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Kuna Arts Commission
"Helping the Community Grow Beautifully through the Arts."
Mission Statement:
The City of Kuna Arts Commission was formed to promote the City’s cultural image, a foundation establishing and maintaining a culturally diverse community artistry experience, enhance art culture for our community, and to acknowledge the importance of arts while benefiting the quality community life and to the local economy. Whereas, the City desires to promote, sustain and cultivate public art through the display for art pieces throughout the city as selected public locations.
Meeting Information:
The Kuna Arts Commission holds regular meetings at 6:00PM on the second Thursday once a quarter at the City of Kuna City Council Chambers located at 751 W 4th Street.
Upcoming Commission Meetings:
- January 8th at 6:00PM at the Kuna City Hall Council Chambers.
- April 9th at 6:00PM at the Kuna City Hall Council Chambers.
- July 9th at 6:00PM at the Kuna City Hall Council Chambers.
- October 8th at 6:00PM at the Kuna City Hall Council Chambers.
Agendas and Minutes:
https://kunacity.id.gov/93/Agendas-Minutes
Members:
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Tom Matus, Chair | January 2026 |
| DebAnn Rippy, Vice Chair | January 2026 |
| Steph Vogler, 2nd Vice Chair | January 2026 |
Interested in Serving?
First time applicants must complete the application and include a resume and letter of interest.
Application to be considered for City-Appointed or Volunteer Positions (PDF)
Interested in Exhibiting Your Art?
Check out our application and information packet below.
KAHC Application Packet (LINK)
Downtown Art Pads
As part of the city’s Downtown Revitalization Project, space was provided for the installation of 11 art pieces. The Kuna Arts Commission has been diligently working on 4 pieces that will encourage downtown Kuna’s walkability by drawing visitors from art pad to art pad. Currently, the 4 metal pieces are in the manufacturing stage.
Sketch for a metal art cut out image that represents Kuna Works! Kuna Life! Kuna Lives! (PDF)
Mary Arnold - Wild Life and Wild Lands
January 23, 2026 - April 3, 2026
2026 Art Exhibit Schedule
History Exhibits:
- January 23, 2026 - April 3, 2026 | Sewing Together Community
- April 24, 2026 - July 3, 2026 | Featured Family: The Hubbards
- July 24, 2026 - October 2, 2026 | When the Tents Came to Kuna: Chautauqua in the 1920s
- October 23, 2026 - January 4, 2026 | Pass Times of Times Past: Recreation in Kuna
Art Exhibits:
- January 23, 2026 - April 3, 2026 | Wild Life and Wild Lands by Mary Arnold
- April 24, 2026 - July 3, 2026 | 2 Artist Showcase: Ileana Cordova and Arabelle Forrey
- July 24, 2026 - October 2, 2026 | Telling Stories by Twila Kadel
- October 23, 2026 - January 4, 2026 | Puny, Punny Still-Life Painting by Lois Chattin
Follow City Sponsored Events on our City Facebook Event Page (LINK)
Organizations |
|---|
| The DreamMaker Collective (External Link) |
| Boise City Department of Arts & History (External Link) |
| Idaho Commission on the Arts (External Link) |
| Meridian Arts Commission (External Link) |
| Treasure Valley Artists Alliance (External Link) |
| Idaho Watercolor Society (External Link) |
| Plein Air Painters of Idaho (External Link) |
| Boise Open Studios Collective Organization (External Link) |
Museums and Galleries |
|---|
| Boise Art Museum (External Link) |
| Initial Point Gallery (External Link) |
| James Castle House (External Link) |
| Capitol Contemporary Gallery (External Link) |
| Art Source Gallery (External Link) |
| Stewart Gallery (External Link) |
| The Blue Galleries at Boise State (External Link) |
| Rosenthal Gallery at the College of Idaho (External Link) |
| Visual Arts Collective (External Link) |
| Clay Collective (External Link) |
Local Grant Opportunities |
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| Alexa Rose Foundation (External Link) |
| Arts Idaho (External Link) |
| Boise City Department of Arts & History (External Link) |
Local Residency Opportunities |
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| Surel's Place (External Link) |
| Ming Studios (External Link) |
| Idaho Art Lab (External Link) |
| James Castle House (External Link) |
Kuna Arts Commission Public Art Surveys
There are no public art surveys to take at this time!
A History of Kuna Arts Commission Sponsored Events
2026
- Mary Arnold - Wild Life and Wild Lands Artist Exhibit 01.23.26 - 04.03.26, and Reception 01.23.26 at the Kuna Arts and History Center, 270 S Orchard Avenue Kuna, Idaho 83634
2025
- Laurie Bremer - Beyond the Woods: Art of the PNW Art Exhibit Reception, 10.25.26 at the Kuna Arts and History Center, 270 S Orchard Avenue Kuna, Idaho 83634
- Laurie Bremer - Beyond the Woods: Art of the PNW Art Exhibit, 10.22.25 - 01.02.26 at the Kuna Arts and History Center, 270 S Orchard Avenue Kuna, Idaho 83634
- Mary Gardiner - The Artist Lens Art Exhibit Reception, 07.25.25 at the Kuna Arts and History Center, 270 S Orchard Avenue Kuna, Idaho 83634
- Mary Gardiner - The Artist Lens Art Exhibit, 07.23.25 - 10.03.25 at the Kuna Arts and History Center, 270 S Orchard Avenue, Kuna, Idaho 83634
- Plein Air Painters of Idaho - Changing Seasons Art Exhibit Reception, 05.03.25 at the Kuna Arts and History Center, 270 S Orchard Avenue, Kuna, Idaho 83634
- Plein Air Painters of Idaho - Changing Seasons Art Exhibit, 04.23.25 - 07.04.25 at the Kuna Arts & History Center, 270 S Orchard Avenue, Kuna, Idaho 83634
- Ying Peng - Meet the Artist event, 03.12.25, At the Kuna Arts and History Center, 270 Orchard Avenue, Kuna, Idaho 83634
- Ying Peng - Artist Exhibit, 01.22.25 - 04.04.25, Art pieces on display at the Kuna Arts and History Center, 270 Orchard Avenue, Kuna, Idaho 83634
2024
- Tisha Johnson - Local Artist Exhibit, 11.13.24 - 01.03.25, Art pieces on display the Kuna Arts and History Center, 270 Orchard Avenue, Kuna, Idaho 83634
- Plein Air Painters of Idaho - Plein Air Paint Out, 08.23.24, On the Green Belt behind the Kuna Arts and History Center, 270 Orchard Avenue, Kuna, Idaho 83634
- Tisha Johnson - Local Artist Exhibit, 08.21.24 - 10.25.24, Art pieces on display on at the Kuna Arts & History Center, 270 Orchard Avenue, Kuna, Idaho 83634
2019
- Christmas Light Bus Tour, Thursday December 19, 2019 – Saturday December 21, 2019.
- Kid’s Holiday Cookie Decorating, Saturday December 14, 2019 12PM – 4PM, Downstairs at the Kuna Community Hall, 360 W Main Street, Kuna, Idaho 83634.
- Kuna Holiday Artist & Crafter Show, Saturday December 14, 2019 11AM – 7PM, Kuna Community Hall 360 Main Street, Kuna, Idaho 83634.
- Residential Outdoor Christmas Decorating Contest, 12.14.2019-12.31.2019, Within Kuna City Limits.
- Greenbelt Christmas Light Walk, 12.14.2019-01.05.2020, On the Greenbelt behind City Hall 751 W 4th Street, Kuna, Idaho 83634.
- Kuna Days Concert & Fireworks Viewing, 08.03.2019 8PM – 11PM, On the Greenbelt behind City Hall, 751 W 4th Street, Kuna, Idaho 83634.
- Music on the Greenbelt & Cornhole Tournament, 06.29.2019 4PM – 10PM, On the Greenbelt behind City Hall, 751 W 4th Street, Kuna, Idaho 83634.
- Second Saturday Summer Concert Series, 06.08.2019, 07.13.2019 & 08.10.2019 6:30PM – 9PM, On the Greenbelt behind City Hall, 751 W 4th Street, Kuna, Idaho 83634.
2018
- Kid’s Holiday Cookie Decorating, 12.08.2018 10AM – 5PM, Downstairs at the Kuna Events Center, 321 W 4th Street, Kuna, Idaho 83634.
- Holiday Artist & Crafter Show, 12.08.2019 10AM – 5PM, Kuna Event Center. 321 W 4th Street, Kuna, Idaho 83634.
- Kuna Days Street Dance on the Greenbelt, 08.04.2018 9PM – Midnight, On the Greenbelt behind City Hall, 751 W 4th Street, Kuna, Idaho 83634.
- Music on the Greenbelt, 06.30.2018 4PM – 10PM, On the Greenbelt behind City Hall, 751 W 4th Street, Kuna, Idaho 83634.
- KUNA! Interactive Art Piece Dedication and Kuna Downtown Revitalization Ribbon Cutting, 04.27.2018 11 AM, Corner of Ave E & Main Street, Kuna, Idaho 83634.
- Create N’ Sip – Cake Balls, 04.19.2018 6PM – 8PM, Kuna Event Center, 321 W 4th Street, Kuna, Idaho 83634.
- Create N’ Sip – Spring Floral Center Piece, 04.19.2018 6PM – 8PM, Kuna Event Center, 321 W 4th Street, Kuna, Idaho 83634.
- Artist Input Workshop, 04.12.2018 6 PM – 7:30 PM, Kuna City Hall Council Chambers, 751 W 4th Street, Kuna, Idaho 83634.
- Alexa Rose Foundation Grant Opportunity Workshop, 01.11.2018 6:30 PM, Kuna Event Center, 321 W 4th Street, Kuna, Idaho 83634.
2017
- Create N’ Sip – Children’s Holiday Cookie Decorating with Companion Holiday Wreath Exhibit & Sale, 12.09.2017 1PM – 4PM, Kuna Event Center, 321 W 4th Street, Kuna, Idaho 83634.
- Create N’ Sip – Dance Instruction, 12.01.2017 6PM – 8PM with open dance floor 8PM – 10PM, Kuna Event Center, 321 W 4th Street, Kuna, Idaho 83634.
- Create N’ Sip – Holiday Topiary Class, 11.16.2017 6PM – 8PM, Big Mic’s, 459 Main Street, Kuna, Idaho 83634.
- Kuna Holiday Artist & Crafter Show, 11.11.2017 10AM – 5PM, Kuna Event Center, 321 W 4th Street, Kuna, Idaho 83634.
- Create N’ Sip – Cake Balls, 10.19.2017 6PM – 8PM, Longhorn Lounge, 458 Main Street, Kuna, Idaho 83634
- Create N’ Sip – Beginner Knitting Instruction, 09.21.2017 6PM – 8PM, Located at Latte’ Da. 762 E Wythe Creek Court, Kuna, Idaho 83634.
- Summer Art Exhibit – Americana/America Themed Art in all Mediums, 07.01.2017 – 09.30.2017, Art pieces on display at City Hall, 751 W 4th Street, Kuna, Idaho 83634.