September Open Regional-Art at the Crossroads
Our biggest show of the year!!! 2025 September Open Regional will attract dozens of artists from across the region to compete for cash prizes. This year the Barbara Wilbur Family Fund will sponsor a $1000 prize and this year's theme is SCULPTURE! Come on in and get a Call to Artists flyer or find it on our website under "forms" at the bottom of the home page for all the information and submission guidelines. Participate in the show, or come and see the exhibit, it is certainly one to see!!
"Heart of the Wild"
Eight Boise artists come to Baker for an extraordinary group show rich in depth and beauty. "Heart of the Wild" captures the spirit of the surrounding landscape and the creatures who inhabit it. Paintings, photography, printmaking, and ceramics will fill the gallery in an exhibition that will inspire and regenerate our view of the Northwest. This esteemed grouping includes Claire Remsberg-painter, Jill Storey-painter, Lawrence Manning-photographer, Jessie Swimeley-photographer, Mary Arnold-painter, Betty Malorca-painter, Laurel MacDonald-printmaker, Leslie Jay Bosch-ceramicist. This impressive exhibit will be on display from July 4th through July 26th, 2025.
"Colors of the Mountain West"
Growing up in rural Eastern Idaho, Lisa Bower enjoyed an amazing childhood with Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons as her playgrounds. While there is such majesty in these national parks, the fields and foothills are just as remarkable for the beauty they hold for the featured artist the month of August and serve as an inspiration for her show. "Art is an experience that can be relived every time you look at it," says Bower. Come and see for yourself the beauty of our surroundings captured in these wonderful oil paintings August 1st through the 30th, 2025.
"Biophilia: Threads of Natural Wonder"
SAQA: Studio Art Quilt Associates Oregon is traveling around the state celebrating the love of life and all things living. The show comes to Crossroads for the month of June! Our world is filled with an endless variety of flora and fauna that create joy, comfort, and wonder in our lives. This fantastic array of living organisms creates the beautiful world that supports and enriches us. These quilts are a wide range of artistic perspectives on the theme of biophilia. We are excited to host this exhibition in our town that is full of quilters and quilt lovers. Be sure to come June 6th-June 28th, 2025 to see this lovely show!
"Refugia of the Blue Mountains"
The combination of poetry and watercolors of and about the Blue Mountains is an experience that brings our natural surroundings front and center in this exquisite exhibit. Robin Coen, painter, and Marina Richie, poet, bring a traveling show to Crossroads celebrating our beautiful and fascinating "Great Blues" with special attention to Hell's Canyon and the abundant refugia around us. Exhibition will be on display May 2nd through May 31st, 2025. Be sure to come and hear Dr. David Mildrexler from Wallowology give his presentation, "Refugia and why the Blue Mountains Really Matter" on First Friday at 6:00 p.m. after a very special artists' talk at 5:30 p.m. with Robin and Marina discussing the inspiration for their show and their conservation work. This is one not to miss!
