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Meridian Arts Commission - advancing the arts for all Meridian residents & its visitors
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It is the commitment to exceptional quality of life, its pride on being a premier place to live and raise a family, and its desire to celebrate Meridian’s unique history that inspired the City of Meridian to establish the Meridian Arts Commission by city ordinance #06-1280 in November 2006. The Commission is made up of nine volunteer members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council. Th

e group represents a wide range of professional and arts expertise in the visual and performing arts. Jessica Peters, Chair; Crystal Paulson, Vice-Chair; Lizzie Taylor, Hannah Scoville, Bobby Gaytan, Patrick O'Leary, Brecken Bird, and Vassil Ivanov. https://meridiancity.org/mac/

05/18/2026

Join us as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary at Initial Point Gallery!

We will be hosting an incredible show featuring artwork created by members of BOSCO (Boise Open Studio Collective Organization). BOSCO artists were asked to reflect on “The Pursuit of Happiness” and what it means to them. The artwork will be displayed alongside an exhibit of historical panels developed through a multi-state collaboration titled, “Moments That Made Us”.

On Display: May 20 - July 31, 2026

Artist Reception: Tuesday, June 2, from 4:30 - 7:00 pm

Guest Lecture: Art History Professor Craig Peariso on Tuesday, July 7, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Initial Point Gallery Meridian | City Hall (3rd Floor), 33 E. Broadway Ave.
Gallery hours are weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The gallery and all events are open to the public and free to attend.

Check out the full gallery schedule here: meridiancity.org/gallery/

Image: detail of "Law and Roses" watercolor by Beth Trott

05/16/2026

This collage artwork titled "Peaceful Beauty" was created by 3rd grade student Isabella Readd. She says, "I made this work of art because I went camping with my grandparents at Dworshak State Park in Northern Idaho, and it was beautiful there. I used magazine clippings to create a collage. When people see my artwork, I hope they see beauty in these mountains and lakes that exist all over our state."

This piece was awarded a Meridian Arts Commission Elementary Award and is one of the pieces featured in the West Ada School District exhibit at Initial Point Gallery through May 18.

Initial Point Gallery is located at 33 E. Broadway Avenue on the third floor of Meridian City Hall in downtown Meridian. Additional Information about Initial Point Gallery, including its schedule of upcoming exhibits, can be found online at meridiancity.org/gallery.

05/15/2026

This artwork titled "Inheritance" was created by 8th grade Vicory Middle student Seoyoon Oh. She says, "I reinterpreted sipjangsaengdo, a traditional Korean painting expressing wishes for a long and meaningful life. Rather than using traditional pigments, I chose markers and acrylic paint, merging Western materials with Eastern art. As someone from Korea now living in America, this fusion reflects my layered identity and cultural roots."

This piece was awarded a Meridian Arts Commission Middle School Award and is one of the pieces featured in the West Ada School District exhibit at Initial Point Gallery through May 18.

Initial Point Gallery is located at 33 E. Broadway Avenue on the third floor of Meridian City Hall in downtown Meridian. Additional Information about Initial Point Gallery, including its schedule of upcoming exhibits, can be found online at meridiancity.org/gallery.

05/12/2026

This photograph titled "Bridge Side Sunset" was created by 11th grade Renaissance High School student Jeremiah Aldrich. He says, "I saw the beautiful composition of the bridge, river, and highway with the rule of thirds. Additionally, the yellow light, blue sky, and red bridge created a primary color scheme.."

This piece was awarded a Meridian Arts Commission Photography Award and is one of the artworks featured in the West Ada School District exhibit at Initial Point Gallery through May 18.

Initial Point Gallery is located at 33 E. Broadway Avenue on the third floor of Meridian City Hall in downtown Meridian. Additional Information about Initial Point Gallery, including its schedule of upcoming exhibits, can be found online at meridiancity.org/gallery.

05/11/2026

This mixed media artwork titled, "A Beautiful Day's End", was done by 5th grade student Claire Kislig. She says in her artist statement, "I had lots of different visions of what I really wanted to do so, I added a part of each vision to make it a beautiful boat sailing from coast to coast with our American flag representing our courage and freedom celebrating the land of the free, America the beautiful!"

This piece was awarded the Meridian Mayor's Award and is one of the pieces featured in the West Ada School District art exhibit at Initial Point Gallery through May 18.

Initial Point Gallery is located at 33 E. Broadway Avenue on the third floor of Meridian City Hall in downtown Meridian. Additional Information about Initial Point Gallery, including its schedule of upcoming exhibits, can be found online at meridiancity.org/gallery.

05/09/2026

This artwork, titled, "From Sea to Shining Sea", was created by 5th grade student Olivia Sullivan. She says, "These animals represent the United States from sea to shining sea because they are the state animals. State animals are chosen to show states’ unique background and culture."

This piece was awarded a Meridian Arts Commission Elementary Award and is one of the pieces featured in the West Ada School District exhibit at Initial Point Gallery through May 18.

Initial Point Gallery is located at 33 E. Broadway Avenue on the third floor of Meridian City Hall in downtown Meridian. Additional Information about Initial Point Gallery, including its schedule of upcoming exhibits, can be found online at meridiancity.org/gallery.

05/08/2026

One more week to apply to exhibit your artwork at Initial Point Gallery in 2027!

Application deadline: May 15th at 3pm
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to share your artwork with the community in our beautiful gallery space!

To Apply: Click the link in our bio or visit our website at: https://meridiancity.org/calltoartists

Initial Point Gallery is on the third floor of Meridian City Hall, directly across from the Mayor’s Office reception area. The gallery, filled with natural light, features about 100 feet of wall space for the display of two-dimensional art, as well as four hand-crafted display cases for the exhibition of three-dimensional works of art. The fully accessible gallery is open weekdays from 8:00AM to 5:00PM, excluding holidays. Admission to the gallery and artist receptions is free and open to the public. For more information about the gallery and upcoming exhibits, visit https://meridiancity.org/gallery.

05/07/2026

This porcelain ceramic piece, titled, "Sapphire Plains of a Bamboo Garden", was created by Annabelle Walthall, a 12th grader from Meridian High School. Walthall says, "For this piece, I continued experimenting on the wheel by attaching three separate segments to form one vessel. The surface area allowed me to fill space with my inspiration of the Japanese Edo period designs. I emulated the Japanese blue porcelain aesthetic with my own expression and skills."

This piece was awarded the Meridian Arts Commission High School 3-D Award and is one of the pieces featured in the West Ada School District exhibit at Initial Point Gallery through May 18.

Initial Point Gallery is located at 33 E. Broadway Avenue on the third floor of Meridian City Hall in downtown Meridian. Additional Information about Initial Point Gallery, including its schedule of upcoming exhibits, can be found online at meridiancity.org/gallery.

05/04/2026

Tomorrow! Join us for an open house reception to celebrate the creativity of our local West Ada School District youth at Initial Point Gallery on Tuesday, May 5 from 4:30 - 7:00 PM

This colored pencil and ink drawing, titled, "Frazzle", was done by Nizhoni Jones, a 11th grader from Eagle Academy. Jones says, "Art is not bound by the rules or expectations society places on us. My inspiration comes from the belief that art is subjective. What I see may differ from what you see, and neither is wrong. The beauty of art lies in its freedom to be interpreted uniquely by each person."

This piece was awarded the Meridian Arts Commission High School 2-D Award and is one of the pieces featured in the West Ada School District art exhibit at Initial Point Gallery through May 18.

Initial Point Gallery is located at 33 E. Broadway Avenue on the third floor of Meridian City Hall in downtown Meridian. Additional Information about Initial Point Gallery, including its schedule of upcoming exhibits, can be found online at meridiancity.org/gallery.

04/29/2026

Join us as we celebrate the incredible creativity of our local youth at Initial Point Gallery. We’re hosting a special artist reception for Framed, an exhibit featuring award-winning 2D and 3D creations from West Ada School District students!

From elementary to high school, these students have earned a School Choice award, and some also receive honors from local mayors and the Meridian Arts Commission. Some of the work you see might even end up as public art on traffic boxes around the City of Meridian!

📍 Event Details:
What: Artist Reception (open house style)
When: Tuesday, May 5 | 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Initial Point Gallery Meridian | City Hall (3rd Floor), 33 E. Broadway Ave.
FREE and open to the public

Can't make the reception? The exhibit runs from April 28 through May 18 and the gallery is open weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Check out the full gallery schedule here: meridiancity.org/gallery/

Image: "Inheritance" 2026 Seoyoon Oh, 8th Grade, Acrylic, paint, colored pencils, marker, and pen

04/25/2026

Happy International Sculpture Day!

"Under the Sun and Dreaming" by C. J. Rench was installed in 2014 and captures Meridian's past and present. The abstract elements within the sculpture - birds of prey, open skies, orchards, recreation, abundant sun, and strong connection to natural resources are playful in nature and visually balanced. "Under the Sun and Dreaming" draws on not only the historical past but also the cultural present and invites viewers to re-visit in their own imaginations what Meridian is, was, and will become.

This piece is a part of the Meridian Art in Public Spaces (MAPS) program. Ready to discover more local Meridian public art? Explore the collection via the interactive map at meridiancity.org/publicart.

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33 E Broadway Avenue
Meridian, ID
83642

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http://www.meridiancity.org/arts

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