I exhibit widely across Idaho, the West Coast and the Pacific Northwest with a growing portfolio of juried festivals, gallery showcases, and live painting demonstration

Come and find us, I’d love to connect.

If you’d like to see my artwork, gifts, products, or jewelry line at your event, gallery, or store - or wholesale with us - please contact Elizabeth Van Tassel Studios

Upcoming Events - 2026

June 1 - July 1 Month-long art installation at The Local eatery and wine pub.

June 13 - 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Caldwell Artisan Fair is a family-friendly venue in a beautiful park filled with local artists and hand-made goods. Bring your friends and family to enjoy a day of music, activities, delicious local food, and shopping for unique, hand-crafted goods from talented regional artists.  Admission and parking are free. https://www.cityofcaldwell.org/Visitors/City-Events/Artisan-Fair

June 27 (9am-5 pm) and June 28 (10 am-4pm) - Meridian Fine Art Festival at Kleiner Memorial Park with over 150 fine artists and craftsmen! See https://www.meridianfineartfestival.com/ for more information.

July 11 An Evening In Provence – Drop into France for a wonderful evening of music, food, and live artists painting throughout the lavender fields. This is different than the large events of the past and will have limited ticketing – see https://www.redchairlavender.com/

July 12 Jazz in the Lavender – Daytime family day event to pick lavender, enjoy music, and lots of games and items for families. Ticketed event. Watch https://www.redchairlavender.com/ for more updates.

I will be live painting and we will have a line of floral/lavender themed gifts at both events.

August 8 (9 a.m.– 6 p.m.) and August 9 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) - Nampa Festival of the Arts – at Lakeview Park. 200 artisans draws more than 18,000 community members to enjoy this weekend event. More info at https://www.nampaparksandrecreation.org/196/Nampa-Festival-of-the-Arts

September 19 (10 a.m.– 6 p.m.) and September 20 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) - Art by the River in Star – at 960 S Main Street in Star, ID. More than a market, it’s a full weekend of art, craft, music, and connection in the heart of Star. https://rohcf.org/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

Ongoing - Long-term Jewelry Installation, Create Gallery & Frames, Garden City, ID. https://creategalleryandframes.com/products-list/collections/elizabeth-van-tassel

Ongoing - Custom art at Idaho Women's Business Center, Nampa, ID. https://businessimpactnw.org/idaho-womens-business-center

Recent Events, Exhibitions & Artist Residency (2024-2026)

Art Classes

  • May 2026: Shimmers of Light - A Mother's Day Gouache Watercolor Event, Create Gallery & Frames, Garden City, ID

Art, Jewelry, and Wholesale Gift Events

  • Apr 2026: Shimmers Design Bar, Create Gallery & Frames, Garden City, ID

  • Jan 2026: Design with Pearls and Gemstones, Create Gallery & Frames, Garden City, ID

Gallery Exhibitions & Featured Shows

  • Apr 2026: Exhibition at Northwest Nazarene University

  • Mar 2026: Idaho Watercolor Society, Rotunda Show at the Idaho State Capitol

  • Mar 2026: Bold Women, Soft Walls, Women in History Month - Create Gallery & Frames, Garden City, ID

  • Nov–Dec 2025: Create Gallery & Frames, Garden City, ID: Gallery of Gifts showcase – giclées & home goods

  • December, 2025: Gemology Featured Event – Create Gallery & Frames, Garden City, ID

  • Nov–Dec 2025: Iconic Idaho, Plein Air Painters of Idaho, The Water’s Edge Gallery

  • Oct 2025: Eagle Plein Air Art Show, Banbury Golf Club

  • Mar 2025: Idaho Watercolor Society, Rotunda Show at the Idaho State Capitol

  • Jan 2025: Canvas & Corks, JUMP Center, Boise (juried charity exhibition)

Artist Demonstrations & Festival Features

  • Dec 2025: Boise Business Babes Holiday (juried) Artisan Festival, Riverside Hotel

  • Nov 2025: Red Chair Lavender Art in the Barn Festival (Featured Artist, live demos)

  • Oct 2025: Eagle Harvest Festival, Idaho Watercolor Society (live demos)

  • Oct 2025: Eagle Plein Air Festival – multiple live demos, Quick Draw competition

  • Aug 2025: Nampa Festival of the Arts (Bronze Award among 200+ artists, live demos, juried festival)

  • Aug 2025: Payette Lakes Fine Art & Craft Fair, McCall – Juried festival + demonstrations

  • July 2025: Santaluz Country Club, San Diego, CA – Guest artist & curated jewelry showcase

  • July 2025: Private Art Exhibits – Marin County, CA

  • Jul 2025: Vista Farms Lavender Festival (Featured Artist, live demos)

  • Jul 2025: Red Chair Lavender Festival (Featured Artist, live demos)

  • Jun 2025: Caldwell Artisan Fair (live demos)

  • Spring 2025: Idaho State Historic Society – Boise Assay Office exhibition

  • Spring 2025: Grand Opening, Idaho Business Women’s Center – Featured artist

Residencies & Special Installations

  • Aug 2025: Artist in Residence, River Ranch Luxury Community, McCall, ID. Showcased original art, giclées & home goods. Creating a series of original works highlighting the local Idaho landscape as well as performing art demonstrations.

  • Nov 2025 (ongoing): Long-term Jewelry Installation, Create Gallery & Frames

  • Ongoing: Custom art at Idaho Business Women’s Center

Media Features, Writing & Notable Recognition

  • 2025-2026: Editor in Chief, Idaho Watercolor Society’s WaterWorks Newsletter

  • December 2025: Featured in Southern Christian Writer Magazine, special edition about artwork and jewelry as well as writing craft

  • Aug 2025: Nampa Festival of the Arts (Bronze Award among 200+ artists, live demos, juried festival)

  • Aug 2025: Featured Artist, Thriving Christian Artist Weekly

  • 2024: Featured in The Jewelry Appraiser (National Association of Jewelry Appraisers) for scoring in the top 1% globally on Farnsworth-Munsell color test

  • Multiple years: Appearances on CBS, FOX, podcasts, parenting and faith groups for wildfire recovery advocacy

Elizabeth Van Tassel ©️ 2025