Abstraction: Five Perspectives
Abstraction: Five Perspectives features five Treasure Valley artists exploring the expressive power of abstract art through color, texture, movement, and intuitive process.
The exhibition includes work by Joelle Ater, Sara Hill, Nicole Hitchcock, Gia Strang, and Lauren Thiem, each offering a distinct approach to abstraction and inviting viewers to experience art through personal interpretation.
Exhibition Dates: March 3 – April 3, 2026
Location: Initial Point Gallery
Meridian City Hall – Second Floor
33 E. Broadway Ave, Meridian, Idaho
The gallery is free and open to the public, and open weekdays from 8 AM – 5 PM.
Messy Art Sessions
Sunday, March 15 1-3 PM Sign Up
Friday, March 20 5-7 PM Sign Up
Sunday, March 22 11 AM-1 PM Sign Up
Paint. Play. Get messy.
Messy Art Sessions are designed to help you loosen up, reconnect with your creativity, and explore painting in a playful, pressure-free environment.
We’ll begin with a short creative warm-up to get the creative juices flowing, then move into open studio time where you can experiment with color, texture, and whatever ideas show up on the canvas.
This is not a step-by-step painting class. You’ll be encouraged to follow your curiosity, try new things, and let go of the need for everything to look perfect.
You’ll work on an 8×10 canvas, and larger canvases will be available in the studio if inspiration strikes. I’ll be there throughout the session to offer guidance, pointers, and helpful tips if you want them.
Come ready to get messy and see what happens when you stop trying to make “good” art and simply allow yourself to create.
This session is perfect for:
• People who want to develop a more free-flowing style
• Anyone who wants to paint but doesn’t know where to start
• Recovering perfectionists
• Artists feeling stuck in their practice
• People who have always wanted to create but need permission to begin
• Anyone curious about exploring their creative intuition
What to expect
Each session begins with a short creative exercise followed by open studio painting time. No two sessions will be exactly the same.
You don’t need to attend every session — simply choose the dates that work best for your schedule.
What’s included
• All painting supplies
• Aprons
• An 8×10 canvas
• 5×7 canvas panels for experimentation
Larger canvases will be available to purchase in the studio.
Scheduling
Sessions will be offered on different days and at different times to accommodate a variety of schedules. New dates will continue to be added, so you can join whenever it works for you.
This might not be your thing if:
• You want someone to tell you exactly what to paint
• You don’t want paint on your hands
This is a space for experimentation, curiosity, and creative mess.
Come prepared to
• Get messy
• Try something new
• Let go of perfection
• Follow your curiosity
No experience necessary.
You might surprise yourself with what happens once the paint starts moving.
Art Shopping
Art Shopping Paris held at the iconic Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, brings together galleries and independent artists from around the world in a vibrant contemporary art fair beneath the Louvre Museum. The event attracts collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts seeking emerging and established voices in contemporary art.
Art Revel Gallery Opening Party
Art Revel Gallery is officially opening! We’ll soon be hosting guest artists, creative workshops, and private gallery viewings—but first, we’re kicking things off with a party and you’re invited!
Come celebrate with me, catch a glimpse of my working art studio in the loft, and help create a collaborative painting to commemorate the night. (You may also spot me painting on roller skates… 🛼🎨)