Modern Art rules of engagement! May 2nd, 5-10pm

While over 60 Modern Artists are putting finishing touches on their innovative creations for Modern Art we at The Modern are gearing up with great anticipation for the Sixth annual creative blitz this Thursday May 2nd.

Check in time for the artists is 3:00 when they will begin a 2 hour mad dash to complete their installations before the crowds descend. Food trucks will be ready to serve up tasty selections starting at 4:00 located on both Grove and Fourteenth Streets.  The Modern Hotel and Bar will open at precisely 5:00, no earlier, in order to allow the artists the maximum amount of time to complete their displays.  Enter on 14th Street and don’t forget your ID if you’d like to enjoy Modern Cocktails, beer and wine. Participate in our Instagram photo contest and make sure to pick up a Modern Map of Artists to get the full Modern Art Experience.

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MORE MODERN ARTISTS ON RADIO BOISE

Tune in to Radio Boise 89.9 FM to hear three more Modern Artists interviewed about their creations, interests and inspirations as we count down to Modern Art. Perhaps artist Brooke Burton will give insight into her fascination for the packing peanut.  Ceramicist Angela Neiwert may elaborate on the connection her work has to history and her penchant for found objects.  We expect Wil Kirkman from rocket neon to shed light on everything. Look below for the schedule of upcoming interviews and links to previous interviews with Troy Passey , Sue Latta and John Caldwell.

Troy Passey:

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Sue Latta

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April 24^th at 1:30 pm: Brooke Burton, Dusky Durango’s Caravan.

April 25^th at 10:00 am:  Angela Neiwert, Toast and Jam.

April 29^th at 1:30 pm:  Wil Kirkman, Strange Feeling

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MODERN ART DOWNTOWN @ THE EGYPTIAN THEATER

In the weeks leading up to Modern Art we are lucky to have successfully coerced five unique Modern Artists from our roster to create art installations that fill the Egyptian Theater Window located on the corner of Main and Capitol. Special thanks to artist Tomas Montano for curating, designing and organizing this and to the Egyptian for providing this unusual and inspiring mini gallery space. Come to the window for a sample of what’s brewing at the Modern on May 2nd!

On display now is the work of John Caldwell, mixed-media sculptor

April 5-11: Wil Kirkman, neon sculptor

April 12-18:Katherine Bajenova Grimmett, portrait artist/painter

April 19-25: Erika Sather-Smith, installation artist

April 26-May 4: Tyler James Bush, mixed-media/performance artist

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Special Event: February 7, Trey McIntyre Project

Join us Feb. 7 at the Basque Center for a fundraiser benefitting the Basque Museum and Cultural Center.

Proceeds benefit the Basque Museum and Cultural Center’s Expanding Horizons Campaign.

Modern Resolutions

The Modern would like to thank all the Modern Resolutionists who participated in the Modern Resolutions event in December. The fire dancers, personal trainers, Radio Boise, and the Record Exchange all made this an evening to remember And I must say, Edward’s Greenhouse knocked our socks off with their bed of flowers.

The Boise Sesqui-Shop, a shop put together to help celebrate Boise’s 150th birthday, made a fun presentation, too. If you haven’t had the chance, I suggest that you scurry down to have a peek at their shop on 10th and Main Street. http://www.facebook.com/BoiseArtsandHistory/app_100265896690345
1st Floor Courtyard:
116 – Record Exchange / Duck Club / Radio Boise / Treefort Music Festival
117 – Hyde Park Books / The Cabin
118 – Tarot Cards by Kathy Ackaret

2nd Floor CourtYard:
233 – Bricolage / Social Good Network /
234 – Graeber and Company / Think Boise First
235 – Boise 150 / Sustainable Futures
236 – In Retrospect
237 – Victoria Greener Photography
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239 – Peaceful Belly Farms
240 – Active & Fit / My Fit Foods / Catch your Balance
241 – Story Story Night
242 – Renu MediSpa / Jayden Deluca Foundation

Entertainment:
Live music from HillFolk Noir
Fire/LED Dancers
Story Story Night
The Deep Dance Experience