Release Date: 5/7/2026
Wassmuth Center, City Honor Idaho K-12 Student Artworks as Part of America 250
The City of Boise, in partnership with the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights, is hosting the Hansberger Human Rights Arts Awards at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, at Jack’s Urban Meeting Place (JUMP, 1000 W Myrtle St., Boise) in commemoration of America 250. For 30 years, the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights has been dedicated to promoting human dignity and diversity through education. Now in its 25th year, the Human Rights Arts Awards is the center’s longest running youth program.
This year, Idaho K-12 students were invited to submit works in response to Article 2 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in three categories: writing, performance, and visual arts. Tonight, the Wassmuth Center will showcase 37 student artworks and award first, second, and third-place prizes for K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, and 10-12 grade levels, honoring excellence in each category. The awarded students will also receive a contribution to an IDeal Idaho College Savings Program account.
Event Schedule
- 5:00 p.m. — Student Arts Showcase, Idaho Gives Nonprofit Table Fair, Drinks & small bites available for purchase
- 6:30 p.m. — Student Arts Awards
- 7:30 p.m. — Boise Rock School Performance
Several Idaho nonprofits will join the festivities as part of Idaho Gives, a program of the Idaho Community Foundation, including Ballet Idaho, Boise Contemporary Theater, Boise Rock School, Brown Like Me, Idaho AEYC, Idaho Black Community Alliance, Surel’s Place, Treasure Valley Children’s Theater, and Treefort for Good, among others. Learn more at IdahoGives.org.
For a full schedule of city-sponsored America 250 events, visit cityofboise.org/America250.
The City of Boise is committed to ensuring equal access to all public meetings, programs, and services. Reasonable accommodations and effective communication—such as ASL interpretation, materials in alternative formats and language access—are available at no cost to facilitate participation. To request an accommodation, please contact us at CommunityEngagement@cityofboise.org or call (208) 972-8500, TTY: 711.
About the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights
The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights is dedicated to promoting human dignity and diversity through education. As the founders and home of the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, we invite visitors to reflect on the past, engage in meaningful dialogue, and take action for a just and inclusive future. In our new Philip E. Batt Education Building, visitors can explore interactive programs, exhibits, and original works of art that bring human rights stories to life and spark conversation and connection. Together, the Memorial and Education Building serve as a powerful campus for human rights education. More information at WassmuthCenter.org
About the City of Boise’s America 250 Celebration
The City of Boise is proud to participate in a citywide celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. We're celebrating what makes Boise unique: a community grounded in history, strengthened by diverse voices, and committed to building a thriving future for generations to come. Through community events, tours and exhibitions, learning resources, and the Fourth of July celebration, we invite everyone to explore the people and places that have shaped our city so far and ways to participate in and contribute to the American story. All events are free and open to all. More information at CityOfBoise.org/America250
