Arts & History Commission
As our role in the community expands and deepens, we continue to develop partnerships with individuals, local businesses, government agencies and arts organizations. Joining the commission is a great way to get to know the Department and our services, and to focus your volunteer time on exciting projects. When open seats are available, a public call for applications is issued and Boise residents may apply.
Members include Boise residents with a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor for three-year terms. Current Commissioners include:
- Melissa Thom - Chair
- Gaby Thomason - Vice Chair
- Amanda Ashley
- Camryn Lafrenz - Student Commissioner, voting
- Rachel Miller
- Trish Walker
- Luci Willits (City Council Liaison)
Arts & History Commission meetings take place on the first Monday of every month. Check our calendar for more details.
Watch previous meeting recordings on our YouTube channel.
2023
- January 2023
- February 2023
- March 2023 - cancelled
- April 2023
- May 2023 - cancelled
- June 2023
- July 2023 - cancelled
- August 2023
- September 2023 - cancelled
- October 2023
- November 2023 - cancelled
- December 2023
2022
- February 2022
- April 2022
- June 2022
- June 2022 - Special Meeting
- July 2022 - cancelled
- August 2022
- September 2022
- October 2022 - cancelled
- November 2022
- December 2022
2021
- February 2021
- April 2021
- June 2021
- August 2021
- August 2021 - Special Meeting
- October 2021 - cancelled
- December 2021
2020
- January 2020
- February 2020
- April 2020 - cancelled
- May 2020
- June 2020 - cancelled
- August 2020
- October 2020
- December 2020
2019
- February 2019
- March 2019 - Special Meeting
- April 2019
- May 2019
- June 2019
- August 2019
- September 2019 - Cancelled
- October 2019
- December 2019
The Arts & History Commission is governed by responsibilities outlined in the Boise City Code.



