Three new exhibitions are opening at Moscow City Hall's Third Street Gallery and Box Gallery from October 16, 2025 to January 2, 2026. The shows include "Brooch the Subject," featuring wearable art by University of Idaho MFA candidate Chandra Drennen; "Covering the Palouse," a display of artist-designed covers from the historic Moscow Magazine/Palouse Journal; and "The Sweet Controversy," a student exhibition exploring divisive candies like licorice jellybeans and candy corn. A public reception with refreshments will be held on October 23.
This announcement matters because it highlights the role of local public galleries in fostering community engagement and supporting emerging artists. The Third Street Gallery, housed in a historic building on the National Register of Historic Places, brings art into the center of civic life in Moscow, Idaho. The exhibitions also preserve regional cultural history through the Palouse Journal covers and encourage dialogue through playful, controversial themes, demonstrating how small-town galleries can nurture creative expression and social connection.