Visual Arts Collective [email protected] 3638 Osage Street, Garden City, ID 83714 A 21+ establishment • Valid ID required Contemporary fine art gallery, performance venue, and cultural center Boise & Treasure Valley, located in Garden City, ID

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Visual Arts Collective (VAC)
3638 Osage Street, Garden City, ID 83714

Out front before the patio…photo by Dominique Svamberk

Artist Submissions

VAC is currently accepting submissions for upcoming shows. If you are interested in showing your work at VAC, please follow the guidelines below.

VAC currently only accepts submissions from artists residing in the Treasure Valley or those with strong ties to the Treasure Valley area.

Guidelines for submitting art:

  • Name and contact information
  • Medium
  • Resume or CV
  • A list of any previous or current gallery exhibitions
  • Digital images, not originals, of your work (no more than twelve images)
  • Titles, dimensions, and retail values of your work
  • Any other information that you feel is valuable i.e., awards, artistic background & education

VAC gallery accepts submissions in digital format via email only.

While we encourage all artists interested in showing at VAC to visit the gallery to establish if our space fits your work, please submit your work via email and do not drop by your submission in person. After an initial review, we will contact prospective artists to arrange a viewing of original materials if needed.

To submit, please send your submission to: [email protected]

Please add “Artist Submission” to your email subject line.

Bands & Performers

Want to book your band at VAC? Email with your lineup, links to music, and date(s) you want.

Booking & Private Events

Visual Arts Collective (VAC) is the Treasure Valley’s first multi-disciplinary arts facility, quickly becoming a popular setting for many artistic experiences. Regarded for its willingness to exhibit progressive visual artists, to partner with local arts organizations to bring theater, cinema, music, and performance art to the community, and to take risks, VAC is gaining a reputation as not only being the first multi-disciplinary arts facility in the Boise area but also for being an exceptional visual arts gallery and live venue!

VAC is a unique facility for any special event or function and offers a unique experience for those interested in making their occasion outstanding! With over 3,500 square feet of open gallery space, VAC is one of the most distinctive facilities in the Boise area and is available for rent year-round. VAC offers a variety of services to make your event exceptional and successful!

Private Event Rate information:

VAC IS A 21 AND OVER ONLY ESTABLISHMENT 

All rates for VAC are based on the following charges.

These rates are for private parties. Bands interested in booking should contact .

Additional charges or discounts may apply based on the size and type of event.

Weekdays (Sunday through Thursday)

  • $2000.00

Friday and Saturday

  • $2500.00

Seating

  • 150 – 180 theater-style with good sightlines
  • 200  theater-style for music

Reception style

  • 386 standing only
  • 150 with bistro or cocktail tables

Rates include the in-house sound system, lighting, service bar, basic set-up, and standard cleanup. Additional cleaning costs may apply. Sound technician, theater lighting, disco lighting, lighting technician, podium(s), tables, including conference, cocktail, bistro, six and eight-top, seating, linens, centerpieces, food and beverage station(s), and servers available at additional costs.

Contact us for your next event; we can help you make it a reality!

Payment: A non-refundable security deposit of $250 is required when the event is booked and is applied to the total fees due. The remaining fees are due on the day of the event. Payment, excluding the security deposit, is refundable with one-month prior notice. Payment may be made by cashier’s check, cash, or Credit Card.

Reservations are limited, and we book fast!