When most people hear the word “art,” they think of visual arts like painting, photography, and ceramic. But one of the most dynamic, evocative forms of art is dance. Movement and music come together to express abstract ideas and emotions; the body becomes both artist and medium. That’s powerful stuff!

Off Center Dance wants you to experience that power for yourself. OCD is an Idaho modern dance company whose mission is to bring dancers and artists together for the sake of art. The company has been performing in the Treasure Valley for 11 years and has also brought its breathtaking work to Twin Falls, McCall and Orofino. 

Off Center Dance has created over thirty new works and six dance films. Their gifted dancers are immensely passionate and…

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We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Karen Eastman, our July 2019 artist of the month.

Karen Eastman began focusing on her individual art career in 2004, showing her work in many venues from large outdoor shows to several galleries in San Diego, Laguna Beach, Las Vegas and now Boise. Since moving to Boise, Idaho in 2013, she was asked to create a public art installation as well as be on the cover of the Boise weekly for the last 5 years in a row.  In addition to painting full time, she works with local designers to create custom artwork for their clients. For more information on Karen visit her website at www.keastmanstudios.com or follow her instagram at keastmanstudios.

In 2018 the Pettitt Group purchased this original piece of…

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