Our local merchants plan exciting, engaging in-store events including food and beverage tastings, local art exhibits, retail trunk shows, live music, family activities, and entertainment in a special and unique way you'll only find in Downtown Boise. Stop into your favorite establishment or check out someplace new!
Events typically run from 5–9pm, but each merchant creatively plans their own event so check each listing below for individual hours and details.
Art Source Gallery
1516 Grove St • 208-331-3374
Art Shop Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly Activity
First Thursday: Opening Reception of “Echos of Service” at Art Source Gallery
Echoes of Service is a juried art exhibition honoring the creativity, resilience and voices of U.S. military Veterans participating in the Idaho VA Veterans’ Creative Arts Collective. Hosted by Art Source Gallery, the exhibition features two- and three-dimensional works that explore art as expression, healing and connection.
On view Feb. 2–28, 2026, at Art Source Gallery, 1516 Grove St. A public opening reception and recognition ceremony will be held on First Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 from 5:00-9:00 PM. There will be live music, snacks and a chance to meet the artists.
Idaho Art Gallery
702 W Idaho St • (208) 733-4134
Art Shop Activity
Opening Reception: PORTALS by Scott Blaser
702 W Idaho St #105 – Idaho Art Gallery
Join us for the opening reception of PORTALS, a solo exhibition by abstract artist Scott Blaser on Thursday, February 05 from 5-9PM at IAG Boise!
This compelling body of work explores the relationship between line and color as points of entry between control and chance, intuition and material process. Using handmade acrylic paints created from raw pigments, Blaser builds layered, dimensional surfaces inspired by natural systems, movement, and transformation. Mark your calendars to experience this new exhibition, meet the artist, and spend the evening immersed in thoughtful abstraction and conversation.
Blaser’s work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions in the United States and Europe, including presentations in London and across the Intermountain West. His practice is rooted in decades of material exploration and international study, with a focus on process-driven abstraction that emphasizes depth, spatial tension, and the physical origins of color.
Alongside Blaser’s solo exhibition, explore our current open-theme group show featuring 15+ local and national artists. This evolving exhibition is refreshed regularly, with new work added and selections rotated throughout the month—offering a dynamic mix of styles, media, and perspectives.
While you’re here, be sure to visit our curated gift shop, featuring small-format artworks, original pieces, and locally made artisanal goods—perfect for unique gifts or adding something special to your own collection.
Join us for art, conversation, and community in the heart of downtown Boise. We’d love to celebrate with you.
Justin W John, Artist + Designer
928 W Main St • (208)794-1194
Art Activity
Wisdom College for Creativity & Design offers industry-focused programs in Fashion Design, Interior Design, Textile Design, and more—empowering students with creativity, skills, and hands-on experience to lead in the design world.
Lenses & Brushes
404 S 8TH ST, L100 • 2085902612
Art Shop Activity
First Thursday | Featured Photographer Opening
Thursday, February 5 | 5–8 PM
Join us for our February First Thursday as we celebrate our first Featured Photographer, Jerry Miller.
Eight selected works will be on display in the lower level lobby from February 1–21, showcasing Jerry’s unique photographic vision and craftsmanship.
Stop by for an evening of art, conversation, and community. Meet the artist, explore the work, and experience photography as a shared creative language.
Lenses & Brushes – Lower Level Lobby
Exhibition Dates: February 1–21
Opening Reception: February 5, 5–8 PM
Chi E Shenam Westin Art
1020 Main St • 208-440-2107
Art Music
A full year of paintings featuring plein air from Kathryn Albertson Park. This collection of paintings were created between April and October of 2025! We have small 8x10 paintings up to 24x30 inch paintings in oil. And Oil paintings of the Sawtooth Mountains.
Featured Guest Artist: Art Photography by Sri Galindo. Photography has always been her passion. She loves finding things extraordinary that are seemingly insignificant. She overlays her photographs to make complimentary and contrasting exposures. Her photography is all about how it makes you feel. She hopes that these new pieces make the viewer feel something very special.
Swing by and say hello and enjoy live music from John Ceccarelli!
Complimentary portraits downstairs with Allen Ansel.