Public Art and Cultural Commission Last updated or reviewed on September 12, 2022 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 next meeting of the Public Art and Cultural Commission will happen Thursday September 15, 2022 at 4:00pm. The Agenda is here The public can participate in the meeting by: Live-streaming the meeting on the PACC page of the City’s Engagement Hub Listening in by phone to the meeting, or calling in to provide live public comment at the meeting, by dialing 855-925-2801 and entering meeting code 9182. emailing PACC2022@publicinput.com before or during the meeting with public comment Watching this meeting live or other meetings pre-recorded on the City’s YouTube site. Public Art and Cultural Commission Members Katie Cornell, Chairperson Andrew Fletcher, Vice Chair Shirley Whitesides Ali McGhee Pete Perez Johanna Hagarty Reggie Tidwell VACANCY Marsha Almodovar City Council liaison: Sheneika Smith Contact Information Stephanie Monson Dahl