Opens April 19, 2023  

Closes May 31, 2023

The Boise City Department of Arts & History invites individuals and organizations to submit proposals for programs to be hosted at the Erma Hayman House between July - December 2023. Program proposals must align with the Erma Hayman House’s Mission Statement in that they will be inclusive on-site programs and/or experiences that seek to directly support, serve, and amplify Boise’s diverse community.

The Erma Hayman House is not currently accepting private events, such as birthday parties, weddings, or corporate trainings, to occur on-site.

Erma Hayman House Mission Statement

The Erma Hayman House is a historic site and cultural center that shares a dignity-centered history of the River Street Neighborhood through preservation, interpretation, and culturally mindful public programs. Through collaborative partnerships, the Erma Hayman House offers inclusive on-site programs and experiences that seek to directly support, serve, and amplify Boise’s diverse community.

Site Accommodations 

Located in the Historic River Street Neighborhood just a few blocks from Downtown Boise, the Erma Hayman House can accommodate both indoor and outdoor events and includes a catering kitchen (approx. 100 square feet), two gender-neutral bathrooms, tables and chairs, and outdoor electrical capabilities for audio-visual needs. The Erma Hayman House is approximately 900 square feet and can accommodate approximately 20 people seated lecture-style, 15 people seated dinner-style, or 10 people seated at small tables indoors.

The outdoor space at the Erma Hayman House can accommodate up to 100 guests and is flexible in use with access to the permanent benches in the lawn area. Limited outdoor furniture is available on-site for this space.

The Erma Hayman House is available for event and program use during the following days and times: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., and on Saturdays, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the application process, please email us at ermahaymanhouse@cityofboise.org. 

On-Site Amenities

• WiFi
• Ceiling-mounted projector with Bluetooth connectivity
• 10 Folding Tables
• 20 Chairs
• Accessible Bathrooms

Catering Kitchen 

• Stovetop Range
• Microwave
• Small refrigerator
• Dishwasher
• Dinnerware for 20
• Table linens
• Utility serving cart
• Serving dishes
• Water urn
• 52 oz. French press
• Drink pitchers