Zack Thurmond will present a solo exhibition titled "Seasons and Soliloquies" at Idaho Art Gallery (IAG) in downtown Boise, opening Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 5 to 9 pm. Thurmond, a largely self-taught artist with a BFA from Boise University, creates paintings rooted in direct observation of place, often starting as plein air studies and expanding into larger studio works. His pieces are held in collections across North America and Europe, and he currently serves as Chief Preparator at the Boise Art Museum.
This exhibition matters because it highlights the work of a regional artist whose practice bridges intimate landscape study and professional museum experience, reinforcing Boise's growing cultural scene. The free public opening underscores the role of local galleries in fostering community engagement with contemporary art, offering an accessible entry point for audiences to connect with an artist whose career spans both studio practice and institutional stewardship.