NEWS RELEASE
May17, 2018 BOISE ART MUSEUM ANNOUNCES
Boise Art Museum is pleased to announce a donation from the Family of Artist Sara Joyce of three artworks by the Idaho artist. The gift includes the following works:Ladder, ceramic; Mamie, mixed media sculpture; and Excavation, oil on canvas. Joining a robust Northwest collection at the Boise Art Museum, these three works represent,through a variety of aesthetic forms and media, Joyce’s creative achievement as anartist. This addition also strengthens BAM’s holdings of Idaho art.
Sara Joyce (1923-2011) was a prolific artist whose practice was heavily influenced by her eclectic interests. She was a voracious reader, and researched topics related to mythology, symbolism, Jungian psychology, Eastern philosophy, and religion. At Idaho State University she studied archeology, astronomy, literature, and linguistics. Her dreams were a daily source of inspiration throughout her artistic career, as evidenced by the fact that she chronicled them in her journals. These unique and varied interests are reflected in the gifts presented to BAM.
Boise Art Museum is grateful to the Family of Artist Sara Joyce for their vision and generosity for the benefit of our community.
Boise Art Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational, and charitable organization. The Museum is nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Support is provided by BAM members, contributions and grants from individuals, corporations and foundations, as well as grant funding from the Idaho Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Boise Art Museum (BAM) is located downtown in Julia Davis Park. HOURS Tuesday – Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM and Sunday, Noon – 5 PM. Open 10 AM – 8 PM the first Thursday of each month, featuring admission by donation all day. ADMISSION $6 General, $4 Senior (62 and over), $3 Full-time Student (w/ ID) and Children (Grades 1-12). Children under 6 and Museum members are always free. Boise State University students gain free admission with their valid student ID card, through 8/22/18.
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