Four years ago, we moved to this area and we only knew 2 people and they lived all the way in Nampa. This wasn’t our first moving rodeo, so we knew that the best way to meet new people was by getting involved in the community. I first started helping with the Payette Farmers market and have made friends in Payette. My husband Michael started volunteering at the front desk at FRCC and when the farmers market did not resurrect, I started volunteering at FRCC as well.

Now fast forward to today and we have both fallen in love with the FRCC Mission, to unite the community through the celebration of art, culture, education, and history for a more united and healthy community. Michael volunteers at least 4 hours each week greeting museum entrants and has taken on special projects such as leading tours in the Japanese Garden and doing a joint art type project for an easter themed picture board. I was asked to bring my office management and non-profit finance skills and was offered a position! I didn’t think I wanted to go back to work but I am enjoying stretching my mind and all of the client and staff interaction.

Here at Four Rivers Cultural Center and Museum we are guided by the following beliefs:

We believe in the transforming power of art, culture, education, and history to instill appreciation and amazement, to inspire and teach, to shed light on who we are and who we aspire to be. Through them, we create vibrant people for a vibrant community.

We believe every person should have barrier-free access to explore moments of creativity, growth, connection, marvel, passion, empowerment, traditions, and community, no matter who they are —it’s why we host year-round programming at the lowest cost possible or free.

We believe FRCC is a place for everyone. Every decision we make is guided by that principle, and we continue to learn, grow, and evolve to make sure it is true for all people. FRCC was built by the community for the community. We believe in the fundamental value of collaborating with our community. Together with our partners, members, donors, and volunteers, we can produce programs and experiences that are relevant and valuable for our diverse community.

We believe in equipping all people who make up our community – now and in the future – with a lifetime of enriching experiences to live their best story, because when we as individuals consistently better ourselves and appreciate one another, we brighten our futures and community.