Overview

The Arts Commission was established in 2023 to serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council in the implementation of the Public Arts Master Plan. 

The commission is charged with performing the following specific functions:

• Review, recommend updates, and implement elements of the Public Art Master Plan adopted by the city council;
• Advise the city council on all matters affecting arts and culture of the city;
• Encourage programs in the arts to promote the cultural enrichment of the community;
• Establish an effective liaison between the city, county, and local cultural and artistic groups.

Previously, these functions were completed by the Art Task Force of the Parks and Recreation Commission.

Commissioners

• Lynne Sully, Chair (term expires June 2029)
• Josanna Hansen (term expires June 2029)
• Alexandra Shadle (term expires June 2025)
• Floy Taylor (term expires June 2025)
• Vacant – One Commissioner Seat 

Visit the Listen Live page to listen to live streaming audio for regularly scheduled public meetings.

Agendas, minutes, agenda packets, post-agenda items, and videos for Arts Commission meetings starting on January 2023 can be accessed using the “Upcoming Events” and “Available Archives” sections below. For older meeting content, use the following link:

• August 27, 2018 – January 24, 2023, 2023 (NovusAGENDA)
• Prior to August 27, 2018 (Electronic Records Center)