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Members
Commission
Commissioners
Staff
Committees:
PAAC - Public Art Advisory Committee
Executive Committee
Program Planning and Evaluation Committee
Publicity/Marketing/Advocacy
Strategic Planning and Commission Development
Commission
The Commission is designed for an 11-member capacity. The Commissioners, all volunteers, are appointed by the Mayor of Richmond with the concurrence of the Richmond City Council to serve four-year terms. New applicants who wish to become active advocates for the arts in the Richmond community are encouraged to apply for vacant seats. Commission meetings are also open to the public.
Current Commissioners
Current Commission Staff
Committees
The work of the Commission is accomplished by its committees described below.
Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC)
Current PAAC Members:
- Dayna Holz
- Joan Keyes
- Marla Misunas
- Fletcher Oakes
- Kate Sibley
Executive Committee
Purpose: Provide leadership for Commission Activities
Activities:
- Advisory body to staff and commission regarding funding and budget proposals affecting the commission
- Review and assess all applications for services supporting the work of the commission with appropriate committee input
- Ensures that all outside requests/demands made of the commission follow consistent procedures and are professionally communicated
- Sets agenda for meetings
- Reviews grant allocations and public art contributions
Program Planning and Evaluation Committee
Purpose: Service Delivery
Activities: Assist in planning, advising and evaluation of community arts programs:
- Symphony
- Festivals
- October Event
- Artist of the Month recommendations
- Art Displays
Develop Volunteers Bureau to:
- Pass out flyers
- Set up for local arts events
- Public Art Maintenance
- Neighborhood Alliances
- Support neighborhood projects
Publicity/Marketing/Advocacy
Purpose: Public Communications Vehicle
Activities: Develop action plan and implement on-going campaign to increase awareness and develop partnerships in support of local arts and culture programs targeting:
- Education
- Business
- Arts Organizations and Agencies
- Media
- Elected Officials
- Civic Groups and Agencies
- Youth and Seniors
- Community at large
Optimize & utilize advocacy research data and delivery systems:
- Database of Arts Organizations
- Website
- Arts Registry
- Speakers Bureau
- Slide Presentations
Strategic Planning and Commission Development
Purpose: Internal Operations for Commission
Activities:
- Establish goals and measurement tools for commission effectiveness
- Assess and revise mentoring program for new commissioners
- Develop commissioner orientation process and user friendly materials
- Identify professional development opportunities to increase commissioner effectiveness
- Provide process for communication by and between commissioners
- Assist committees in establishment of priorities
- Organize Retreats
- Working with other committees, develop content
- Ensure commissioner development and education opportunities.
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