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SUMMARY:First Friday Art & Studio Stroll
DESCRIPTION: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. In addition\, there will be special events at many locations\, including exhibits\, readings\, and performances. \n\n\n\nMore information about the next First Friday\, is available at The LWC District First Friday Event Page on Facebook. \n\n\n\nSee below to view an interactive Google map of the First Friday participating venues. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOCTOBER 3RD HIGHLIGHTS\n\n\n\n“Illuminate” projected video art and things that shine in the dark: 7:30pm – 9:30pm. \n\n\n\nSurel’s Place \n\n\n\n212 E. 33rd Street \n\n\n\nIn the gallery\, Heavy Weather exhibition by Garth Claassen. \n\n\n\nMaterial Mirages Projection artists from the 2025 CWI Sculpture Class: \n\n\n\nAva Madrigal\, Gracie Sosa\, Sadie Meyer\, Bronwyn Hitchcock\, Ellie Wilson\, Ilene Antonov\, Madi Miller\, Nalani Roberts\, Casey Stitzel\, Natalie Masterson\, Emily Hall\, Josefine Carver \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Tiny House ILLUMINATED! \n\n\n\nMaterial Mirages Projection artists from 2025 CWI Sculpture Class: Eden Hunt\, Ali Henslee\, Ahmed Abouzeid\, Kim Bessette\, Kiwi Edington. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe GreenBox \n\n\n\nRhythm Brie Schettle & Megan White ILLUMINATED! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Holdover House \n\n\n\n3338 N Carr Street \n\n\n\nSally Brock\, paintings \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn loading dock at SGW Designworks – New Venue! \n\n\n\nCorner of Clay & 33rd \n\n\n\nVievvs The Band\, 7:00pm – 8:00pm ILLUMINATED! \n\n\n\nensemble performs instrumental music set to video \n\n\n\nandrew | keys\, guitar\, style \n\n\n\nchuck | vidZARD \n\n\n\njohn | cello\, ·̩̩̥͙＊•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙˚˚•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙˚＊·̩̩̥͙ \n\n\n\nmike | space gator\, clarinet \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Waterfront District \n\n\n\nFirst time in many years! \n\n\n\n3640 N Willowbar Ln \n\n\n\nSara Hill (Painting) \n\n\n\nSamuel Paden (Pottery) \n\n\n\nSandra Shaw (Painting) \n\n\n\nLinda Williams (Painting) \n\n\n\nWade Bollinger (Oil Painting) \n\n\n\nPlus a dedication to the Mosaic along the Greenbelt at 6:30pm with artist Reham Aarti \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisual Arts Collective (VAC) \n\n\n\n3638 Osage Street \n\n\n\n“When the Light is Right” \n\n\n\nRecent paintings by \n\n\n\nTerry Vineyard – Rick Friesen \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOldspeak \n\n\n\n3640 W Chinden Blvd \n\n\n\nsolo show by Jaime Roberts aka Amended Archives (mixed media highlighting the feminine experience) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWater’s Edge Gallery at The Riverside Hotel \n\n\n\n2900 W Chinden Blvd \n\n\n\nMain Level \n\n\n\nOPUS by Treasure Valley Artists Alliance \n\n\n\nNew Gallery! The Catwalk \n\n\n\nperched above the Event Center and Fireplace Foyer \n\n\n\nThe Color of Sound\, featuring seven local artists whose work explores the intersection of visual art and sound. Each piece invites you to imagine what it might sound like—what rhythm\, melody\, or tone it might carry. \n\n\n\nKen Levy \n\n\n\nPreston Craig \n\n\n\nKilli Smith \n\n\n\nIrina Mackay \n\n\n\nDavid Rodriguiez \n\n\n\nMary Docktor \n\n\n\nHilary Ackley \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Common Well \n\n\n\n110 W. 31st Street \n\n\n\nYou are invited to wander throughout the building to see all of the many artists in their studios. \n\n\n\nGallery- Luma Jasim: Rage Given Over to Mourning \n\n\n\n2nd floor popup- Bex Wilkinson Opening! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCreate Gallery & Frames \n\n\n\n3520 W Chinden Blvd \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNicole Hitchcock Contemporary Art \n\n\n\n206 E 35th Street \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoor #3 Artist Collective \n\n\n\n413 E. 37th Street \n\n\n\nHome to Mosaic Essentials and other artist events. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZion Warne Studios \n\n\n\n3242 W. Chinden Blvd \n\n\n\nGlassblowing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsPacePort \n\n\n\n112 E. 33rd Street \n\n\n\nJessica Evett \n\n\n\nLala’s Fresh Pots \n\n\n\neC wares \n\n\n\nKim Bennett Porter \n\n\n\nLindsay Rae \n\n\n\nStarbelly Dancers ILLUMINATED! \n\n\n\nJustin Blauch ILLUMINATED! \n\n\n\nGoran Fazil ILLUMINATED! (pictured) \n\n\n\nGrandpa Crump (Music)
URL:https://surelsplace.org/event/first-friday-art-studio-stroll-6/
LOCATION:Surel Mitchell Live-Work-Create District\, 212 E. 33rd Street\, Garden City\, Idaho\, 83714
CATEGORIES:Open Studios
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SUMMARY:"Heavy Weather:" Garth Claassen Opening Reception/Art Talk
DESCRIPTION:FLASH SHOW RECEPTION & ARTIST TALKHEAVY WEATHER with Garth ClaassenSaturday\, October 4th | 5:30pm – 8:30pm | Artist Talk at 7:00pm \n\n\n\nfree \n\n\n\nat Surel’s Place: 212 E. 33rd Street in Garden City \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nARTIST STATEMENT \n\n\n\nI work a lot in mixed media and often make pieces that consist of multiple\, regular parts. The layout is somewhat like the panels in a comic book or graphic novel\, and it implies a narrative\, although there is no coherent story arc. Sometimes small printouts of earlier works are collaged onto pieces along with related sketches\, other images\, and simple abstract shapes. I am interested in process\, specifically the exploitation of chance textures that arise during the making of the work.Much of my work explores the tension between flat shapes and modeled forms\, jagged and rounded contours\, strong value contrasts\, and dramatic changes in scale. This sense of struggle and conflict prompted my exhibition title\, Heavy Weather. The bulbous white forms were partly inspired by Alfred Jarry’s King Ubu\, a comically vulgar and satirical play first performed in 1895. The flatter black shapes are partly indebted to Eugene Ionescu’s absurdist play\, Rhinoceros\, of 1950. The former play was probably a critique of imperialism and corruption\, and the latter is considered an allegory of the rise of fascism\, but I have made no attempt to illustrate the plot of either play.The ambiguity of the imagery is not intended to confuse the beholder (although it may do that). Rather\, it is an invitation to viewers to construct their own stories based on what they see in my work. \n\n\n\nBIOGRAPHY \n\n\n\nGarth Claassen studied art at the University of Natal\, Pietermaritzburg\, South Africa\, earning a BAFA in 1976\, with majors in ceramics\, art history\, and English\, and then a Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts. \n\n\n\nIn 1982 Claassen was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to study art history at Indiana University in Bloomington\, graduating in 1991 with a doctorate in the history of modern art. During his time at Indiana\, he continued to make ceramic sculpture\, and mixed-media abstract collages. In 1989 he returned to South Africa and taught there for five years. Claassen joined The College of Idaho in 1994. He taught art history\, life drawing\, and painting. His attitude to making art has been deeply influenced by his academic studies and teaching experience. \n\n\n\nClaassen’s work has been included in three Idaho Triennial Exhibitions—1995\, 1998\, 2011\, and he was awarded Idaho Commission of the Arts Fellowships for 2001\, 2009\, and 2023. He has exhibited at the College of Idaho\, the College of Southern Idaho\, the Stewart Gallery in Boise\, the Boise Art Museum\, the Visual Arts Collective in Garden City\, MING Studios in Boise\, the Art Association Gallery\, Jackson Hole\, Wyoming\, the Yellowstone Art Museum\, Billings\, Montana\, and the Prichard Gallery\, University of Idaho. \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL FLASH SHOW GALLERY HOURS:Sunday\, October 5th | 10:00am – 1:00pm
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LOCATION:Surel’s Place\, 212 E. 33rd Street\, Garden City\, 83714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition and Artist Talk
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SUMMARY:"Heavy Weather:" Garth Claassen Open Gallery Hours
DESCRIPTION:FLASH SHOW GALLERY HOURSHEAVY WEATHER with GARTH CLAASSENSunday\, October 5th | 10:00am – 1:00pm \n\n\n\nfree \n\n\n\nat Surel’s Place: 212 E. 33rd Street in Garden City \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nARTIST STATEMENT \n\n\n\nI work a lot in mixed media and often make pieces that consist of multiple\, regular parts. The layout is somewhat like the panels in a comic book or graphic novel\, and it implies a narrative\, although there is no coherent story arc. Sometimes small printouts of earlier works are collaged onto pieces along with related sketches\, other images\, and simple abstract shapes. I am interested in process\, specifically the exploitation of chance textures that arise during the making of the work. \n\n\n\nMuch of my work explores the tension between flat shapes and modeled forms\, jagged and rounded contours\, strong value contrasts\, and dramatic changes in scale. This sense of struggle and conflict prompted my exhibition title\, Heavy Weather. The bulbous white forms were partly inspired by Alfred Jarry’s King Ubu\, a comically vulgar and satirical play first performed in 1895. The flatter black shapes are partly indebted to Eugene Ionescu’s absurdist play\, Rhinoceros\, of 1950. The former play was probably a critique of imperialism and corruption\, and the latter is considered an allegory of the rise of fascism\, but I have made no attempt to illustrate the plot of either play. \n\n\n\nThe ambiguity of the imagery is not intended to confuse the beholder (although it may do that). Rather\, it is an invitation to viewers to construct their own stories based on what they see in my work. \n\n\n\nBIOGRAPHY \n\n\n\nGarth Claassen studied art at the University of Natal\, Pietermaritzburg\, South Africa\, earning a BAFA in 1976\, with majors in ceramics\, art history\, and English\, and then a Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts. \n\n\n\nIn 1982 Claassen was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to study art history at Indiana University in Bloomington\, graduating in 1991 with a doctorate in the history of modern art. During his time at Indiana\, he continued to make ceramic sculpture\, and mixed-media abstract collages. In 1989 he returned to South Africa and taught there for five years. Claassen joined The College of Idaho in 1994. He taught art history\, life drawing\, and painting. His attitude to making art has been deeply influenced by his academic studies and teaching experience. \n\n\n\nClaassen’s work has been included in three Idaho Triennial Exhibitions—1995\, 1998\, 2011\, and he was awarded Idaho Commission of the Arts Fellowships for 2001\, 2009\, and 2023. He has exhibited at the College of Idaho\, the College of Southern Idaho\, the Stewart Gallery in Boise\, the Boise Art Museum\, the Visual Arts Collective in Garden City\, MING Studios in Boise\, the Art Association Gallery\, Jackson Hole\, Wyoming\, the Yellowstone Art Museum\, Billings\, Montana\, and the Prichard Gallery\, University of Idaho.
URL:https://surelsplace.org/event/heavy-weather-garth-claassen-open-gallery-hours/
LOCATION:Surel’s Place\, 212 E. 33rd Street\, Garden City\, 83714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Dark Night Artist Talkback
DESCRIPTION:Join Andrew Nemr at an intimate gathering as he shares stories from his groundbreaking 12-hour performance. On August 8\, 2025\, Andrew performed DARK NIGHT LIVE\, a 12-hour improvised solo tap dance inviting participants to encounter\, reflect on\, and honor the choice to endure dark nights of the soul. \n\n\n\nAt this Artist Talkback\, Andrew will share anecdotes from behind the scenes\, his experience of performing Dark Night Live\, and what is next for the project. \n\n\n\nBe the first to see official photos from the performance\, enjoy snacks and drinks\, and join the conversation. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\nThis event will be livestreamed on Andrew Nemr’s channel on YouTube.
URL:https://surelsplace.org/event/dark-night-artist-talkback/
LOCATION:Surel’s Place\, 212 E. 33rd Street\, Garden City\, 83714\, United States
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SUMMARY:BOSCO: Boise Open Studios Tour
DESCRIPTION:BOISE OPEN STUDIOS TOURYIDAN GUOSaturday & Sunday\, October 11th & 12th10:00am – 6:00pm \n\n\n\nfree \n\n\n\nat Surel’s Place: 212 E. 33rd Street in Garden City \n\n\n\nBoise Open Studios Collective Organization  (BOSCO) features over 125 Treasure Valley artists working in painting\, sculpture\, photography\, ceramics\, printmaking\, jewelry\, textiles\, mosaic\, collage\, assemblage\, digital images\, and glass. BOSCO’s main event\, the Open Studios Tour\, occurs during the first two weekends of October each year\, with half of the artists opening their studios on the first weekend and the rest on the second. This event aims to enhance public understanding of the artistic process\, foster connections\, and build community. \n\n\n\nJoin us at Surel’s Place to see the work of our Artist-in-Residence Yidan Guo. Yidan’s journey as a painter has spanned thousands of miles\, from her birthplace in China to her present home in the US. This migratory experience has deeply influenced her choice of subject matter: women who are immigrants and refugees. As an Asian immigrant and a woman artist\, there’s a shared bond\, a collective experience of navigating new cultures\, which forms the core of her creative exploration. \n\n\n\nAt the age of 15\, Yidan began eight years of rigorous training at China Central Academy of Fine Arts – the most prestigious art school in China and earned her Bachelor of Art degree in Chinese Painting. In 2005 she earned a master’s degree in Philosophy from Renmin University of China and a MFA from Idaho State University in 2024. \n\n\n\n\nBOSCO OPEN STUDIOS TOUR
URL:https://surelsplace.org/event/bosco-boise-open-studios-tour/
LOCATION:Surel’s Place\, 212 E. 33rd Street\, Garden City\, 83714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Studios
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SUMMARY:BOSCO: Boise Open Studio Tour
DESCRIPTION:BOISE OPEN STUDIOS TOURYIDAN GUOSaturday & Sunday\, October 11th & 12th10:00am – 6:00pm \n\n\n\nfree \n\n\n\nat Surel’s Place: 212 E. 33rd Street in Garden City \n\n\n\nBoise Open Studios Collective Organization features over 125 Treasure Valley artists working in painting\, sculpture\, photography\, ceramics\, printmaking\, jewelry\, textiles\, mosaic\, collage\, assemblage\, digital images\, and glass. Our main event\, the Open Studios Tour\, occurs during the first two weekends of October each year\, with half of the artists opening their studios on the first weekend and the rest on the second. This event aims to enhance public understanding of the artistic process\, foster connections\, and build community. \n\n\n\nJoin us at Surel’s Place to see the work of our Artist-in-Residence Yidan Guo. Yidan’s journey as a painter has spanned thousands of miles\, from her birthplace in China to her present home in the US.This migratory experience has deeply influenced her choice of subject matter: women who are immigrants and refugees. As an Asian immigrant and a woman artist\, there’s a shared bond\, a collective experience of navigating new cultures\, which forms the core of her creative exploration. \n\n\n\nAt the age of 15\, Yidan began eight years of rigorous training at China Central Academy of Fine Arts – the most prestigious art school in China and earned her Bachelor of Art degree in Chinese Painting. In 2005 she earned a master’s degree in Philosophy from Renmin University of China and a MFA from Idaho State University in 2024. \n\n\n\n\nBOSCO OPEN STUDIOS TOUR
URL:https://surelsplace.org/event/boise-open-studio-tour/
LOCATION:Surel’s Place\, 212 E. 33rd Street\, Garden City\, 83714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Studios
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Watercolor Painting Techniques for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:WORKSHOPWATERCOLOR PAINTING TECHNIQUES FOR BEGINNERSSaturday\, October 25th | 1:00pm – 4:00pm \n\n\n\n$45 | General Admission$35 | Surel’s Place Sustaining Member Admission (register with Special Passcode)Partial scholarships are available by request to info@surelsplace.org. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\nWatercolor is a vibrant\, approachable medium that invites creativity—even if you’ve never picked up a brush before! In this workshop\, artist Yidan Guo will guide you through the fundamentals of watercolor\, making it easy to start exploring. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn essential basics\, including: \n\n\n\n\nKey materials (paints\, brushes\, paper) and how to use them\n\n\n\nCore techniques: wet-on-wet (blending colors on damp surface)\, wet-on-dry (applying color to dry surface)\, and dry-on-dry (layering crisp\, dry brushstrokes)\n\n\n\nBrushwork styles and simple composition tips to make your art feel balanced\n\n\n\n\nYidan will demonstrate each technique step-by-step\, and you’ll get plenty of hands-on time to practice. By the end of the workshop\, you’ll walk away with new skills and a finished watercolor piece of your own to take home. \n\n\n\nNo prior experience needed—just bring curiosity and a willingness to play!All experience levels are welcome. All materials supplied. \n\n\n\nBIOGRAPHY \n\n\n\nYidan’s journey as a painter has spanned thousands of miles\, from her birthplace in China to her present home in the US. This migratory experience has deeply influenced her choice of subject matter: women who are immigrants and refugees. As an Asian immigrant and a woman artist\, there’s a shared bond\, a collective experience of navigating new cultures\, which forms the core of her creative exploration. \n\n\n\nAt the age of 15\, Yidan began eight years of rigorous training at China Central Academy of Fine Arts – the most prestigious art school in China and earned her Bachelor of Art degree in Chinese Painting. In 2005 she earned a master’s degree in Philosophy from Renmin University of China and a MFA from Idaho State University in 2024.
URL:https://surelsplace.org/event/workshop-watercolor-painting-techniques-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Surel’s Place\, 212 E. 33rd Street\, Garden City\, 83714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Watercolor Painting Techniques for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:WORKSHOPWATERCOLOR PAINTING TECHNIQUES FOR BEGINNERSSunday\, October 26th | 1:00pm – 4:00pm \n\n\n\n$45 | General Admission$35 | Surel’s Place Sustaining Member Admission (register with Special Passcode)Partial scholarships are available by request to info@surelsplace.org. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\nWatercolor is a vibrant\, approachable medium that invites creativity—even if you’ve never picked up a brush before! In this workshop\, artist Yidan Guo will guide you through the fundamentals of watercolor\, making it easy to start exploring. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn essential basics\, including: \n\n\n\n\nKey materials (paints\, brushes\, paper) and how to use them\n\n\n\nCore techniques: wet-on-wet (blending colors on damp surface)\, wet-on-dry (applying color to dry surface)\, and dry-on-dry (layering crisp\, dry brushstrokes)\n\n\n\nBrushwork styles and simple composition tips to make your art feel balanced\n\n\n\n\nYidan will demonstrate each technique step-by-step\, and you’ll get plenty of hands-on time to practice. By the end of the workshop\, you’ll walk away with new skills and a finished watercolor piece of your own to take home. \n\n\n\nNo prior experience needed—just bring curiosity and a willingness to play!All experience levels are welcome. All materials supplied. \n\n\n\nBIOGRAPHY \n\n\n\nYidan’s journey as a painter has spanned thousands of miles\, from her birthplace in China to her present home in the US. This migratory experience has deeply influenced her choice of subject matter: women who are immigrants and refugees. As an Asian immigrant and a woman artist\, there’s a shared bond\, a collective experience of navigating new cultures\, which forms the core of her creative exploration. \n\n\n\nAt the age of 15\, Yidan began eight years of rigorous training at China Central Academy of Fine Arts – the most prestigious art school in China and earned her Bachelor of Art degree in Chinese Painting. In 2005 she earned a master’s degree in Philosophy from Renmin University of China and a MFA from Idaho State University in 2024.
URL:https://surelsplace.org/event/workshop-watercolor-painting-techniques-for-beginners-2/
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