Department of Arts & History

The Boise City Department of Arts & History reinforces a sense of place, celebrates our community’s character, ensures exceptional arts, history, and cultural programming, and fosters placemaking with community context. Arts, history, and culture are catalysts for bringing people together—let’s fuel the fire.

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https://www.boiseartsandhistory.org/explore/collections/#/search
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Browse the Collections

Explore Boise's remarkable and diverse collection of public art, archives and artifacts.

https://www.boiseartsandhistory.org/opportunities/
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Opportunities

Pursue grant funding, calls to artists and other open opportunities.

https://www.boiseartsandhistory.org/events/#/
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Events

Experience Boise through a variety of cultural offerings.

https://www.jamescastlehouse.org/
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James Castle House

Visit the unique spaces that inspired American artist, James Castle.

https://www.ermahaymanhouse.org/
exterior view of the Erma Hayman House with white picket fence around the house.

Erma Hayman House

Visit the historic site that directly supports, celebrates, and amplifies the stories of historically underrepresented communities.

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