Boise City Department of Arts & History Recognized with City Achievement Award for Community Engagement

June 18, 2021

Last night, the Boise City Department of Arts & History received the City Achievement Award for Community Engagement from the Association for Idaho Cities (AIC) at this year's AIC Annual Conference awards banquet.   

The award distinguishes the department’s community engagement efforts around So We Did: Celebrating Women's Suffrage at 100, a campaign and year-long series of programs and events commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which recognized the right to vote for many women, but not all. So We Did celebrated the Boise individuals who mobilized and empowered women to advocate for the right to vote, and expanded the conversation to include underrepresented groups. 

"The work Boise Arts & History has been doing to center our diverse communities and champion cultural equity in their research and work is so important," said Mayor Lauren McLean. "I'm proud of the work they're doing not only to make our city a more beautiful and culturally rich place, but also shine a light on stories often omitted from standard historical research while engaging residents in the process."  

In 2020, So We Did brought Boiseans together – both in person and virtually – to talk about the importance of civic participation in our community and address the work still to be done. 

Programming highlights included: 

The department of Arts & History created a spectacular campaign that impacted thousands of residents in the middle of a pandemic to celebrate women's right to vote.   

About the Boise City Department of Arts & History 

The Department of Arts & History’s mission is to provide leadership, advocacy, education, services, and support for Arts and History to preserve Boise’s character and enhance our community’s quality of life. We envision a city where everyone has access to art and history, and the opportunity to pursue and experience Boise through a variety of cultural offerings. More information: www.boiseartsandhistory.org 

Contact: Mayor's Office Media Relations

(208) 972-8520 | info@cityofboise.org

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