Public Art contributes to Boise's unique sense of place and engages residents in the design of our built environment. In 2001, the Boise City Council passed an ordinance directing that 1.4% of all capital project funds be set aside for the integration of public art into city facilities.  Collaboration with city departments has resulted in the addition of murals, sculptures, and other artworks into Boise Airport, Boise WaterShed, Foothills Learning Center, Library! branches, and parks. A&H staff members manage artist selection, fabrication, installation, maintenance, and conservation of these projects.  Education about the art collection is provided through free tours, print media, website information, community lectures, and workshops. Boise City's public art collection consists of over 80 works, and is valued at nearly $3,000,000 and growing. A&H staff members also manage public art projects for Capital City Development Corporation, private investors, and others who have all contributed funds to commission original public art in Boise. READ MORE

INTEGRATE art into the daily life of citizens, thus engaging residents and visitors in the civic environment.

ENGAGE artists and citizens in the design of the built environment.

COMMISSION or purchase new permanent and temporary public artwork for public spaces and for the Boise Visual Chronicle.

EDUCATE the public about Boise's public art collection through tours, print and electronic media, workshops, and lectures.

CONSERVE and maintain artworks in Boise City's collection.