Public Art and Cultural Commission Last updated or reviewed on January 6, 2023 The Public Art and Cultural Commission 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 Board shall follow its Public Art Policy and Implementation Guidelines as modified and/or amended every five years. The Public Art & Cultural Commission consists of nine members appointed by City Council. For more information the City of Asheville’s Public Art Program, including any recent calls for artists, visit this page. Recent Annual Reports 2021 Annual Report 2020 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report Chair’s letter to Council Scheduled Meetings The Public Art and Cultural Commission’s January 19, 2023 meeting has been cancelled. Public Art and Cultural Commission Members Katie Cornell, Chairperson Andrew Fletcher, Vice Chair Shirley Whitesides Ali McGhee Pete Perez Johanna Hagarty Reggie Tidwell Patricia Kappes Marsha Almodovar City Council liaison: Sheneika Smith Contact Information Stephanie Monson Dahl Karli Stephenson