Current News from The Basque Block

A $25,000 discretionary award to a local arts organization that exemplifies the best of Boise’s vibrant and diverse cultural community and that highlights, both locally and throughout the country, Boise’s ongoing commitment to arts and history.

In a ceremony at City Hall, Mayor Bieter announced his selection of Trey McIntyre Project (TMP) as the City’s first Economic Development Cultural Ambassador. The award will be used to create a ballet exploring Basque culture and its impact on Idaho. The ballet will premiere at the Jaialdi 2010 International Basque Cultural Festival in July and then tour nationally.

Jaialdi, which is held in Boise once every five years, is a major economic driver that draws thousands of attendees from all over the world. TMP has a proven record of attracting considerable attention to Boise through news coverage from such national outlets as the New York Times.

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Contact: Adam Park (apark@cityofboise.org)