In conjunction with our current exhibition, SHOW & TELL, we’re taking time on Tuesday evenings in October to hear from the artists. Join us for one or all of several artist talks, workshops and demos. Scroll down for a full schedule.

Next up are HALLIE MAXWELL & EMMA HOOD on Tuesday, October 22nd. Maxwell will begin at 6PM sharp with a slide presentation followed by a short Q&A. Following, at 6:40PM, Hood will begin her workshop — Iterations of Self: A Workshop with Photos and Scissors. 

HALLIE MAXWELL is a Japanese American interdisciplinary artist who works with installation, audio, video, drawing, and performance. Maxwell received her MFA in Visual Arts from Boise State University in 2024 and is a recipient of the International Sculpture Center’s 2023 Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award. Maxwell is a descendant of survivors of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Her work studies themes such as generational trauma, loss, and disconnection from cultural identity.

EMMA HOOD is a photographer and collage artist from Boise, ID. Her work has been exhibited across Idaho and Wales. Hood’s work delves into the passage of time and the evolution of identity influenced by life experiences. She has explored this theme in a self-portrait series, incorporating symbols like window blinds and handcrafted masks.

Iterations of Self: A Workshop with Photos and Scissors - Workshop Details:

Participants must bring a photograph of themselves that can be physically manipulated. Scissors and basic craft supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring anything you wish to use!  The workshop will guide participants through a self-reflective, creative exercise using these materials. Minimum age: 18  FREE. Space is Limited - RSVP