Visual Arts Collective booking@visualartscollective.com 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

Rocket ~ A Group Artshow

Celebrating The Life of Neon Artist Wil Kirkman


Show runs from April 3, 2026 to May 31, 2026
A 21+ establishment • Valid ID required

The deets:
Join us at Visual Art Collective for a First Friday opening dedicated to the life and work of beloved Boise neon artist Wil Kirkman, who passed in late December. Wil’s creativity, wit, and unmistakable glow shaped the local art scene, and this exhibition brings together his iconic neon and enamel pieces alongside new works inspired by his spirit.
20 local and regional artists who knew or worked with Wil are creating rocket‑themed pieces that channel his love of space exploration, collaboration, and all things bright and imaginative. The show will also feature a collection of Wil’s own standout works. This is an opportunity to experience his artistry together, one more time. Most pieces will be available for purchase and the show is on display through May.
First Fridays are always lively, and this one promises to be unforgettable. Come early, stay late, and celebrate Wil with friends, art, and whiskey.
Artist roster:
Erin Cunningham
Troy Passey
Sue Latta
Noble Hardesty
April Van De Grift
Erik Payne
Popoctopus
Brighteye
Devin Kelley
Bobby Aden
Jule Pegan
Spooky Dinosaur
Heather Sprague
Todd Newman
Rick Friesen
Terry Vineyard
Kendall Vader
Noel Weber
John McMahon