InvenStory brochure, an inventory of Idaho Pulic Art, pdf.
Commission staff, Delta James and Barbara Robinson, with assistance from Karen
Bubb, public art manager at the Boise City Arts Commission. created a multi-year
implementation plan that will help build a foundation for the support and development
of public art throughout Idaho.
This plan is separate from the statewide percent for art legislation effort; however,
it will unquestionably enhance and support an Art for Public Places Program should
there be an opportunity to fund such a program in the future.
Supporting Art for Public Places in Idaho.
Implementation Plan [download word document file ].
Feather, Coeur d'Alene
Public art is thriving in Idaho! Click here to see a pdf of the InvenStory brochure, an inventory of public art located by seven field researchers in 2006. (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.
Currently there are five cities in Idaho with public art programs: Moscow, Coeur d'Alene, Rexburg, Twin Falls, and Boise. Public art advisors have been trained and are available for assistance, training, workshops, and consultation in your region.
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.
The Idaho Commission on the Arts is committed to building a foundation for the support and development of public art in cities throughout Idaho.
In 2007, it contracted with seven public art peer advisors who serve specific geographical regions. They have received training 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, educational presentations, and advice.
Below is a list of the Public Art Advisors. Contact the person in your area if you are in need a public art resource.
Jim Quinn
208-946-7228
Jimmic22@yahoo.com
Region: North
Gregory Smith
208-596-2676
gregnsmith@hotmail.com
Region: North Central
Catherine Smith
208-552-1539
csmith@idahofallsarts.org
Region: East
Cathy Sher
208-776-5407
sher@ida.net
Region: Southeast
Stacy Madsen
Ph: 208-734-1384
mvac@pmt.org
Region: South Central
Ella Deutchman
208-756-1615
Ella000@centurytel.net
Region: Central
Delta James
208.859.7042
dmist@cableone.net
Region: Southwest
Please contact Barbara at brobinson@arts.idaho.gov for more information about a resource in your area.
Grove Street Illuminated, Amy Westover, Boise
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