Arts and History Commission

Arts & History Commission approves Feb. 4 minutes; receives AMERICA 250 grant recipients update

Meeting held April 1, 2026, 5:00–5:17 p.m., Greenbelt Room (Boise City Hall) with virtual attendance. Chair Melissa Thom called the meeting to order, delivered a land acknowledgement. Commissioners approved the February 4, 2026 minutes. Informational presentations included A&H Director introductions and an AMERICA 250 Grants update (11 recipients selected from 20 applicants; $30,000 reserved from the Annual Grants fund; funded projects scheduled April–September 2026). Meeting adjourned at 5:17 p.m. Commissioners present: Melissa Thom, Gaby Thomason (virtual), Rachel Miller (virtual), Cami Lafrenz, Amanda Ashley (virtual); Commissioner absent: Trish Walker. Staff: Jason Taylor, Jillian Whitehill, Jennifer Yribar, Makenzi Dunstan, Tom Cruz, Erin Hanson.