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Surel’s Place Artist in Residency, photo courtesy Surel’s Place and Winston Mitchell

Artist Surel Mitchell was a force for artistic, familial, and civic collaboration here in Boise. Whether it was a conversation or an art installation, she inspired people of all walks of life to come together to make something beautiful. Originally from Pennsylvania, Surel embraced Boise as her home and she was a vital in making the Boise arts scene the vibrant community it is today. When Surel passed away in 2011, artists, friends, and family mourned the loss of her warm personality and extraordinary talent.

Community members gather in support of artists, photo courtesy Surel’s Place and Winston Mitchell

Lucky for all of us, Surel Mitchell’s giving nature…

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We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Kylene Collette, our June 2019 artist of the month.

Kylene Collette is a proudly South African export currently residing in Boise, Idaho. She has designed over 100 retail stores, created branding for a successful student accommodation group and worked asHead of Crafts for a children’s television show. She is an exhibiting member of the Treasure Valley Artist’s Alliance and was the City of Eagle’s Artist of the Month, exhibiting at City Hall in March 2016. Collette is currently the on-campus Interior Designer for Boise State University.

In 2018 the Pettitt Group purchased this original piece of artwork as part of our Supporting the Arts initiative. Throughout the year, we will give away fine art prints of…

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At Pettitt Group Real Estate, we know that purchasing a home is more than a place to hang your hat, it’s about being a part of a thriving community where you love where you live. We are dedicated to helping sustain our wonderful community and are passionate about keeping the arts alive in the in the Boise area. We believe the arts are an integral part of any community. This is why we choose local, art-based non-profit PARTNERS each month and donate a part of every closing transaction (minimum donation $1,000) to these organizations. We’re proud to support The Gem Center for the Arts as our May PARTNER.

 

The founders of the Gem Center for the Arts dreamed of creating a hub for the Treasure Valley’s visual and performing artists and community…

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We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Becka Watkins, our May 2019 artist of the month.

For most of her life, Becka Watkins did not share her artwork. Watkins considered her art to be images of her inner world, to be kept as private as her journals. Creativity has allowed her to come to know a deeper part of herself. To Watkins, creating art is both healing and revealing; an outlet that allows her complete peace and a deeper connection with the world. Watkins recently began sharing of her creative writing, with a goal of combining her art and stories into a virtual reality experience, to be completed in 2019. To learn more about Becka and her work, check out her website and her blog.

In 2018 the Pettitt Group purchased this original piece of…

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At Pettitt Group Real Estate, we know that purchasing a home is more than a place to hang your hat, it’s about being a part of a thriving community where you love where you live. We are dedicated to helping sustain our wonderful community and are passionate about keeping the arts alive in the in the Boise area. We believe the arts are an integral part of any community. This is why we choose local, art-based non-profit PARTNERS each month and donate a part of every closing transaction (minimum donation $1,000) to these organizations. We’re proud to support The Cabin as our April PARTNER.

You’ve driven by it a million times. It looks like it belongs in the woods, but it’s in downtown Boise. It looks kind of old, kind of new. The sign says, The Cabin:…

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We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Karen Bubb, our April 2019 artist of the month.

Karen Bubb is a visual artist working primarily with encaustic (hot wax) painting. Bubb’s professional life has been dedicated to many organizations around Boise.  As City of Boise’s Cultural Planner, she leads the implementation of Boise’s Master Cultural Plan. For nineteen years prior, Karen Bubb worked as Boise’s Public Arts Manager to evolve the City’s public art collection. Bubb is also a vital part of various organizations such as Surel’s Place. She teaches Design Thinking and Creativity at Boise State University for the Honors College and the Executive MBA program.

In 2018 the Pettitt Group purchased this original piece of artwork as part of…

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At Pettitt Group Real Estate, we know that purchasing a home is more than a place to hang your hat, it’s about being a part of a thriving community where you love where you live. We are dedicated to helping sustain our wonderful community and are passionate about keeping the arts alive in the in the Boise area. We believe the arts are an integral part of any community. This is why we choose local, art-based non-profit PARTNERS each month and donate a part of every closing transaction (minimum donation $1,000) to these organizations. We’re proud to support Boise Baroque Orchestra as our March PARTNER.

The Boise Baroque Chamber Orchestra is developing new audiences and providing musicians with the opportunity to significantly extend their…

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We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Randy Van Dyck, our March 2019 artist of the month.

Randy Van Dyck’s recent works are inspired and explained by the titles of the pieces themselves. There is often a sense of humor to his work, created from the literal portrayals of common words and phrases. Van Dyck’s works are thought provoking. His use of shadows create a slight confusion in the two-dimensional plane, adding contrast between the subject and the landscape. Randy hopes to continue this body of work, eventually evolving to include more socially conscious subject matter.

 

In 2018 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…

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We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Jerri Lisk, our February 2019 artist of the month.

Inspired by the dramatic landscapes encountered in her diverse travels, painter Jerri Lisk never leaves home without her sketchbook in hand. Her compositions float within a border of aluminum, having a three-dimensional feel which suggests a separate metal frame. The paintings of Jerri Lisk leave a lasting impression on all who view them. Jerri’s work appears in solo and group shows, as well as in private and commercial collections. Working also on local and internationally commissioned installations. Currently Jerri resides part time in Oregon with her husband Mark Lisk. They remain tied to Boise through their gallery, Lisk Gallery in Downtown Boise.

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At Pettitt Group Real Estate, we know that purchasing a home is more than a place to hang your hat, it’s about being a part of a thriving community where you love where you live. We are dedicated to helping sustain our wonderful community and are passionate about keeping the arts alive in the in the Boise area. We believe the arts are an integral part of any community. This is why we choose local, art-based non-profit pARTners each month and donate a part of every closing transaction (minimum donation $1,000) to these organizations. We’re proud to support Idaho Shakespeare Festival as our February pARTner.

 

 

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Idaho Shakespeare Festival has performed “great theater in the great outdoors” since 1977. Summer months in the Treasure Valley…

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