Main Content

Local Events

Home » Events » Artfort

Events

Calendar

« All Events

Artfort

Name: Artfort
Start: 2026-03-25T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-29T23:59:59+00:00
Location: Downtown Boise

March 25 - March 29

Artfort invites you to explore, play, and express yourself through visual art, performance, and unexpected moments throughout the Treefort Music Fest footprint!

Artfort transforms the festival into a living gallery—featuring live murals, dance and circus performances, and art experiences you can step right into.

All of Artfort is free and open to the public (no wristband required, but we highly recommend getting a 5-day pass). Some Artfort experiences may be in a venue that requires a Festival Pass. Artfort 2026 includes works from:

Backrooms + Ashley Dreyfus + Sector Seventeen + Andie Kelly + Tony Caprai + Luwon Art + Drunk Mother Dancing + Rick Walter + Taylor Tazer + Idaho Dance Theatre + Jodeen Revere + Tracy Sunderland + Tropico FM + Miguel Angel Almeida + Maria Ayala + Marianna Jimenez Edwards + Jazz Martínez + Bobby (Amor1) Gaytan + Ben Sanchez + Chicano Art-Eddie Melendrez + Daniel Olivo + Off Center Dance + Femme Von Follies + Gem State Ballet + Bim Ditson + Sadi Mosko & Natalie Border + Lucy Boam + Project Flux Dance + Open Letter Collective

All Artfort events are included in a 1-day or 5-day Festival Pass. Many Artfort events are free and open to the public, though please note they may take place in a venue that requires a wristband.

BUY NOW

Meet some of the Artfort 2026 artists and performers:

BIM DITSON

Portland, OR

Bim Ditson has been making art full time since he was nine years old. First as a jewelry designer focused on reviving the ancient chainmaille techniques, he brought these lost arts into the modern fashion landscape. In recent years he has shifted focus from making art for individuals to making public art. The reason for the shift is this: if jewelry is for someone, public art is for everyone. This expression of universalism and this drive to bring joy and pleasure to everyone who experiences his work is where Bim finds meaning as an artist. It is about making undeniable work that crosses all language, story, and cultural boundaries. His work is compelling in it’s total originality and accessibility.

As a person, Bim is warm and wants to help you laugh. He mostly wants to be working on the latest huge art project. He finds narrative art a little bit predisposed to being pushy and instead chooses to use the peaceful nature of process art to further a more beautiful and inviting human-made landscape while here on earth.

BACKROOMS

Boise, ID

Backrooms is a series of art installations in the hidden corners and forgotten edges of Treefort Fest 2026. Curated by Eric Mullis and Kelly Cox, these liminal spaces are immersive experiences designed to elicit wonder, grant a rest, and baffle on-lookers, as they stumble and dance through the revelry at Treefort 2026.
Back Rooms features experiences crafted by artists Kelly Cox, Eric Mullis, Annette Isham, April VanDeGrift, Goran Fazil, and Megan White.

FEMME VON FOLLIES

Boise, ID

Femme Von Follies is an alt-centric performance art production serving up dazzling, defiant, and deliciously diverse shows celebrating every corner of the stage. Producer of the Queerly Arts Festival and the acclaimed six-show Obscure series, including their past cinematic spectacular “REEL Obscure” and coming in 2027, “The Obscure Odyssey”! Femme Von Follies is behind First Friday’s “The Stiletto Speakeasy”, Burlesque & Bands, Burlesque Bingo, and fringe extravaganzas!

This Artfort, Follies’ will have you asking, is all that we see or seem but a dream within a dream?

“A Dream Within A Dream” is a surreal variety spectacle where fantasy melts into fever dreams and nothing is quite as it seems. Showcasing high-flying aerial acts, hypnotic burlesque, spellbinding sirens, and shape-shifting drag, weaving together moments of beauty, chaos, and delicious disorientation.
Come lose yourself in a dream… within a dream.

TROPICO FM GALLERY SHOWCASE: “RESISTENCIA”

Boise, ID

Tropico FM will be back at The Basque Center this year bringing along another wonderful group of 9 participating artists for our gallery this year: “Resistencia” You can see the exhibit all week long during the festival! Featuring artists:

Miguel Almeida + Marianna + Jimenez Edwards + Maria Ayala + Bobby Gaytan + Jazz Martinez + Danny Olivo + Eddie Melendrez + Ben Sanchez

Check out the full Artfort lineup here!

Details

Start:: March 25
End:: March 29
Website:: https://treefortmusicfest.com/artfort-2026/

Venue

: Downtown Boise
: 700 W Jefferson St
Boise, ID 83702 + Google Map

Explore the scene. Experience the pulse of Boise and the Treasure Valley. The Arts, Music, & Festivals are calling your name; this is the place to fill your calendar.

Filter by category

Your Guide to March Events in Boise: Festivals, Celebrations & Community Fun

If you’re looking for the best March events in Boise, this month is overflowing with reasons to get out and explore. As winter fades and spring approaches, the Treasure Valley comes alive with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, family‑friendly festivals, live music, comedy shows, home improvement expos, and t...

Boise February Events: Your Complete Guide to Local Fun & Winter Activities

Looking for the best Boise February events or wondering what life is like in Boise during winter? February is one of the most exciting months in the Treasure Valley, packed with Valentine’s festivities, family‑friendly entertainment, concerts, festivals, home shows, and outdoor activities. Whether y...

Boise January 2026 Events Guide: Concerts, Comedy, Family Fun & Outdoor Adventures

Think winter means staying indoors? Not in Boise. January events in Boise is alive with energy—live music, laughter, and outdoor adventures that turn cold days into unforgettable experiences. From cozy nights at local venues to snowy escapes in the foothills, here’s why this month is one of the best times to...

Top December Events in Boise: Your Ultimate Holiday Guide

Looking for the best December events in Boise? The Treasure Valley shines during the holiday season with Christmas lights, holiday markets, family-friendly activities, and unforgettable celebrations. From dazzling light displays like Winter Garden aGlow and Scentsy Commons Christmas Lights to festive favorites s...

Your Ultimate Guide to November Events in Boise 2025!

November in Boise is bursting with celebration, community spirit, and festive fun! From honoring our heroes on Veterans Day to kicking off the holiday season with twinkling lights and turkey trots, the Treasure Valley offers something for everyone this month. Whether you're looking to reflect and give thanks, sho...

Ultimate Guide to October 2025 Events in Boise & Treasure Valley

October in Boise and the Treasure Valley is bursting with fall magic, spooky thrills, and festive fun for all ages. Whether you're chasing chills through haunted houses like Requiem or The Haunted World, wandering through golden pumpkin patches at Lowe Family Farmstead or Cherry Hill Farms, or dancing the night ...