Public Arts Commission

A. The Public Arts Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the Council in all matters pertaining to public arts programs sponsored by the City. It shall take an active role in bringing about public awareness of the visual arts as well as in the definition, execution and promotion of those programs which include, but are not limited to, exhibition of sculpture, paintings, photography, video and other visual arts. The Commission shall submit an annual report to the Council.

B. The primary focus of the Commission is the Public Outdoor Sculpture Loan program. The Commission will conduct sculpture searches, evaluate and recommend sculptures, identify sculpture locations and work with City staff on placement and maintenance of sculptures. The Commission will also assist the City with ensuring that all conditions and agreements are being met. In addition, the Commission will promote artists’ works through media exposure of the sculpture program.
Current Commissioners are:

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Public Arts Commission please call the City Clerk’s Office at 947-2720.