Anyone can join The Idea Factory. Membership is not limited by age or location. Perks include a hand printed Idea Factory card, access to special art, gatherings, and an opportunity to participate in an upcoming Idea Factory members art exhibition. Click here for information on how to join.

Garver Canvas will be transformed into The Idea Factory from mid-March to mid-May 2024. The Idea Factory is an exhibition, residency, and social experiment with artist Trent Miller. It is the first physical manifestation of an idea that presented itself on Oct. 13, 2022. Miller sees Garver Canvas as a space for continued experimentation and making, not a static environment. The Idea Factory will accept applications for new members during open hours.

Thursdays 12 – 6pm (Closed for a private event April 25th)

Fridays 12 – 8pm (Closed for a private event April 19 & 26th)

Saturdays 12 – 6pm (Closed for a private event April 20)

Sundays 12 – 4pm (Closed for a private event April 14 & 21)

(or by appointment by emailing trentmiller49@gmail.com)

Thursdays 12-6

April 11 & 18 (Closed for a private event April 25th)

May 2 & 9

Drop in and meet Idea Factory Founder Trent Miller. Stay for 5 minutes, an hour or longer—time is an illusion, all circles vanish. Discover the origins and mysteries of The Idea Factory. 

Fridays 12-8

April 12 (Closed for a private event April 19 and 26th)

May 3 & 10 

Drop in and meet Idea Factory Founder Trent Miller. Stay for 5 minutes, an hour or longer—time is an illusion, all circles vanish. Discover the origins and mysteries of The Idea Factory. 

Sundays 12-4

April 28 (Closed for a private event April 14 & 21)

May 5, 12

Come hang out with Idea Factory Founder Trent Miller and other artists, families, and friends. Work on projects and discuss your ideas. These days are for anyone who wants to work through some thoughts and connect with other humans. Artists, Non-artists, Used-to-be-artists, Want-to-be-artists, Don’t-want-to-be-artists, Don’t-like-the-word-artists are all welcome. Let’s see what happens…

(Basic art materials are provided for those looking to make things.)