I’m excited to share the exciting new work that will be on display May 24th at Boise First United Church of Christ, during this month of Pentecost and Memorial Day! Jesus is all about growing understanding between people. This starts small between individuals understanding one another’s language, but then, with God’s love, it can blossom […]
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Hello! Welcome to my Holy Week 2026 post! I will have three paintings up for Holy Week at Boise First United Church of Christ. Here is a piece from years past that Reverend Josh requested of me for this Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday Arrival Palm Sunday Arrival (original $499) is a painting and woodblock print
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Exciting news! Boise First United Church of Christ, my progressive church home, has a new artistic development! The Fireside Room, a smaller meeting room where I remember years of meetings and observing Lent next to the fire, is now a gallery space for my art! Here’s a peek of some of the works that begin
Welcome to Gretty Beth Arts’ Advent 2025 paintings! As Artist in Residence at my church, I love to create artwork for this season leading up to Christmas. I made four paintings spanning the four Sundays before Christmas with the themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. Each of these paintings began as a block of
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It’s here! More than 26 artists presented artwork for Artistic Interpretation of Scripture Sunday, which happened September 28, 2025 at Boise First United Church of Christ! If you missed the Sunday, don’t worry – the show will be up until Sunday October 19, 2025. The participants artistially interpreted Matthew 5: 14-16: 14 “You are the light
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Greetings from Gretchen! As many of you know, I’m Artist in Residence at Boise First Congregational, United Church of Christ. Recently, I taught a Woodblock Printmaking Class specifically for my church congregation. I planned it to precede the Artistic Interpretation of Scripture Sunday if the participants wanted to share what they made in the Artistic
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Yeah, Catalyst Arts Collaborative is growing, and I’m honored to be the July 2025 Featured Artist! My Work in the Cat Gift Shop Some of my work is in the windows and front of the Cat’s gift shop, including cards, where you can peruse handmade art and local creativity. I have woodblock prints like “Gather
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Summer is here, and I have a pair of fresh works to share! These two works were created at the request of Rev. Josh Lee, at my church where I’m Artist in Residence (Boise First Congregational United Church of Christ) to help express a series of sermons that Rev. Lee titles “Genderful God.” Rev. Lee
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Hello everyone! It’s been a while since I wrote anything, but Holy Week 2025 and the lead up to Easter is on its way! And with it, well, fresh art! Being the Artist in Residence at Boise First Congregational, United Church of Christ is wonderful as I share my art, but to artistically energize the
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Welcome to Gretty Beth Arts’ Advent 2024 paintings! As Artist in Residence at my church, I love to create artwork for this season leading up to Christmas! I made four paintings spanning the four Sundays before Christmas with the themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. Each of these paintings began as a block of
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