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Arts & History Commission 

Arts and History Commissioners include Boise citizens with a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor for three-year terms.  Committees are usually chaired by members of the board; committee members include Commissioners and other members of the community.

As our role in the community expands and deepens, we continue to develop partnerships with local businesses, government agencies and arts organizations.

Joining a committee is a great way to get to know the Department and our services and to focus your volunteer time on exciting projects.  Anyone interested in working on a committee, joining a task force or volunteering, please contact the office at 433-5670, ext. 1.

Commissioners

• Eve Chandler
• David Hale- Chair
• Margaret Hepworth
• Jane Lloyd
• Sarah Whelan - Youth Commissioner
• Jody Ochoa
• John Sahlberg- Secretary
• Stephenson Youngerman
• Maryanne Jordan- City Council Liaison

Meeting Schedule

As of January 2012, the Department of Arts & History Commission meets four times per year. Please see online calendar for dates and times.

Board Packets

Responsibilities

Grant Evaluation Forms

Visual Arts Advisory Committee (VAAC)

The Visual Arts Advisory Committee advises and acts as a resource for the Department on matters pertaining to the visual arts, which includes recommending the works of qualified, local, regional and national artists for public art projects; acts as advocates for the visual arts and artists in the community; broadens the role of visual artists in the community; supports the staff in the implementation of the Percent for Art Ordinance, along with maintenance, enhancement, and expansion of the public art collections and providing public outreach and education of and about the visual arts in the community. Please see online calendar for VAAC meeting dates and times.

VAAC Members

• Steve Christiansen 
• Jessica Flynn - Chair
• Holly Funk
• Holly Gilchrist
• Gregory G. Knight
• Debora K. Kristensen
• Jane Lloyd 
• Angela Machado
• Robyn Salathe
• Maggie Frole Spurling
• Richard Young
• Elizabeth Wolf
• Karen Bubb- Staff
• Joshua Olson- Staff

Responsibilitites

*If you are interested in obtaining past VAAC agendas and/or minutes please contact the department.

History Committee 

The History Committee is a volunteer standing committee in the Department of Arts & History (A & H) charged to make recommendations regarding history projects, programs, policies, and goals supported and undertaken on behalf of the City.

The Arts and History Commission (AHC) reviews and approves History Committee recommendations.  Boise City Historic Preservation Commission will also be informed of and have input regarding history projects and programs. Please see online calendar for History Committee meeting dates and times.

History Committee Members

• Mark Baltes - Chair
• Eve Chandler
• Tully Gerlach
• Jennifer Holley
• Melissa Martin
• Jody Ochoa
• Amy Pence-Brown
• Jody Romero
• Cathy Sewell
• Brandi Burns - Staff
• Abby Hoover - Staff

Responsibilities      

*If you are interested in obtaining past History Committee agendas and/or minutes please contact the department.

Task Forces-Selection Panels 

Task Forces, Ad Hoc Committees, Selection or Review Panels also meet for a short period of time to complete one task or assignment. They are appointed by the Department of Arts and History Chair or committee chairs as necessary. Includes programs such as:

• Arts & History Grant Program
• Public Art Finalist Selection
• Mayor's Awards for Excellence in Arts & History