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James Castle House Site Tour
A one-hour, on-site, guided tour of the James Castle House.
When and where
Date and time
March 5, 2021 · 2pm - December 31, 2021 · 4pm MST
Location
James Castle House 5015 Eugene Street Boise, ID 83703
About this event
This one-hour long tour explores the life and work of James Castle. Hosted by James Castle House staff, visitors gain insight into the history of Castle's life and explore original artworks and artifacts that informed his art-making practice.
To help ensure physical distancing and a safe, comfortable experience, we are offering admission in the house with limited capacity.
Face masks are required in City of Boise facilities and applies to all visitors and staff at the James Castle House. Following updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and in light of increased community spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and low vaccination rates in Ada County, the City of Boise has reinstated a face covering requirement at all indoor city facilities as of July 28, 2021. This change applies to everyone regardless of their vaccination status. We thank you for doing your part in keeping our community healthy.
The James Castle House encourages persons with disabilities and those who require language assistance to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing an accommodation, please contact the James Castle House via email at jamescastlehouse@cityofboise.org, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the event. To request assistance, you may also dial TTY 1-800-377-3529.
Artwork credit: James Castle (1899 – 1977), Untitled, n.d., © 2021 James Castle Collection and Archive, All Rights Reserved
About the organizer
The James Castle House serves as a testimony to the life and work of American artist, James Castle. Rooted in Castle’s sense of wonder and discovery, the house today is a center for contemporary and historical exhibits, tours, performances, talks, an Artist-in-Residence program, and community partnerships. Both the historic buildings and the new wing invite you to explore James Castle’s unique creative spaces.