The Arts and Culture Commission consists of seven members who demonstrate a commitment to various arts disciplines, including but not limited to: fine arts, visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, art history, and arts education.
Duties of the Commission include:
--To act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to arts in the community;
--Make recommendations to the City Council concerning the resources and needs of the community on the subject of the arts, opportunities for participation of artists and performers in City-sponsored activities, and ways to encourage community involvement in the arts;
--Work cooperatively with City boards and commissions and other public and private organizations in creating and promoting art and cultural programs and activities within the City;
--Coordinate and strengthen existing organizations in the arts and develop cooperation with regional organizations;
--Make recommendations to the City Council regarding the funding of community art projects, including the search for private and public grants, and regarding the disbursement of revenues consistent with the needs of the community;
--Review and make recommendations to the City Council upon all works of art to be acquired by the City, either by purchase, gift or otherwise, and exterior works of art installed in the City on public property;
--Recommend to the City Council the adoption of such ordinances or policies as it may deem necessary for the administration and preservation of the arts and cultural development of the City.
Join the ACC!
The El Cerrito City Council announced one vacancy on the Arts and Culture Commission. Individuals wishing to be considered for appointment should submit an application to the City Clerk.
Download the application.