art

"Well, that's...um...new."

The charity art auction at Flying M Coffeehouse that we mentioned last week ended up bringing in big bucks for charity. Over 250 local artists donated pieces, and if you bought one, show us the pic!

If you head to Flying M Coffeehouse this weekend, you'll have the chance to bid on some great pieces by local artists and help charity at the same time. There are just a few days left to pick out what you want stake a claim.

If you've explored Downtown Boise, one of our most unique and impressive places to swing by is Freak Alley.  It really is a captivating spot, but I realized I don't know much about it.

This is no yawner of a convention. Tattoo artists from New York to Boise will be showing off their skills this weekend, celebrating the art of the tat.  And they'll have skating demonstrations and mural paintings, plus activities for the kids.  Make sure you tell them these are not the usual temporary tats.

A mobile artist business in Boise is teaming up with a national sponsor to help the Boys and Girls Club next month.  And you can transform your photos into something completely unique in the process.  This is cool!

It's always a dilemma for parents. Kids create art from the heart all year long in school, and although you've trashed some of it here and there, the end-of-the-year stack takes some consideration because there is guilt involved.  Keep it or junk it?

Here's an idea for you Treasure Valley entrepreneurs.  Pizza art!