Committed to the idea of an art museum for the citizens of southeastern Idaho, a number of corporations and foundations made substantial donations that enabled the building committed to reach its financial goals. The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho opened its doors to the public on Oct. 19, 2002, and is operated by the Board of Directors as a 501(c)3 nonprofit art museum and art education center.
Major contributors to the building fund included:
CHC Foundation | Farm Credit Services | City of Idaho Falls | Bank of Idaho | Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center | Steele Reese Foundation | British Nuclear Fuels Ltd. | Bechtel BWXT Idaho | Idaho Falls Rotary #380 | Eagle Rock Art Guild | Greg Carr Foundation | Ball Enterprises