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Our Vision

We know people are longing for connection and we believe our cultural moment is calling for creation over consumption - less entertainment and more purpose.

We see a space in downtown Boise that is a coffee shop and art studio with clay, wood, glass, metal, canvas, and fabric. Not just a place for artists; somewhere it's easy to get involved and easy to stay involved. A place where you can learn something new and build relationships. A space dedicated to creating pathways to connection.

A space like this generates community. Communities create culture.

We are building a new cultural fabric.

How can You Get Involved

The Art Room is an Idaho registered non-profit and 501(c)3 federally tax-exempt organization. The assets of the Art Room belong to the community (literally) and every donation is tax deductible.

100

Join our growing pottery community (our prototype studio) and become a member. 100 members makes our studio self-sustainable.

100k

$40k to expand the pottery studio - 15 new wheels, 2 kilns, tables, and shelves.

$60k for tenant improvements for a new space and expanded operating capital.

100k

The Art Room has no full-time staff and is entirely run by volunteers. $100k will unlock one year of salary for dedicated staff to establishing the Art Room.

YOU

We are seeking partnerships from the Boise community. If your business or craft align with out vision, reach out for opportunities to partner together.

Cafe

Coffee shops are one of the few universally shared spaces in our culture - almost everyone feels comfortable in a coffee shop. 

Modern Café Interior

Clay

Our prototype studio is clay.

We've built a pottery studio fully run by volunteers that offers free sessions every Satruday and a clear pathway to connection through wheel throwing.

Wood

A pathway to connection through woodworking

Stained Glass Art

Glass

A pathway to connection through stained glass

Metal

A pathway to connection through metalworking

Canvas

A pathway to connection through painting

Fabric

A pathway to connection through fabric

Embroidery Project Setup
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