RSVP During his residency at Surel’s Place, Karl Erickson will be creating a series of puppet-sculptures and experimental animations about waste along the Boise River Greenbelt. Join him and other members of the Surel's Place community as we […]
