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Boise lays out America 2 50 program: First Thursdays, student contests and $30,000 in community grants

Boise Arts & History Commission · February 5, 2026
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Summary

Boise’s Arts & History staff previewed a year of events tied to the national 250th anniversary, including First Thursdays, a July 4 program at Ann Morrison Park with the Boise Philharmonic, a student art contest (deadline March 12), and a $30,000 community grant pool with 20 applicants and awards planned for early March.

Boise Arts & History staff presented the city’s America 2 50 campaign and related programming, previewing a mix of public events, partnerships and small community grants.

"July 4 marks the 200 and fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the declaration of independence," Lindsay Mosier, co-lead on the America 2 50 efforts, told commissioners as she described the city’s themes and program goals. Staff said the campaign will emphasize community events,…

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