Public Art and Cultural Commission 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 2020 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report Chair’s letter to Council Scheduled Meetings NOTICE: the Public Art and Cultural Commission will hold a special work session on March 17, 2022. The work session will be in-person and mobile, occurring in and around Pack Square Plaza, with Hoss Haley’s fountain designated as the starting point at 3:30 pm. No voting business will occur at this meeting. Contact Steph Monson Dahl for questions and more information at sdahl@ashevillenc.gov PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comment for this meeting can be sent in advance by email. Please insert “PACC public comment” in the subject line and send to smonson@ashevillenc.gov and during the meeting by phone at 855-925-2801 and entering meeting code: 9182 Those with longer comments, or comments for after the meeting, can email them to sdahl@ashevillenc.gov MORE INFORMATION: Members of the press or public who would like more information can text Urban Design and Place Strategies Manager Steph Monson Dahl at 828-337-4111 or email sdahl@ashevillenc.gov Members Katie Cornell, Chairperson Andrew Fletcher, Vice Chair Shirley Whitesides Ali McGhee Pete Perez Johanna Hagarty Reggie Tidwell Jasmine Washington Marsha Almodovar City Council liaison: Sheneika Smith Contact Information Stephanie Monson Dahl