Visual Arts Collective

Visual Arts Collective is a mixed use gallery hidden in an unsuspecting location in the heart of Garden City. VaC provide a venue for the display of a variety of visual arts – from an art gallery for exhibitions by local artists to a performing arts center.
The location is tucked away about a block from Chinden in close proximity to the Ranch Club. And, while, they’re located in Garden City (a city that still allows smoking indoors – really Garden City? C’mon!), they are a nonsmoking establishment.
I came here for the first time during the holidays for Alley Repertory Theatre’s presentation of The Golden Girls Christmas Extravaganza (fabulous!). The space for performing arts is intimate. Seating consists of rows of chairs on the floor. The stage is elevated and so, providing you don’t have someone overly tall in front of you, the view is fine. Seating is general admission, so the earlier you get there, the better your seat. And… they have a full bar (whose bartenders just happen to mix a mean Manhattan), so why not get there a little early?
Overall, good things are happening at the Visual Arts Collective. Personally, The Golden Girls Christmas Extravaganza is now on my list of holiday musts and I’ll definitely be keeping a eye on the Visual Arts Collective website for the next opportunity to enjoy an evening of local art.
Get to it!

VaC is the very best of the very best. Of course, I’m a bit biased, but I’ve been to many venues, seen many shows, music, theater, visual art, film, burlesque, performance art… the gamut of all that is creative and VaC truly is the best of the best, from the space, to ongoing incredible shows, to those who keep it going. I am so proud of the what it has become and its contribution to wonderful, creative, packed with talent and vibrant community!

Love this place. It is an open space venue with lots of room and possibilities. The drinks are just right and reasonable. 5.00 for a lemon drop :) So worth it considering that the bartender knew what he was doing.
The art… and the bathrooms are fun too!

The VAC gets 5 stars for the amazing statue of Buddha in a gas mask that’s on the right when you first walk in.

Guess what, you can get cocktails now! Yay!

Best venue for live music, art, and culture in the Treasure Valley. Gorgeous space. Smoke free. Check their website for what’s going on. Only downside is 21+ only.

The new sound system is great. Nice selection of beverages. Really interesting exhibits. Smoke free. My favorite Boise venue. Go see shows here.