Public Art and Culture Commission Last updated or reviewed on February 4, 2025 The Public Art and Culture Commission (PACC) is responsible for promoting and maintaining art displays in public buildings and public spaces in the City of Asheville. The Commission assists in bringing public art into public spaces, is responsible for approving the site and content of public art and recommends to City Council works of art for acceptance. They inform residents and visitors of Asheville about public art and engage public art as a major attraction for artists, cultural tourism, and economic development to advance The City of Asheville as an “arts destination.” The Commission is also responsible for developing a procedure for the selection of art/ or artists, which will include public input as well as appropriate staff review. The Public Art & Culture Commission consists of nine members appointed by various community organizations or the City of Asheville. City Council shall endeavor to appoint six members from the private sector of the community. One staff member of ArtsAVL, or a designated arts agency in Buncombe County, appointed by the director of the arts agency. One staff member from Explore Asheville, appointed by the director of Explore Asheville. One faculty or administrative staff member from a local higher-education institution within Buncombe County with a designated arts program, appointed by the art program’s chair. View current members and board composition requirements here. View the current Public Art and Culture Commission Ordinance (last amended in 2023). For more information the City of Asheville’s Public Art Program, including any recent calls for artists, visit this page. Upcoming Meetings and Announcements The Public Art and Culture Commission’s next meeting: Effective immediately, all advisory boards staffed by City employees will remain suspended until further direction following the City Council retreat, in mid-February 2025. We will provide updates as new information becomes available. Visit the Board and Commission homepage for continued updates. *Meeting agenda, documents and other information available in the table below. Regular Meeting Schedule Regular PACC meetings will be in-person in City Hall’s first floor conference room (70 Court Plaza) from 4 to 5 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month. All meetings will be live streamed on the City’s YouTube Channel and the Public Art and Culture Commission’s Public Input Page. Written comments may be submitted via email before 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting and will be provided to PACC members prior to the meeting. The email address for public comments is pacc@publicinput.com. The public may also provide public comment during the meeting, but comments must be made in-person. Have an issue with participating in a board or commission meeting, in person or virtually? Use this form to let us know! Agendas and Documents Agenda (materials linked in agenda) Notes Video Recordings & Approved Minutes September 19, 2024 – Regular Meeting Agenda In-person meeting, livestreamed. September 2024 Video August 15, 2024 – Regular Meeting Agenda In-person meeting, livestreamed. August 2024 Video August 2024 Meeting Minutes July 18, 2024 – Downtown Walking Tour Agenda Tour downtown, not livestreamed. June 20, 2024 – Regular Meeting Agenda In-person meeting, livestreamed. June 2024 Video June 2024 Meeting Minutes May 16, 2024 – Regular Meeting Agenda In-person meeting, livestreamed. May 2024 Video May 2024 Meeting Minutes April 25, 2024 – Regular Meeting Agenda In-person meeting, livestreamed. April 2024 Video April 2024 Meeting Minutes March 21, 2024 – Regular Meeting Agenda In-person meeting, livestreamed. March 2024 Video March 2024 Meeting Minutes February 15, 2024 – Regular Meeting Agenda In-person meeting, livestreamed. February 2024 Video February 2024 Meeting Minutes January 18, 2024 – Annual Retreat Agenda In-person meeting – no livestream. Center for Craft’s Morgan Board Room 12:00-5 p.m. January 2024 Retreat Meeting Minutes November 16, 2023 – Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual meeting – the public may comment during the meeting via Public Input by phone: 855-925-2801 and using meeting code: 9182 November 2023 Video November 2023 Meeting Minutes September 21, 2023 – Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual meeting – the public may comment during the meeting via Public Input by phone: 855-925-2801 and using meeting code: 9182 September 2023 Video September 2023 Meeting Minutes July 20, 2023 – Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual meeting – the public may comment during the meeting via Public Input by phone: 855-925-2801 and using meeting code: 9182 July 2023 Video July 2023 Meeting Minutes May 18, 2023 – Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual meeting – the public may comment during the meeting via Public Input by phone: 855-925-2801 and using meeting code: 9182 May 2023 Video May 2023 Meeting Minutes March 16, 2023 – Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual meeting – the public may comment during the meeting via Public Input by phone: 855-925-2801 and using meeting code: 9182 March 2023 Video March 2023 Meeting Minutes Recent Annual Reports 2024 Annual Report 2023 Annual Report 2022 Annual Report 2021 Annual Report 2020 Annual Report Archive Public Art and Culture Commission Members View current members and board composition requirements here. Pete Perez, Chair Patricia Kappes, Vice Chair Katie Cornell – Arts AVL Brent Skidmore – UNCA Penelope Whitman – Explore Asheville Shirley Whitesides Charlie Huguenard alexandria monque ravenel Rachel Hanson City Council liaison: Sheneika Smith Contact Information Karli Stephenson
