Public Art and Cultural Commission
The Public Art and Cultural Commission serves to plan and oversee the acquisition of public art in public buildings and public spaces in Asheville. The Commission will also promote Asheville as an “arts destination” city and use public art as a major attraction for cultural tourism and economic development, and in the process will educate the citizens of Asheville and visitors about local culture and history through art. Meets the 4th Thursday of each month from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the 1st floor conference room of City Hall. For more information click here.
Recreation Advisory Board
The Recreation Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council, City Manager, and the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department, and makes recommendations regarding recreation policy concerning programs, personnel, finances, development, and land acquisition. Meets the 2nd Monday of each month from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the 1st floor conference room of City Hall. For more information click here.
Board Resources
Orientation Manuals
Appendices
An archive of agendas & minutes are available by following the link to each board's webpage above.
Online Orientation Sessions & Quiz
The followings six online presentations have been developed to train board members in City and Department operations and provide background on the role of board members. Each board member is responsible for viewing all presentations within three months of assuming their post. The Department recommends all board members view these once a year as an annual refresher.
Note: Updates Pending
After viewing all presentations, board members should take this non-scored "quiz" to test their knowledge. This quiz will also help the Department track who has completed their orientation.
Orientation Tour
A tour of major Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts facilities is offered to board members several times throughout the year. A self-guided version is available.
Self-guided facility driving tour
Marketing Materials
Brochures and maps of parks facilities are available upon request or by visiting the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts office located on the 4th floor of Asheville City Hall.
Contact Information
For questions regarding the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts boards and commissions, please contact:
Abigail Riley
Special Projects Coordinator
P.O. Box 7148
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: 828-259-5837
Email: Ariley@ashevillenc.gov