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SUPPORTING ART FOR PUBLIC PLACES IN IDAHO

InvenStory brochure, an inventory of Idaho Public Art, pdf.

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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 ].

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Feather, Coeur d'Alene

Public art can be integrated into Idaho communities. It reinforces the identity of a place for the resident population and visitors, provides economic revitalization, and involves artists.

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.

Lizzy Hughes
PO Box 591
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208/265-ARTS (2787)
artsalliance@sandpoint.net
Region: North

Gerri Sayler
517 East B Street
Moscow, ID 83843
208-883-8321 h
gerrisayler@verizon.net
gsayler@uidaho.edu
Region: North Central

Stacy Madsen
561 Cedar Brook Drive
Twin Falls, ID 83301
208-734-2787 w
208-734-1384 h
stacy@magicvalleyartscouncil.org
Region: South Central

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

Catherine Smith
PO Box 3512
Idaho Falls, ID 83403
208-522-0471 ext.102 w
208-552-1539 h
208-520-4941 c
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 c
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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