Nearly 90 years after Amelia Earhart's mission to fly around the world ended in mystery, we were asked to preserve a note she had signed before her fateful trip. The clients brought us the note encapsulated in a protective case and challenged me to create a display that would tell more about Ameila’s story. This [...]
Get ready to capture those precious moments with your furry friends! Introducing Fur-tography, our community's most adorable pet photo contest. Whether your pet is a purring kitty, a playful pup, or something more exotic, we want to see their charm through your lens. Submit your most heartwarming, hilarious, or downright adorable photos of your beloved [...]
The Pastel Society of the West Coast Showcase is set to delight art enthusiasts with a celebration of the art of soft pastel. Revered as the "father of soft pastel," Edgar Degas illuminated the medium's boundless potential and charm through his remarkable works. From April 27th to May 29th, the Gallery at Finer Frames [...]
Emily Biethman Eagle, Idaho - February 21, 2024 - Finer Frames is proud to announce that Emily Biethman, a dedicated member of our team for the past decade, has achieved the prestigious Certified Picture Framer® certification from the Professional Picture Framer's Association. This certification underscores Emily's commitment to excellence and her dedication to [...]
Welcome to "Art With Heart," a captivating charity art show where creativity meets compassion. This extraordinary event showcases the immense talent of local artists, each contributing their unique vision to support a worthy cause. With brushstrokes of generosity, these artists have poured their hearts into creating original 10x10" masterpieces that promise to captivate your soul. [...]
Here’s what artists need to know about Extreme Plein Air: WHEN: January 1 - 25th, 2024 WHY: Let’s have some January fun! WHAT: Kick off the new year by joining other artists painting “en plein air” during January. Submit photos from the field for a chance to win prizes. Then we celebrate with a plein [...]
Local legends Fred Choate and John Killmaster are now showing in the gallery. Two legendary artists that have influenced generations of artists and collectors in Idaho and beyond. Artist Demonstrations Thursday May 25 from 5-8pm Art Talk & Closing Reception Thursday June 29 from 5-8pm Fred Choate Fred Choate is a fourth generation Idaho native. [...]
March 1 – April 27, 2023 In celebration of Women's History Month, we're highlighting thirteen trailblazing and talented women artists in the Treasure Valley. These women have inspired and created incredible works of art spanning wildly different styles and mediums. Discover their stories and let them spark your imaginations! Art Talk & Reception on [...]
A new outdoor painting event that combines extreme winter conditions with the passion to paint. February 13 - 23, 2023. February, the month that seems to drag on endlessly. It can be cold and gloomy, but that's no reason not to get outside. We thought we'd spice things up a bit and host a new [...]
Marcus Aurelius had it right, what stands in the way becomes the way. I never thought our family vacation would evoke the sentiment of an ancient stoic but that’s what happened when the ten of us set out for Maui. Delayed flights led to cancelled flights and that led to all of us stranded around [...]
It's been two loooong years, but we are pleased to announce our upcoming spring/summer schedule. Introduction to Acrylic Painting Saturday May 14, 2022 | 10:00am-12:30pm Curious to begin painting, but unsure where to start? This class will provide you with basic knowledge to begin use to acrylic paints. We will begin with a [...]
Our hearts are hurting. We saw so many artists painting sunflowers to show support for the Ukrainian people and we wanted to do more than post pictures on social media. We reached out to local artists about the idea of a charity auction and have been overwhelmed by their generosity and compassion to do something [...]