The "Fighting Oligarchy Tour" on Monday featuring U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-NY, drew a full venue of roughly 12,500 people to the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa.
There’s something about listening to music outside that feels good. Sitting around a campfire, watching a sunset, breathing fresh air, immersed in a musical soundscape. In this special, we let the music breathe. From mountain music to soft folk to a string quartet inspired by nature, let us take you on a musical journey.
Earlier this month, the Valley Lookout reported on a federal lawsuit from several major publishing companies and authors, as well as individual Idahoans and a public library district, seeking to overturn the library materials law that took effect last year, also known as House Bill 710. Associate producer Logan Finney visited the Donnelly Public Library earlier this month to see their one-room facility and ask why they decided to join the lawsuit.
Gov. Brad Little joined members of the Idaho Press Club for bacon with remarks about the legislative session and where he stands on all those headline-grabbing bills and other news.
Idaho artist Yidan Guo aims to make her watercolor paintings as rich in color and substance as oil paintings, and is gaining acclaim for her works. We follow Guo as she researches and paints two portraits for her series on immigrant women and learn more about how her own immigrant experience informs her art.
Hi, Morgan McCollum here, documenting my time at The Common Well in Garden City and bringing you along with me. This is the 8th week of documenting my residency. I went downtown this week and switched it up a bit talking about cameras and the obsession many have with tech. It can be paralyzing to think you don't have the right equipment to make what you have in mind, but it's important to not let that stop you from creating.
One thing that wasn’t in the governor’s proposed budget was a recommendation to classify emergency medical services as an essential service. That classification would set up a state funding stream for local EMS agencies. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare also didn’t request that change in their budget.
Hi, Morgan here, documenting my time at The Common Well in Garden City, ID and bringing you inside the space with me. This is my 7th week documenting my residency. I had a little bit of recovery to do over the last couple weeks and then got sick right after, so I really feel like I fell off the planet for a while. January will bring interviews again!
Gov. Brad Little delivers his 2025 State of the State Address with commentary from Idaho Reports guests Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News, Dr. Stephanie Witt of Boise State University's School of Public Service, and Lori Wolff of the Division of Financial Management.
Hi, Morgan here, documenting my time at The Common Well in Garden City, ID and bringing you inside the space with me. This is my 6th week documenting my residency. I attended an artist talk by Benny Merris where he talked a bit about his inspiration and process. I also interviewed Jodi Eichelberger at Surel's Place to talk a bit about the non-profit's role in bringing art to the community.
As the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare turns its attention to improving the foster system, Cadence Wright, now 18, hopes state leaders don’t forget to listen to the children affected by those policies.
Hi, Morgan here, documenting my time at The Common Well in Garden City, ID and bringing you inside the space with me. My 5th week documenting my time found me going to two art shows. I saw an opening for Benny Merris at the Common Well Thursday night, then Friday I went over to the Visual Arts Collective for a multi-artist Krampus show. I talk a bit about filmmaking and other meandering thoughts
Hi, Morgan here, documenting my time at The Common Well in Garden City, ID and bringing you inside the space with me. This fourth week has brought a sense of gratefulness. It was Thanksgiving last week and my family spent it sick. Another slow week overall, but spirits are high. This is a summary of my fourth full week during the second wave of the Alexa Rose Foundation Residency and some of the things that happened this week.
Hi, Morgan here, documenting my time at The Common Well in Garden City, ID and bringing you inside the space with me. This third week has brought a sense of aimlessness. It was my birthday this weekend, I'm navigating some family health things and as I say many times in the video, it's an off week. I still managed to snag 3 interviews early on. This is a summary of my third full week during the second wave of the Alexa Rose Foundation Residency and some of the things that happened this week.
Marcia Franklin talks with playwright Samuel D. Hunter about his work, including “The Whale,” which was adapted into a movie with Brendan Fraser, who won an Academy Award. The two also discuss the role of Idaho in his works, and the importance of the humanities.
Idaho’s economy is heavily reliant upon agriculture, but the ag industry involves more than just the dairy producers and ranchers and farmers. It requires supporting industries like packaging and transportation and large animal veterinarians. Idaho Reports looks at what the state is doing to alleviate the vet shortage.
Hi everyone, I'm trying something new. I want to document my time at The Common Well https://thecommonwellboise.com/ and to bring you along with me. It's a lot different for me to be in front of the camera, but I wanted a way to better connect with everyone. This is a summary of my second full week during my Alexa Rose Foundation residency https://www.alexarosefoundation.org/ I hope you enjoy!
Hi everyone, I'm trying something new. I want to document my time at The Common Well https://thecommonwellboise.com/ and to bring you along with me. It's a lot different for me to be in front of the camera, but I wanted a way to better connect with everyone. I hope you enjoy!
This week’s election saw big wins for Republicans across the nation, and Idaho was no exception. That includes a huge defeat for Proposition One. Latah County Republican precinct committeewoman Cindy Agidius, Latah County Treasurer BJ Swanson, and University of Idaho professor Markie McBrayer discuss the results, as well as the implications for public policy moving forward.
Award-winning artist Delia Dante, owner of FireFusion Studio in downtown Boise, has honed her metal and glass enameling craft for over two decades. A welder and sculptor, Delia combines modern technology with traditional craftsmanship, most recently incorporating 3-D prints and electroplating. A teacher by nature, Delia leads classes for the community and hopes people become “Metalheads” like her.
We dive into Proposition One – what it would do, what it might cost, and what supporters and opponents are saying.
We dive into Proposition One – what it would do, what it might cost, and what supporters and opponents are saying. This week, Melissa Davlin sits down with Luke Mayville, spokesperson for Idahoans for Open Primaries, and Rep. Brent Crane, House State Affairs Committee chairman, to discuss their philosophical stances regarding the voter initiative.
This week, Melissa Davlin sits down with Luke Mayville, spokesperson for Idahoans for Open Primaries, and Rep. Brent Crane, House State Affairs Committee chairman, to discuss their philosophical stances regarding the voter initiative.
Idaho for decades has urged residents and visitors to clean, drain and dry all watercraft, and inspect them for invasive species that might be transported into the state from other waterways. The state first detected invasive quagga mussel larvae last fall in the Snake River at Twin Falls, taking rapid steps to treat that stretch of river and stop the invasive pest from spreading.
In World War II, 44 Japanese American men at Minidoka resisted government conscription into the US military, refusing to be drafted by a country that considered them less than full citizens. Their case is being retold 80 years later by the Friends of Minidoka – and by a group of Idaho lawyers who wrote and produced a play.
Senate President Pro Tem Chuck Winder joins us after last week’s primary election to reflect on his campaign and his sixteen year career in the Idaho Senate. We discuss whether he would have done anything differently, and what might be next for him.
Idaho has 12 youth assessment centers across the state, targeted at keeping kids out of “the system" and helping families with their needs before problems get worse. The centers are one reason juvenile incarceration in the state has decreased. Earlier this year, producer Ruth Brown visited one center in Burley to learn more about the services they offer and how they help youth.
The Idaho Department of Correction has announced its medical team could not establish an IV line during an attempt to execute Thomas Creech. During a press conference, IDOC Director Josh Tewalt said the medical team made eight attempts to establish an IV line in Creech’s hands, arms, legs, and feet. During some attempts, they couldn't access a vein, Tewalt said. In others, they accessed poor quality veins that may not have withstood the injection attempt.
There are lots of factors in how quickly organic material decomposes into compost, including creatures called decomposers. Find out what kind of things are part of nature’s clean-up crew.
Smoke ‘n’ Fire 400 Bikepacking Race: For most people, traveling by bicycle is just about getting somewhere, eventually. For others it’s about getting somewhere, in a very timely fashion. The Smoke ‘n’ Fire is a 426-mile self-supported bike packing race that traverses some of the great geography of Idaho. It is a fully self-supported, self-sufficient mountain bike race. The race takes riders anywhere from 3 to 7 days to complete.
In the lead-up to the 2022 election, Raúl Labrador campaigned on the promise that he would be more aggressive in defending state sovereignty. After nearly a year in office, we checked in with him about his challenges to state agencies, ongoing abortion litigation, and his approach to his job as Idaho’s chief legal officer.
The needs and viewpoints of rural residents have often clashed with urban population centers. That tension is part of the story of the west. But a few years ago, residents in eastern Oregon proposed a solution to their long-simmering frustration at being outvoted: Moving their state border so conservative Oregon residents could join ruby red Idaho.
Idaho’s liquor ban started in 1916. The nation followed suit four years later, but it was about more than shots in a glass. It was about representation. It was about rebellion. And it was about the nation’s first reckoning with federal regulation gone wrong. From booze hidden in boots to smashing bars with hatchets, prohibition brewed an overflow of illegal activity for more than a decade.
The Idaho Office of Performance Evaluation published a report this year on the sustainability of the direct care workforce, which estimated 33,000 elderly people and people with disabilities in Idaho use direct care workers. The report estimated the state needs at least 3,000 more direct care workers than are currently employed, a problem that will only get worse.
Fred Choate is one of Idaho's most recognizable and beloved landscape painters. In this piece, he shares how he started painting, and what it does for him.
For years, tribal leaders across the country have been trying to educate the public on the high rate of missing and murdered Indigenous people. This summer, producer Ruth Brown spent time on the Nez Perce and Coeur d'Alene reservations, speaking with tribal members about the scale of the problem, what needs to change, and the voices that need to be heard.
Haunted houses. Creatures in the forest, in the sky, in the water. Why are we drawn to tales of the monstrous and mysterious? Idaho Experience explores the Myths, Monsters and Legends of Idaho.
Visit three of the artists who opened up their studios in October, 2023 for "BOSCO," an annual event in Boise, Idaho, put on by the Boise Open Studios Collective Organization. Over two weekends, visitors were able to drop by nearly 100 studios to see artists at work and to purchase art.
Education coordinator Megan Mack from the Moscow Contemporary art gallery talks about a few of her favorite works in the "Timescape(s)" group exhibition for emerging Pacific Northwest artists.
She traveled around the country for decades as Idaho's most celebrated folk musician. But for Rosalie Sorrels, “way out in Idaho" was always home. Sorrels passed away in 2017 at the age of 83. Now a new exhibit of her memorabilia is on display at Albertsons Library at Boise State University. It's part of a joint project between the Idaho Commission On The Arts and Boise State Special Collections and Archives.
On Tuesday, August 22, 2003, Idaho sheep ranchers Frank Shirts and Henry Etcheverry spoke about the economic situation facing Sheep Ranchers alongside a trail near the Boise Foothills Learning Center outside of Boise. Henry’s daughter Dominque Etcheverry also spoke.
They've heard all the jokes about their name, and even have a few of their own! But rug hookers take their art form very seriously, and spend countless hours perfecting it, including dying their own wool. Recently, the Treasure Valley Rug Hookers in Boise, Idaho held its biggest exhibition yet, showcasing nearly 100 rugs from all over the country that re-imagined the "Golden Age of Illustrated Fairy Tales."
Last week, Idaho Reports was invited to interview Gov. Brad Little at his home and ranch in Emmett. In part two of our two-part interview, Gov. Little shared his thoughts on education initiatives the legislature passed this year, the state's economic prospects, and whether he plans to run for a third term as governor.
We’ve heard the lawmakers’ takes on this year’s legislative session. Now it’s the governor’s turn to weigh in. Idaho Reports was invited to interview Gov. Brad Little at his home and ranch in Emmett and talk about the legislative session.
This week, we sit down with Gov. Brad Little for the second part of a two-part interview discussing his views on the 2023 legislative session, as well as what the coming years may bring. Plus, a voter initiative has been filed that may change the way Idaho holds elections.
The debate over whether libraries or parents should be responsible for what children read has not been limited to the statehouse. Over the last several months, Idaho Reports has followed discussions between community members and local library districts across the state, and what might come next in the debate.
This week, we take a look at the life and career of Gov. Phil Batt, who died Saturday, March 4th, on his 96th birthday. Gov. Dirk Kempthorne, Sen. Jim Risch, Gov. Butch Otter, and Gov. Brad Little share memories of their friend and mentor.
Former Gov. Phil Batt died on Saturday, March 4th, on his 96th birthday. Batt served Idaho for decades, and between his negotiations on nuclear waste management, his human rights work, and his Republican party chairmanship, he made an impact that helped shape the Idaho we know today.
Idaho Reports episode aired during Festival Pledge time. Featuring a memorial look back at the influence of former Gov. Phil Batt. Roundtable discussion with all four surviving Idaho Governors
Mary Arnold has a background in business and discovered her passion for painting later in life. She is fascinated by geology and conservation. Mary tries to capture the essence of the land and its inhabitants with her brushstrokes. She paints mostly with oil on canvas, but she also works with other mediums.
The Senate Transportation Committee advanced a bill on Tuesday that would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain a restricted driver’s license in Idaho. Our reporter Samantha Martinez takes a closer look at the proposal, and how it would affect some Idaho families.
Open Arms Dance Project, an inclusive dance group in Boise, Idaho, performs a dance about physical and emotional strength at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts. It was choreographed by Megan Brandel and Open Arms dancers, and performed on April 28, 2022. The group includes members with disabilities and those who identify as able-bodied.
Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield pitched her budget proposal to the legislature’s joint budget committee this week, seeking nearly $2.5 billion in funding for K-12 schools. One of the smaller pieces of the proposal was Gov. Brad Little’s recommendation for 5 percent raises for classified employees, such as bus drivers, school cafeteria workers, tech employees, and paraprofessionals.
Following a professional career in martial arts (and several broken bones), Tom Callos is pursuing a quieter calling in relief print making. This form of print making requires carving into linoleum, vinyl, and wood surfaces, inking that surface, and pressing paper to it to produce a printed image.
Go behind-the-scenes in this Emmy award-winning piece about Open Arms Dance Project in Boise as it rehearses for its biggest concert ever, and then performs. You’ll also meet some of the members of this inclusive, multi-generational company, which includes dancers with disabilities and others who identify as able-bodied.
One in four Idahoans, or roughly 369,000 people, live with a disability. For those people, the rate of violent victimization is nearly four times higher than those without a disability, according to the recent report. Only about 38% of those violent victimizations will be reported, while the rate is closer to 45% for people without disabilities.
Idaho Reports visited the Coeur d’Alene River Basin over summer to report on the decades-long effort to mitigate historic mining waste in the Bunker Hill Superfund site, including a recent influx of funding from the state for local projects benefiting Lake Coeur d’Alene.
Filip Vogelpohl owns Boise Art Glass, a glass blowing shop in downtown Boise. Filip has been working in Boise for decades and has watched the art scene grow and become a more sustainable way to support his work. You can find him working at his shop on Front St or talking to customers at one of the many local events he goes to. I hope you enjoy getting a peek at what makes Filip tick!
When do different creatures sleep and why? Visit ZooBoise and find out!
Most of us agree that the best part about Idaho is its gorgeous, wide open spaces. But there’s a risk for those of us who live or play outside of metropolitan areas: If you get injured, it may take a while for help to reach you. That’s no surprise, but that wait may be longer than you expect.
Ace Zappa gathers materials to rescue from the waste stream. The subject matter of her paintings is a blend of the temporal qualities of nature and time spent with friends. Her studio contains a salon-style display of multitudes of painted works on boards, while larger paintings remain standing against the walls.
I recently was able to meet Mary Gardiner at her home and collected some shots of her working with charcoal on a plein air piece in her backyard. I was also able to get footage of the numerous works of art she has decorating the walls of her house. I hope you enjoy getting to know a bit about Mary from my video.
Former Idaho Legislator Hy Kloc, who was born in Germany in a camp for people left homeless by World War II, tells the story of his parents surviving the Holocaust and bringing their young family to America.
With better equipment, more training opportunities, increased inclusion and decreased stigma, people with physical challenges are increasingly able to enjoy the outdoors, including competing in major races. This episode of Outdoor Idaho features athletes with disabilities who are breaking barriers and defying labels, and looks at how Idaho is poised to be a destination for para-sports.
Noble Hardesty is a staple in the Boise Art Scene. His work is instantly recognizable and there are several installations downtown. Noble has a thing for monkeys, pop culture and tattoos which comes through vibrantly in his work. He describes himself as a "maximalist" and tries to overload his creations with details. In our interview Noble talks about why he has embraced working within the limits of a coaster and all the things it has taught him.
Lupita Garcia is a co-owner and tattoo artist at Black & Gray Studios in Meridian, Idaho. She recently moved her shop from Nampa and specializes in black and gray tattoos where she celebrates culture throughout her art. She is a prolific creator who works in a variety of mediums.
Gina’s interest in art started after graduating from college. Through art she was able to communicate her inner feelings in way she wasn't able to in the past. Knowing the therapeutic benefits of art, she started an art class program at the VA volunteering her time leading classes for the veterans and mental health patients.
Idaho Reports is the longest-running public policy show in the West, and we are celebrating our 50th anniversary this year! Many of the debates at the statehouse have stayed the same over the past five decades, but a lot has changed too.
Cornell Johnson, aka Zero is a Conscious Hip-Hop artist living in the Boise area. His newest album L.I.F.E came out on April 20, 2022. Zero is a deep individual who pours himself into the lyrics of his music. He strives for his lyrics to convey truth and puts true intent and thought behind every word. I hope you enjoy getting to know Zero as much as I did, and be sure to watch the blog for his full interview in text format.
Republicans have worked for decades to overturn Roe v Wade. Now that a leaked draft opinion has signaled that coming reality, what’s next for Idaho? One thing is for certain: Even after a trigger law goes into effect, the conversation at the statehouse won’t be over.
I sat down with metalsmith Mike Rogers of Precious Metal Arts in Boise. He told me about what it takes to create his jewelry and why his favorite part of the process is carving the wax before casting. Mike is also a musician who believes that both creative mediums come from the same source. I hope you enjoy this glimpse behind the scenes as much as I enjoyed filming it.
Painter Gary Don McCall
Roxy Albig is a multitalented artist working in paint and illustration.
Humans have found different ways to deal with sewage through time. Romans had sewers. In the Dark Ages, we tossed human waste into pits or even the street. Find out when we started treating sewage and why. And find out what you should not put down your drains.
I sat down with world renowned enamel artist John Killmaster at his home in Boise, Idaho. He told me what he's learned through a lifetime of teaching and creating art. I hope you enjoy this glimpse into the mind of a creator who has spent a lifetime perfecting his art.
Sewage or wastewater treatment systems have made all the difference to our life spans. But how do they work? Follow what happens after you flush.
Humans aren’t the only creatures with skin. Mammals, amphibians and birds have skin too. Animal skin does much of what human skin does, but some animal skins have amazing properties. Join us on a tour of animal skin at ZooBoise.
In Idaho, raising spuds is a traditional way of life. From planting to harvest, potato farming provides not only food, but culture too. Dubbed the “potato state,” more than half of Idaho’s counties grow potatoes. But beyond the numbers, what matters is the goodwill of Idaho’s agricultural community. Join Outdoor Idaho as we dig into what it truly means to live and work in “Spud Country.”
Everyone should spend time in Nature. It’s healthy and you can learn a lot. But you don’t have to travel far to find a natural setting. Most urban environments have kept a piece of the wild. Take a tour of one small section of Boise’s Greenbelt with conservationist Steve Burns and see what urban wildlife you can find.
Arrowrock Dam was built in 1915, and, at the time, was the tallest concrete dam in the world. The dam was raised five feet in 1935-37 and now has a storage capacity of 272,200 feet. Take a tour inside this amazing structure and learn how dams work.
Amy Westover is an artist working in the Boise area. Her work, Grove Street illuminated was created as the first piece of public art funded by the 1% for art ordinance the city put into place in 2001. Grove Street Illuminated was also one of the first art videos I made in college so I was very excited to get the chance to sit down with Amy and catch up with her about what she's currently working on.
Simply, a dam is a structure that blocks a waterway and allows the water to be used differently. There are natural and human-made dam. Learn how people use dams in their everyday lives and find out how scientists once airdropped beavers to improve back country habitat.
Luan (Lu-on) Teed is a freelance illustrator who has an eye for color use and enjoys creating organic linework. Luan graduated from Boise State University where she was able to experiment with various mediums and find what best suited her. While she currently works primarily in the digital world, she enjoys working with pens and markers whenever the opportunity arises. I hope you join me as we learn more about this emerging artist!
Owner, designer and artist, Lydia Purcell, creates unique and one of a kind balloon garlands and installations inside her store, Zeppelin Balloons. The store is a specialty balloon and party supply boutique located in Boise Idaho, serving the Treasure Valley area since 2019. She's been in the event planning and party supply business for 7+ years and over the last few years has been perfecting her balloon artistry.
Located in the mountains above Boise, with their studio and fabrication shop next to the house they met in over 30 years ago, Kat and Harry spend their time creating fantastic works of art. Kat starts with a block of wet clay and creates flowers, leaves, bugs and dots of various sizes. The shapes go through a multiple glazing and firing process which leaves the tiles impervious, brightly colored and finely detailed.
Ben Konkol is an award winning illustrator working in the Boise, Idaho area. His work has been featured in 3x3 Magazine, Communication Arts Illustration Annual, The New York Times and others. Ben works full time creating art and working on creative collaborations. Please watch and enjoy!
Zion Warne is a glass artist living and working in the Boise area. Zion works out of his glassblowing studio on Chinden in Garden City and people are welcome to come and view his gallery or take a class with him almost any day of the week. He's been creating art with glass full time for 25 years and has an incredible ability to work quickly and effortlessly with this molten material. Please join me as I sit down with Zion Warne.
Jim Turner is the owner of Boise Mosaic Works in Boise Idaho. He runs a commercial mosaic workshop creating pieces to be installed in homes or outdoors, monoliths and garden art. He is amazing at working pieces of glass into colorful works of art. Aside from creating mosaics Jim is also a working musician performing in several local bands performing rock and Irish pub songs.
Wil Kirkman is the owner of Rocket Neon on Myrtle in Downtown Boise. He has been making neon signage ever since he took on an apprenticeship years ago. Wil's work is amazing to see in person and his signs are available for sale or custom ones can be commissioned. I hope you enjoy watching these lights come to life as much as I did recording them.
I had the pleasure of sitting down with some of the team at the Boise Philharmonic Orchestra and got to watch them perform their final concert of the 2020-2021 season. When the pandemic hit last year the Boise Philharmonic had to come up with a way to save their season. What they came up with was an innovative solution called the "Digital Stage".
Richard has been referred to as a cardsmith, once you see this video I think you'll agree that he fundamentally recreates these decks of playing cards into unique works of art. Richard (intricuts) has an eye for creative ways of bringing to life the art on these cards. He gets requests to ship his cards to collectors from all over the world. Come see what Richard creates and hear why he does it.
Sue Latta is a sculptor living and working in the Boise area. You've seen her sign offering welding classes outside the Creative Center right before the connector on Front street. Sue is a prolific artist and amazing mentor to artists starting down their paths. Sue worked with acrylic imagery while I was there and showed me the variety of tools she uses to create her stunning sculptures.
I sat down with Marianna Edwards, an artist and teacher based in Boise, Idaho. Marianna is very interested in exploring her family roots and heritage and pieces of both come through in her artwork. She has recently had a traffic box put up by the city of Boise at Ustick and Cole and has in the past received a grant from the Alexa Rose Foundation.
William is a oil painter currently working his way through a series of paintings based on how he discovers imagery in things around him. His current work is focused on the form of a rag and the writers/others who have inspired him.
Meet Kayla Morgan, a fantastic ceramics artist who creates amazing pieces of pottery with patterns based on natural rocks. She works out of a shared potter's space in Garden City. Kayla's work is sold under the name Lala's Fresh Pots on Etsy and other local boutique stores.
Matt Wolfe is a Boise based glass artist. His focus is on torch work using Borosilicate glass. Matt runs Sawtooth Glass Project with his wife and together they host classes and sell his amazing creations. Matt specializes in small sculptures and functional items such as glasses and containers. Come and check out this amazing glass artist while he works.
In my first interview of the new year I sat down with the talented Julie Pegan. Julie is an illustrator and painter whose recent artistic endeavors find her painting on jackets and other clothing. She has an awesome looking portfolio and if you're a bit of a nerd you might even notice some references to nerd culture in her artwork.
Kelly Knopp is an artist, illustrator, and graphic designer living in Boise, ID. He uses digital and hand-drawn elements in his art. His most recent project is a series of children's books called "A While Ago in Idaho" where Kelly teamed up with historian Amber Beierle to tell interesting stories about the history of this wonderful state.
Megan Sharratt is a rising artist in the Boise Art Scene. She got her start creating Hip-Hop inspired paintings and still continues in that vein to this day. Megan's most recent works are of a more boudoir style and attract lots of attention wherever they are displayed.
Darcy Nutt is the owner of Chalice Tattoo in Boise Idaho. She has been tattoing in the area for 22 years and has amassed a nationwide fanbase. Known for her iconic style, people come from all over to get tattooed by Darcy.
Jim Daniels is an emerging artist in the Boise area. His most recent public display was at JUMP's Illumibrate Light & Colour Festival where Jim and a group of collaborators created a family of life-sized illuminated giraffes. He then took me from JUMP to his house to show me some of his papercraft light up sculptures.
Delia Dante is a metal and glass enamel artist who grew up in Boise, Idaho. Her freshly remodeled gallery/studio, Fire Fusion Studio opened in October 2020. She works with copper and steel and uses enameling to cover her creations in vibrant colors. Delia is shown working out of her home studio experimenting with materials.
Montgomery Weight is a Boise native who loves being involved in the Boise Art Scene. He is primarily a digital artist working in ProCreate on his iPad but is also a tattoo padawan working to perfect his skill on skin. Montgomery has designed several iconic works for various downtown businesses as well as local events.
I sat down with Mawk One, a mural artist and part of Sector Seventeen. His work primarily consists of spray paint and acrylic on walls or wooden frames. If you've spent time in Boise and admired a mural, chances are Mawk One has been involved in its creation. He's a multi-talented artist and was awesome to work with.
Kaegan Cusenbary is a stay at home mom in Meridian, ID. She has a BA in art from SDSU and paints during her son's nap time. Her work ranges from giant oil paintings on canvas to small scale illustration and watercolors. She has a great eye for detail and enjoys doing commissions for local people.
Eddie is a local tattoo artist working out of the esteemed Chalice Tattoo Studio in Boise Idaho. Eddie has been creating art his entire life and it shows in his work. He dabbles in all sorts of mediums, but his main focus is tattoos. Eddie wants to be the best Traditional Japanese and American Traditional artist in Boise and he is well on his way.
Bobby aka Amor1 is a well-known artist in the Boise area. He was the proprietor of Blakbook Studio in Downtown, under that title he produced a magazine, and now runs an Instagram page. Bobby is a graphic designer by trade and a multi-talented artist in his free time.
Justin is a talented local illustrator from the Boise area. Some of his recent public work includes a beer label for Payette Brewing Company's Saucer Boy IPA. He makes wonderful art and is on the upswing in his career as an emerging artist
Ben Sanchez is a Treasure Valley based artist who can be found most days working at Chalice Tattoo Studio in Boise. He's been tattooing professionally for 11 years and is a well rounded artist who enjoys exploring new ways of creating. He has a unique mind and strives to make the world better through his art.
Migel Delgado is an artist from Boise currently working with Trópico 208, a group representing Hispanic artists in the Treasure Valley. His heritage plays a big role in his artwork, but he strives to make it accessible to everyone. Bold colors with abstracted or obscured shapes make up many of his paintings.
Chris Fonseca is a muralist and entrepreneur working all over the Treasure Valley. I found him through his mural work at the recently opened Vertical View climbing gym in Meridian where he painted their very instagram-able forced perspective photo op spot.
Miguel is an incredibly talented artist living in Boise, Idaho. He is a first generation Mexican American born to parents who immigrated from Mexico nearly 30 years ago. His trips to Mexico to visit family while growing up and his love of skateboarding have influenced his art and inspired his creativity.
I interviewed the legendary Lettering Artist and Sign Painter Noel B. Weber. Noel has been working in Boise for 40 years and if you've ever been downtown you have seen his work. He is the owner of Classic Design Studio where he works with his son.
Made in Idaho: 'Dear Darby' gowns provide comfort, confidence during childbirth
I sat down with Karl LeClair at his home print shop. Karl is a printmaker with a wealth of knowledge about printmaking techniques as well as the history behind the different methods of creating these works of art.
I sat down with Rachel Reichert, a multi-skilled craftswoman/artist whose practice primarily focuses on metalsmithing, but also extends to include photography, sculpture, and community engagement
I sat down with Elms One (Hawk Sahlein) one of the founders of Sector Seventeen in Boise. Elms is a fantastic artist working with spray paint to create large scale photorealistic works of art with a graffiti twist. Sector Seventeen is prolific around Boise and it is hard to look anywhere downtown without seeing a wall these amazing artists have touched.
I sat down with the multi-talented Amy Lunstrum. She was gracious enough to have a chat with me and to allow me to see her workspace. Amy has been able to participate in several public art installation opportunities with the City of Boise Arts & History Department.
I sat down with the amazing Taylor Humby of @HumbyArt and talked to him about what keeps him creating. Taylor recently graduated from Boise State, during his time in school he built up a nice following on Facebook and Instagram which he hopes to keep growing. Watch as Taylor creates a cosmic donut right before your eyes.
In January 2020 I sat down interview with the highly community involved artist Tilley Bubb in Boise, Idaho. I was lucky enough to get a few hours of her time to talk and watch her create. Tilley's willingness to work with me and take a chance on letting me put together a video of creating art in her space helped me to show later artists what I was working on creating
Live shot with Frankie Katafias driving a golf cart at the 2020 Albertson’s Open
One of the stories I worked on as a videographer for KIVI about the Shoshone Ice Caves
For more than three decades, this Boise factory has packaged one of the country's most popular teas. In this week's Made in Idaho, we take you inside the busy operation of Bigelow Tea.
Christmas coat giveaway at the Wilder Fire Department
As you plan your Thanksgiving meal, the Made in Idaho gluten free baking mix, Sun Flour Mills, helps people with food allergies enjoy the holiday feast as well.
Fall is here and apples are ready for picking. Kelley Orchards is one of several u-pick orchards in Southwestern Idaho. 6 On Your Side's Jillian Garrigues shows us the "Made in Idaho" operation in Weiser.
One Boise woman is using her balloon design skills to help people all over the Treasure Valley celebrate. 6 On Your Side's Jillian Garrigues shows us the creative displays of Zeppelin Balloons in this week's Made in Idaho.
I interviewed Dr. Amanda Ashley from Boise State University, as well as Karen Bubb and Karl LeClair from the City of Boise, and Patrick Boel from LocalConstruct about how art is being used to held influence culture and drive economic development in Boise. The topic is about the impact which art has on building our community and enhancing our regional culture.
This is the final render of a lyric video made for Media 301 - Multimedia Storytelling at Boise State University. I am in no way affiliated with NOFX or Fat Wreck.
Short documentary about public art in Boise, Idaho. I interviewed Karl LeClair from the City of Boise's Art and History Department about a few of the pieces in the city's collection. Originally made for my Communications 369 Post Production class at Boise State University.
Tilt Shift Effect Practice Comm 369 - Video Post Production Boise State University Out Run (magical acoustic shower) by Doron Deutsch is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.
A short documentary about the public art installations; Grove Street Illuminated & Boise Canal by artist Amy Westover in Boise, Idaho. Video shot during February and March of 2018. Originally made for Communication 486 - Cinematography at Boise State University.
Dogma 95 style shooting-Scene from the film "Nebraska"-Done for Comm 370 - Advanced Video Production-Directing Exercise 1
Produced for an advanced audio production class at Boise State University in spring of 2018. The lyrics are from Toh Kay's cover of The Man With The Skeleton Arms, originally by Sycamore Smith
Morgan McCollum interviewing a Nampa, ID skateboarder
