Downtown Boise and City Hall:
There are forty-five public art pieces in downtown Boise. A majority of the success of this collection is due to the CapitalCity Development Corporation (CCDC) who worked closely with the Dept of Arts and History to implement strategies created in their Downtown Arts and Culture Plan. This plan was aimed at invigorating downtown residential and commercial zones, while developing new places of beauty and interest. The Downtown Business Association (DBA) and Greater Boise Auditorium District (GBAD) have also heavily invested resources to provide these types of cultural amenities and opportunities. With strong partnerships like these, Boise encourages private investment in civic spaces, an increase in cultural tourism and a strong sense of community for citizens and visitors.
Downtown Guided and Self Guided Tours
Parks and Recreation:
If you pick any neighborhood in Boise you will most likely discover a park facility. Parks and Recreation understands the value public art adds to the development of your beautiful park facilities. Funding is typically budgeted for small scale public art projects, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 per project. Each artwork develops with site-specific considerations in mind such as location, history, neighborhood and the environment.
Library:
When you enter a Boise library branch you have instantly become part of that neighborhood. These integral public spaces are enhanced not only by there architecture and superior services but by beautifully integrated public artwork as well. The art pieces are key features, helping set the tone by welcoming you and making you feel at home.
Airport:
Boise Airport hosts the largest concentration of art in a public facility in Idaho. Nine public artworks by local and regional artists are integrated in to the floors, security walls, ticketing lobby and public gathering spaces. The art focused on the character of Southwest Idaho including imagery of maps, salmon, rivers and mountains. The color palette works in tandem with the architecture. Click here for Airport projects
Public Works:
Boise capitalized on a unique opportunity to create a new education facility at the wastewater treatment plant. The Boise WaterShed Environmental Education Center included eight artworks ranging from the highly integrated pieces - cast concrete walls, recycled tire floors and painted glass windows - to stand alone sculptural pieces in the courtyards and landscaping.
Police:
The Police and Fire Departments share a new headquarters at City Hall West. This location created an opportunity to dedicate some funding to front entrance enhancements.
Cast concrete walls, lighting and security elements are incorporated into the plaza to greet visitors and employees, and use imagery to remind us of the historical impact these services have had on Boise residents.
Fire:
The Police and Fire Departments share a new headquarters at City Hall West. In addition to those art pieces, there are other projects commissioned to commemorate and celebrate the importance of the individuals who provide these City services.
Information Technology:
Providing information and technological systems to City departments for support in customer service, security, administration and network operations. The east side of City Hall has a gallery of digital art that beautifully represents both computer art and the modern age of communication.