Boise Depot
Arts & Culture at the Depot is a partnership program between the City of Boise's departments of Parks & Recreation and Arts & History. The program offers exhibition and presentation space free of charge for artists, historians, and performers to use the Boise Depot as a small-scale exhibition, presentation, and performance space during Sunday and Monday public hours. We hope this program encourages Boiseans to visit the landmark structure and also provide an attractive, free venue for individuals and groups who want to share their art and cultural related talents and expertise with the public. Please note that we are unable to allow selling on the Boise Depot site at this time.
Find more information on upcoming programs on the monthly
calendars.
May 2012
GUIDELINES SUMMARY
Exhibits and performance must not impede public
access and must be appropriate for a public audience. Exhibitors'
and performers are responsible for bringing, setting up, and
tearing down all display materials (such as signs, tables, and
racks). The City of Boise staff has final authority on whether an
applicant's proposal is appropriate for the Boise Depot venue. READ
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To apply, please fill the out the following application and
agreement. READ
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FREE PUBLIC HOURS
OCTOBER - APRIL
Sundays Noon - 4 pm
Mondays 2pm - 6pm
MAY-SEPTEMBER
Sundays 10am - 6pm
Mondays 1pm - 8pm
(closed legal holidays)
AVAILABLE EXHIBIT AND PERFORMANCE SPACE
Great Hall, this space is most appropriate for visual
arts, historical, or cultural exhibition-style presentations.
(Performances can be a challenge because of the acoustics.)
Meeting Station, This is a room on the east side of the building that is ideal for lectures or other seated presentations for audiences of up to about 25 people.
Outdoor Area, Music, dance, and other performance genres can use space outside of the main building.
DEPOT OVERVIEW
The Boise Depot is a city landmark that is operated by Parks &
Recreation staff. The Depot's
history begins in 1925, when this beautiful historic
Spanish-style structure opened as the Union Pacific railroad
station. The Great Hall is a
soaring 3, 542-square-foot multi-story atrium with stunning
architectural details. Building grounds offer a splendid
panoramic view of the Boist Front; also enjoy the pathways, gazebo,
and koi pond in the lovely Platt
Gardens.
Additional Questions? Please contact Amy Fackler for more information.
FYI: To schedule special events at the Depot (fee-based events held outside of public hours, such as wedding receptions), contact Parks & Recreation department at (208) 608-7644 or go to the Scheduling section on their website information page.