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Boise City cultural commissioners hear survey results, worry over federal grant uncertainty
Summary
The Boise City Cultural Commission reviewed results from a recent cultural-organization survey, heard staff updates on hires and Smithsonian outreach, and discussed uncertainty around National Endowment for the Arts funding and Idaho regranting.
The Boise City Cultural Commission on June 3 reviewed a newly released survey of local arts and cultural organizations, heard staff updates on recent hires and a Smithsonian rural-initiative summit, and noted uncertainty about federal support for arts programs.
Commission staff presented the survey findings, saying 27 organizations responded and that respondents ranged from long‑established groups to new startups. The presenter said the largest share of respondents (41%) reported being in operation more than 20 years, while 21% had operated fewer than five years. Respondents reported varied revenue mixes, with grant revenue identified as the top income source (49%), followed by individual donations and earned income (about 42% each). The presenter said…
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