Visual Arts Collective

www.visualartscollective.com

Visual Arts Collective (VaC), a mixed-use contemporary fine art gallery in Boise Idaho's Linen District, is committed to presenting exhibitions and events for artists working in visual and performance art, film, music and theater. VaC is dedicated to providing Boise and the Treasure Valley opportunities to explore various disciplines, to engage in interactive art, to participate in special events and to encourage artists and the community to continue in the discovery of artistic expression.

Good Boy Rufus

www.goodboyrufus.com

Good Boy Rufus Designs was established in 2000 by local designer and artist Samuel F Stimpert

Good Boy Rufus Design focuses on corporate identification, product design, new media and a host of other graphic design services.

In joining forces with Visual Arts Collective (VaC), we bring together multiple design elements offering the client an opportunity to view contemporary art, participate in artistic experiences, create personal and/or business atmospheres, branding and corporate images.

Boise Co-Op

www.boisecoop.com/

The Boise Co-op is a member owned cooperative. It was founded in 1973 by a group of 25 to 30 people including
our present store manager Ken Kavanagh, who were excited about buying healthy, great tasting food for a reasonable price. This food-buying club resided originally in the back room of El-Ada and then moved to 1725 Broadway.

OUR PURPOSE
The Boise Co-op exists to improve people's lives.

OUR VISION
The Boise Co-op is an organization that continually sets the example for building and maintaining a sustainable community.

OUR MISSION
The Boise Co-op is a customer-driven organization that assembles the best people and resources to deliver the finest sustainable and specialty products to the community.

The Boise Weekly

About the Boise Weekly: http://www.boiseweekly.com/gyrobase/Page?oid=oid:3240

3 Shapes Aikido

www.3shapesaikido.com

Reshape Your Life. 3 Shapes Aikido.

1512 N. 10th St. Boise Idaho 83702

208-387-0410 www.3shapesaikido.com

Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba (1983-69). On a purely physical level it is an art involving some throws and joint locks. Aikido focuses not on punching or kicking opponents, but rather on using their own energy to gain control of them or to throw them away from you. It is not a static art, but places great emphasis on motion and the dynamics of movement.

Upon closer examination, practitioners will find from Aikido what they are looking for, whether it is applicable self-defense technique, spiritual enlightenment, physical health or peace of mind. Ueshiba emphasized the moral and spiritual aspects of this art, placing great weight on the development of harmony and peace. "The Way of Harmony of the Spirit" is one way that "Aikido" may be translated into English. This is still true of Aikido today, although different styles emphasize the more spiritual aspects to greater or lesser degrees. Although the idea of a martial discipline striving for peace and harmony may seem paradoxical, it is the most basic tenet of the art.

Founded in March of 2001 by AlejAndro Anastasio, 3 Shapes Aikido is located in Boise’s North End Community. Our Mission Statement is “Building a World Class Dojo Through Personal Growth in the Art of Aikido, Family Participation, and Community Involvement. Our goal is personal growth through the art of Aikido. We offer classes for 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-18, and adults.

As a family and community based dojo--- martial art school, we focus on family participation and community involvement. Our school has hosted some of the greatest Aikidoists in the country here in Boise to help spread Aikido. We support our community with art shows, theater presentations, a clothing drive, and open mic nights open to the public. Classical guitar, didgeridoo, Native American flute and theremin concerts for the support of the arts. We also have hosted a number of Dharma, Zen, Yoga, and Meditation retreats.

Boise Community Radio

The Boise Community Radio Project (BCRP), a group of local volunteers, believes that it is vitally important for residents of the Treasure Valley to have access to a more democratic form of radio programming—one that better reflects the character of our community. We are currently without a radio alternative that is responsive to community concerns, emphasizing locally programmed content.

BCRP will provide listeners with a delicious variety of music, while engendering true representation in the discussion of local issues. Programming will be a result of choices made by and for members of our community. By giving residents of our area a public voice, BCRP seeks to reincorporate citizen advocacy and community interest in the civic decision-making process.

Thee Art Of

www.theeartof.com/

THEE ART OF IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING An interactive art gallery environment and exposure for AVANT-GARDE AND EXPERIMENTAL ARTISTS. WE ARE A COLLECTIVE OF ARTISTS THAT EXISTS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS. THEE ART OF PROVIDES FREE
ELECTRONIC EXHIBITION OF ART THROUGH OUR WEB SITE. WE ARE ALSO A LICENSED DEALER AND CAN HELP YOU SELL YOUR WORK THROUGH OUR SITE OR ON EBAY.

THE PURPOSE OF THEE ART OF IS TO GENERATE A LARGE NETWORK OF ARTISTS FROM ALL GENRES, TO SUPPORT THE WORK AND THE EFFORTS OF EACH OTHER. For example, a band may utilize this site to find an artist for cover art, photos and even stage design. a mosaic artist may need a creative welder for furniture or elaborate wall pieces. THEE ART OF WILL ACCEPT WORK FROM ALL GENRES: MUSIC, PAINTING, SCULPTURE, DRAWING, PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM, LITERATURE, AND more. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ALL ARTISTS TO SUBMIT THEIR WORK FOR EXHIBITION. EACH ARTIST HAS A CUSTOMIZED WEB PAGE THROUGH OUR SITE THAT IS TAILORED TO THE
ARTIST'S STYLE. This provides much needed exposure to many artists that may not have a chance or opportunity to create
their own web-sites, or have had little to no luck with their local galleries. IT IS ENTIRELY UP TO EACH ARTIST WHAT PIECES, IF ANY, ARE FOR SALE. ONCE AGAIN, EXHIBITION ON THEE ART OF IS FREE. WE ARE A VERY OPEN MINDED AND NON-JUDGMENTAL GROUP. HOWEVER, THEE ART OF RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY ART THAT OUR MEMBER NETWORK DEEMS AS OFFENSIVE. IF IT OFFENDS US
PERSONALLY, WE WILL POLITELY DECLINE TO EXHIBIT IT.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF THEE ART OF OR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT US:

TAO@THEEARTOF.COM OR LAO@THEEARTOF.COM

WE WILL BE HAPPY TO PROVIDE MORE DETAILS ABOUT OUR COLLECTIVE. PLEASE REFER TO OUR COMPLETE RULES AND POLICIES PAGE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.