About Us

The Department of Arts & History was established by City Ordinance in March 2008 to enhance the Boise community by providing leadership, advocacy, education, services, and support for arts and history. The new Department emerged from the former Boise City Arts Commission, which was established by City Ordinance in 1978 as a nonprofit city agency to advise and assist the City Council in development, coordination, promotion and support of the arts.

VISION
The City's arts, culture, and history are integral parts of our everyday experience and a vivid expression of our diversity, depth, and dreams.
 

MISSION
To enhance Boise's community by providing leadership, advocacy, education, services, and support for arts and history.

VIEW the Department of Arts & History Brochure
VIEW the FY 2011 Annual Report
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