MERIDIAN, ID – Meridian City Hall’s Initial Point Gallery has opened a new art show titled “Dusty Chaps and Cowboy Hats: Idaho’s Ranching and Rodeo Heritage”, showcasing artwork by Boise Open Studios Collective Organization (BOSCO). The gallery will hold an Artist Reception for this exhibit on Tuesday, June 3, from 4:30 – 7:00 pm. The exhibit will remain on display through Friday, August 1, 2025.

This exhibition is inspired by the rich history of cowboys, ranching, and rodeo in the great state of Idaho. These works were created in collaboration with BOSCO and the Idaho State Archives. BOSCO artists were able to tour the facility and learn how to access the Archives’ collections and catalogs of historical photos and documents. Artists were encouraged to use the archives as a resource in creating artwork for this exhibition. "It was an incredible experience to work with the Idaho State Archives to create artwork for this exhibition,” says BOSCO member Brecken Bird. “I was able to learn how to access a valuable local resource and uncover some amazing Idaho history!"

BOSCO is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the visual arts. It was established to promote and foster a greater understanding of the creative process between local artists and the general public. BOSCO is comprised of over 100 professional artists and artisans who create art using a variety of mediums: ceramics, digital, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. Each Fall many of these artists open their studios to educate the public about the creative process and what it takes to be a working artist.

Initial Point Gallery is located at 33 E. Broadway Avenue on the third floor of Meridian City Hall in downtown Meridian. The gallery, which is curated by the Meridian Arts Commission, features a rotating series of art exhibits highlighting a variety of local, regional and national artists. It is open weekdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding holidays. The gallery and Artist Reception is open to the public and free to attend.