🎀 Ribbon Cutting Announcement: Pets of Downtown Art
When: Tuesday, July 21st at 10:00 AM
Where: 343 Park Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation cordially invites local media, sponsors, donors, community partners, and downtown stakeholders to join us for a special Ribbon Cutting ceremony.
Come celebrate the official unveiling of the Pets of Downtown Art project—a beautiful, moving tribute to the animals that enrich our lives.
About the Project & The Artist
This unique downtown initiative is a proud partnership between Idaho Falls Downtown Development and the Snake River Animal Shelter, our local nonprofit 501(c)(3) no-kill pet rescue organization.
To bring this vision to life, we partnered with Marina Zavalova, an incredible, world-class local artist who has recreated stunning, vibrant portraits of our community's beloved pets.
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The Artist’s Journey: Born in Moscow, Russia, Marina graduated with a master’s degree from The Textile Institute of Art in Moscow in 1981, working as a professional colorist, textile designer, and commercial artist.
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An Idaho Falls Staple: After emigrating to the United States in 1990, Marina settled right here in Idaho Falls with her husband Vladimir (also an artist) and their three children. By 1993, her highly colorful, bold Impressionist landscape paintings and portraits were featured in galleries across the country. Today, she continues to inspire our community through her artwork, classes, and workshops.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see these professional, moving tributes in person and honor a pet that has changed your life today. We look forward to celebrating this beautiful addition to our downtown culture with you tomorrow morning!
