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PUBLIC ART IN IDAHO

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The River, Zack Turner, C. J. Wilber, Idaho Falls

Public art is thriving in Idaho! Several years ago, commission staff Delta James and Barbara Robinson, with assistance from Karen Bubb, public art manager at Boise City Department of Art & History, created a multi-year implementation plan to build a foundation for the support and development of public art throughout Idaho. Click here (word document) for a copy of the complete implementation plan, Supporting Art for Public Places in Idaho.

The InvenStory brochure is an inventory of public art located by seven field researchers. (Printed brochures are also available from the Commission.) If you know of new public art projects that you would like to include in our data base, please fill out the inventory questionnaire (word document) and e-mail to info@arts.idaho.gov or mail to the Commission offices.

Public art can be integrated into communities. It reinforces the identity of a place for the resident population and visitors, provides economic revitalization, and involves artists. Currently there are several Idaho cities with public art programs: Moscow, Coeur d'Alene, Rexburg, Hailey, Twin Falls, and Boise.

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I See What You Mean. Lawrence Argent,
Denver, Colorados

REGIONAL PUBLIC ART ADVISORS ARE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA
Are you interested in supporting public art in your community? If so, the Commission can help. It is committed to building a foundation for the support and development of public art in cities throughout Idaho and experienced public art advisors are available in your region. They are trained in the technical aspects of public art management and have the tools needed to respond to inquiries from those interested in developing public art projects or programs. They can help support your efforts with advocacy, advice, training, workshops, consultation, and educational presentations.

Below are the names of Public Art Advisors by region:

Lizzy Hughes
PO Box 591
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208.265.2787
artsalliance@sandpoint.net
Region: North

Gerri Sayler
517 East B Street
Moscow, ID 83843
208-883-8321 h
gerrisayler@gmail.com
Region: North Central

Mark Johnstone
POB 4350
Hailey, ID 83333
208-720-5578 cell
208-788-3788 w
markjohnstone@cox-internet.com
Region: Central & Southeast

Catherine Smith
PO Box 3512
Idaho Falls, ID 83403
208-522-0471 ext.102 w
208-552-1539 h
csmith@idahofallsarts.org
Region: East

Delta James
Planning Specialist
Business and Community Development
Sage Community Resources
PO Box 902
Donnelly, ID 83615
208.859.7042 cell
djames@sageidaho.com
Region: Southwest

Please contact Barbara at barbara.robinson@arts.idaho.gov for more information about a resource in your area.

Grove Street Illuminated, Amy Westover, Boise

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