At a recent meeting of the Boise City Department of Arts and History, residents learned more about what will happen with one of the community’s historic buildings.
The city purchased the house and grounds this year. The structure was the former home of artist James Castle. A bunkhouse where he used to work will be restored, and a new artist-in-residence program with be developed for the site.
If plans go ahead as expected, the first one will arrive in 2017. The house will be accessible to the public two days per week, and they will be encouraged to park at Castle Hills Park, which is close to the property. A Stationery printer will be able to produce promotional materials for the site and the artists who work there as well as guides to the property.
Officials noted that an important aspect of the project will be that it should go ahead slowly so that those involved can check for any works of art that Castle may have hidden inside the walls of the building.
Born in 1899, Castle was deaf and had never learned to use sign language or read and write. He made his art mostly through the use of objects he found around him.
Area residents who wish to voice comments or concerns about the project can do so by contacting the city’s planning officials before August 12th. Get a Free Quote for Stationery
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