By living in a community with a vibrant culture, we are able to be the kind of place that lifts up those around us. Having a strong, vibrant arts community makes Boise a better place for everyone to live, work and give.

The Pettitt Group real estate team supports art in all forms. We believe that art creates community, which is why each month we choose a local non-profit organization to support.

We are excited to announce our support for Opera Idaho in October 2018. We will give $100 per transaction to Opera Idaho this month, or a minimum of $1,000 (whichever is greater).

“to foster wider acceptance, appreciation and enjoyment of opera and related art forms in young people and adults of all social and economic backgrounds, through diverse…

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We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Karen Doty, our October 2018 artist of the month.

Karen Doty is a painter, design educator and interactive graphic designer. Currently, she teaches as an adjunct professor of Art and Design at Grand View University and as a graduate instructor of record at Iowa State University. In 2015, she received a Master in Fine Art from Iowa State University. Additionally, she is working toward a Ph.D. in Human Computer Interaction at ISU, studying augmented reality and holographic design. Her art is characterized by multiple layers of color with strong gestural movement.

In 2017 the Pettitt Group purchased this original piece of artwork as part of our Supporting the Arts initiative. Throughout the year we give…

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By living in a community with a vibrant culture, we are able to be the kind of place that lifts up those around us. Having a strong, vibrant arts community makes Boise a better place for everyone to live, work and give.

The Pettitt Group real estate team supports art in all forms. We believe that art creates community, which is why each month we choose a local non-profit organization to support.

We are excited to announce our support for Alley Repertory Theater in September 2018. We will give $100 per transaction to Alley Repertory Theater this month, or a minimum of $1,000 (whichever is greater).

“Alley Repertory Theater is a bold, risk-taking cultural leader and an artistic home where established professionals mentor emerging artists to…

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We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Randy Van Dyck, our September 2018 artist of the month.

For Randy Van Dyck, each artistic concept starts with the title which has become integral in explaining the imagery. Some are quite simple and straightforward, while others are more obscure and thought provoking. Van Dyck has also been a professional picture framer for over 25 years. With a background in visual art and design, he creates exceptional presentations. All work is done with precise attention to every detail using only the highest standard of conservation materials available. He specializes in fabric wraps, float mounts, and contemporary style presentations. Van Dyck works with many local artists, designers and galleries as well as the Boise…

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By living in a community with a vibrant culture, we are able to be the kind of place that lifts up those around us. Having a strong, vibrant arts community makes Boise a better place for everyone to live, work and give.

The Pettitt Group real estate team supports art in all forms. We believe that art creates community, which is why each month we choose a local non-profit organization to support.

We are excited to announce our support for The Idaho Shakespeare Festival in August 2018. We will give $100 per transaction to the the Idaho Shakespeare Festival this month, or a minimum of $1,000 (whichever is greater).

 ‘the Festival seeks to: develop an artistic home… educate through a range of programs… illuminate human nature and our rich cultural…

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We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Grant Olsen, our August 2018 artist of the month.

Grant’s full-time art career began in 2002; in that time his work has evolved through experimentation within a wide range of mediums stretching from painting, to sewing, to now mainly digital. Grant’s art can now be found in almost all four corners of the city. He has also exhibited in galleries in Los Angeles, Seattle, and Portland. He received a fellowship in visual arts from the State of Idaho and was featured in the 2004 Triennial Exhibition at the Boise Art Museum.

In 2017 the Pettitt Group purchased this original piece of artwork as part of our Supporting the Arts initiative. Throughout the year we give away fine art prints of this beautiful artwork…

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We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Allie Zeyer, our July 2018 artist of the month. 

“The richness of painting from life,  whether in the studio or outdoors,  is where I find myself as an artist.”

Allie Zeyer grew up watching her dad, Michael Hadley, paint and sell his work in Jackson, WY.  Zeyer received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Brigham Young University and recently studied under nationally recognized artists: Jill Carver, G. Russell Case and Kathryn Stats in Sun Valley, Idaho. Since then, she has participated in several plein air competitions and won several awards. She received first place two consecutive years in a row at the Eagle Plein Air Festival in Idaho for their quick draw event.

Allie describes how art has…

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By living in a community with a vibrant culture, we are able to be the kind of place that lifts up those around us. Having a strong, vibrant arts community makes Boise a better place for everyone to live, work and give.

The Pettitt Group real estate team supports art in all forms. We believe that art creates community, which is why each month we choose a local non-profit organization to support.

We are excited to announce our support for Open Arms Dance Project in July 2018. We will give $100 per transaction to the Open Arms Dance Project this month, or a minimum of $1,000 (whichever is greater).

“by moving alongside people who look or sound or move differently… we ultimately move towards greater compassion.”

 

Open Arms Dance Project is…

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By living in a community with a vibrant culture, we are able to be the kind of place that lifts up those around us. Having a strong, vibrant arts community makes Boise a better place for everyone to live, work and give.

The Pettitt Group real estate team supports art in all forms. We believe that art creates community, which is why each month we choose a local non-profit organization to support.

We are excited to announce our support for The Gem Center for the Arts in June 2018. We will give $100 per transaction to the Gem Center for the Arts this month, or a minimum of $1,000 (whichever is greater).

 

 

The Gem Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit organization spearheaded by a few dedicated individuals seeking to create a hub that fosters…

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We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Brooke Burton, our June 2018 artist of the month.

Brooke Burton lives and works in Boise as an artist and photographer recently exhibiting work at the 2017 Triennial exhibition at the Boise Art Museum.  She is a writer and photographer for the City of Boise’s Art & History Department blog in addition to teaching workshops and classes.  Her personal aesthetic fluctuates between minimalist and maximalist compositions, often reflecting her love of miniatures.  Themes of interest include still-life, selfies, visual culture, and novelty of all kinds.  Her work often uses inanimate objects as a means of storytelling and exploring human narratives.

 

In 2017 the Pettitt Group purchased this original piece of…

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