"American Contradictions" Exhibition Opening

Name: "American Contradictions" Exhibition Opening
Start: 2025-08-28T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-08-28T20:00:00-06:00
Location: 617 Ash Street, 83702

Schedule

Thu Aug 28 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

617 Ash Street, 83702 | Boise, ID

Preview "American Contradictions: A Boise Visual Chronicle Exhibition" on Thursday, August 28, from 6-8 p.m. at the Erma Hayman House (617 Ash St., Boise).
Explore the works on display, chat with the artists, and enjoy light refreshments from Whitney Fredin Catering.
About "American Contradictions: A Boise Visual Chronicle Exhibition"
America’s founding was a revolutionary experiment — the creation of a new nation striving for Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
At the heart of this ongoing experiment is a persistent tension. Many of America’s core values are inherently contradictory, and we continue to struggle to find a balance that will deliver on the promise of a more perfect union.
In Boise, those contradictions may feel especially vivid, along with the chance to make a difference; this is a prospect that can inspire as much as it intimidates. Ultimately, the "American Experiment" lives in the hands of its people.
Artists, too, play a role. Local creatives use their work to shift perspectives, explore bold ideas, and challenge norms, making a tangible impact on our community and contributing to the ever-evolving American story.
American Contradictions aligns with and supports the City of Boise’s commemoration and celebration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. Participating artists reflected on the contradictions within American values and interpreted the “American Experiment” through the lens of life in Boise today.
The exhibition fulfills the 2025 Boise Visual Chronicle (BVC), a biennial commission of portable artworks for the City of Boise’s public art collection.
Featured artists include Anne Peterson, Devon Smith, Grace McJack, Heather Whitt, Kirsten Furlong, Margaret Pope, Mongina Cole, and Samantha Archide.
Artwork: Children of Tomorrow (2025) by Devon Smith