Events & Programs

Mayor's Awards for Excellence in Arts & History

The Mayor's Awards for Excellence in Arts & History are presented by the Mayor every two years.  Those nominated for an award must have demonstrated distinguished service, creative accomplishment, a record of publication, presentation, or research that enhances the artistic, historic, and broader life of the City of Boise.  The awards began in 1986 and over 80 people have been honored since its inception.

National Arts Program:  City of Boise Employee Art Show

The National Arts Program® is designed to give all artists, at all levels of skill, an uninhibited opportunity to exhibit their work in a professional manner to compete for cash prizes and continuing education scholarships. Sponsored by The National Arts Program Foundation in support and cooperation with the City of Boise Department of Arts and History, the exhibit is judged by professional artists and visual art professionals in Amateur, Intermediate, Professional and Youth classifications. And it is free to all.

Don't miss this chance to be recognized for your creativity. Be proud of your art! Visit the National Arts Program for more information.

Thrill The World Boise 2011

Thrill the World is an annual worldwide simultaneous dance of Michael Jackson's "Thriller."  The department began hosting the local event in 2009 and it has grown steadily each year. In 2011 we had 164 community members perform at City Hall Plaza. Click here for video

Event Planning

Looking to plan an event in Boise?  Click here for the City of Boise special event policies and procedures.

 
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