The Boise Airport’s Public Art Program is seeking artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for a glass mosaic design. Each selected artist will be awarded a $20,000 dollar contract to create original artwork to be fabricated and installed in the Boise Airport. Up to two (2) artists or artist teams will be selected to implement their design concept. Each selected artist will design work for a different location; artists do not apply for specific locations and will be assigned a location by the project team.
As the City of Boise has expanded over the years, the Boise Airport is taking strides to meet growing demand with new Concourse A and upgrades to the Main Terminal, reinforcing the Boise Airport’s position as a gateway for travels to the city and state. Accordingly, the Boise Airport’s Public Art Program will install multiple signature works of public art as part of this expansion.
The airport will expand physically and provide an elevated passenger experience. The building’s design is inspired by the natural landscape of Boise’s high desert environment, specifically the Boise Foothills. This expansion plus multiple new works of art will create a dynamic and inclusive facility that better meets the community’s needs.
The Cabin, Boise Public Library, and the Boise City Department of Arts & History invite emerging and mid-career writers to apply for a six-month residency in Boise, Idaho.
Funded by the City of Boise, The Boise City Writer-In-Residence offers six-month residencies that provide local writers with dedicated time and a stipend to support their creative practice, while connecting them with the community through free, monthly public programs and events.
At its core, the program is a community-centered opportunity that builds meaningful connections between writers and Boise residents. Through workshops, readings, and collaborative projects, the Writers-in-Residence activates public spaces and invites people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with the literary arts.
Selected writers receive a one-time $5,000.00 stipend to support their creative work and their time to develop these programs.
Program Goals:
- Support local emerging and mid-career writers in their creative practice.
- Provide free and accessible literary programs to the community.
- Raise awareness of the services and programs of The Cabin, the Boise Public Library, and the Boise City Department of Arts & History.
Application and Review:
Applications will be accepted via Submittable by the Boise City Department of Arts & History from June 1, 2026, to July 6, 2026.
A panel of representatives from The Cabin, Boise Public Library, and the Boise City Department of Arts & History will review applications in August 2026.
All applicants will be notified of their status in September 2026.
Residency Terms:
Applicants will select the date range(s) that are best for their proposal.
Term 1:
- October 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027
Term 2:
- April 1, 2027 - September 30, 2027
Supported Disciplines:
The Boise City Writer-In-Residence is open to writers of any form, medium, or genre.
Selection Criteria:
Selections will be made by a committee and based on the following:
- Strength of application
- Quality of work samples
- References
- Finalist Interview
Eligibility:
- Open to applicants who reside in Idaho and are legally able to work in the United States.
- Applicants must be able to pass a thorough background check.
- Applicants must be 18 or older.
The Cabin, the Boise Public Library, and the Boise City Department of Arts & History do not discriminate in their programs and activities on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or disability.
Duration of Residency Term: six months
Number of Residents Per Term: 1
Expenses Paid By Resident:
- Travel
- Programming Materials
- Other
Expenses Paid By The Cabin, Boise Public Library, Boise City Department of Arts & History
- One-time stipend of $5,000.00
Residency Setting: Urban
Resources:
- Staff support for event logistics, securing event locations, and promoting events.
- Boise Public Library branch shared or meeting spaces, based on availability.
CONTACT: Joel Wayne, joel@thecabinidaho.org
MORE ABOUT BOISE PUBLIC LIBRARY
CONTACT: Jennifer Villalobos, jvillalobos@cityofboise.org
MORE ABOUT THE BOISE CITY DEPARTMENT OF ARTS & HISTORY
CONTACT: Makenzi Dunstan, mdunstan@cityofboise.org