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. Nominations are currently open for the 2013 awards.  READ MORE

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. READ MORE

EVENT PLANNING
Looking to plan an event in Boise?  Check out the City of Boise special event policies and procedures. READ MORE

 
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