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Gem Center for the Arts! Grand Re-opening Extravaganza!

  • Gem Center for the Arts/Lounge at the End of the Uiverse 2417 w Bank Drive Boise, ID, 83705 United States (map)

Link to event: https://www.facebook.com/events/698242584775026/

We would love it if you’d come support this amazing event! It' will be hosted at the Gem Center for the Arts and the Lounge at the End of the Universe. The Gem Center for the Arts welcomes the community for the biggest party they’ve ever had in their 5th year on the Boise Bench! Their 24,000 sq. ft. building will be full of artists, performers, music, food, and fun as we raise money for our Art Start fund. All proceeds are directly returned to (y)our community as scholarships, free community classes, and paid opportunities for working artists.

This is a free, family friendly event! Please spread the word and let's make this a memorable night! No dress code, but feel free to dress to impress! Catch our interview in the Boise Weekly on Thursday, May 12!

Entertainment:
- Upcycled fashion show by Shaun Muscolo featuring approximately 20 original designs, modeled by surprising guests from burlesque dancers to dentists and everything in between!
- Music by Darian Reneé
- Live painting by Jessie Nilo, with music by Jens Kuross
- Aria performance by Elizabeth Straker with Chad Spears
- Live painting by Jennifer Bell
- Blaze & Kelly Band will be our final guest performance! 8-9pm

Wander:
- View artworks by local artists and bid on your favorites
- Visit our silent auction with products, services, gift certificates and more
- Meet our resident and visiting artists, podcasters, composers, and others
- Find FREE art hidden in the building by Gem resident artist, Lorelle Rau
- Check out our new Catalyst Arts Collaborative classroom - sign up for classes, learn about our Artist Mentor Program and other opportunities we are creating for the Arts community
- Grab a bite from Crisp food truck (trust us, their food is delicious!)

Cash bar and performance area graciously provided by the Lounge at the End of the Universe. Sponsored by Catalyst Arts Collaborative and The Gem Center for the Arts.

If you'd like to donate items to our silent auction, email us at CatalystArtsCollaborative@gmail.com.

Artists who would like to donate work for our silent auction (50% to artist/50% to Art Start fund) or sign up for a vendor space, visit catalystartscollaborative.com/opportunities.