The seven-member Arts Commission was established in 1977 to advise City Council on policies which enhance the aesthetic and cultural quality of life in the City of Santa Cruz. Appointed by the City Council, commissioners are volunteers who share a strong commitment to the arts. The Arts Commission provides policy guidance to the City Arts program.

To learn more about the Arts Commission, City Arts programs and to take a virtual tour of the City's public art, go to www.SantaCruzCityArts.com

The Arts Commission meets 7-8 times a year on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA. Summer and winter recesses occur and may vary year to year.

• Adopted Meeting Schedule 2024 - Updated November 10, 2022

Membership

The Commission consists of seven members who are appointed by the City Council. Current members:

• Elizabeth "Liz" Birnbaum
• Linda Cover
• Rebeca Escobedo Guzman
• Sean McGowen
• Valeria Miranda
• Nikki Patterson

Additional Information

• Arts Commission Bylaws - Updated December 14, 2021

Arts Commission Meeting & Agenda Information 

Agendas are posted on the City Calendar. To view upcoming meeting information, click Arts Commission Meetings.

Cancelled Meetings
June 14, 2023 
May 10, 2023
August 10, 2022  

Contact Information

Kathryn Mintz
Development Manager 
337 Locust Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-420-5146
kmintz@santacruzca.gov 

Accessibility of all online Advisory Body agenda packets, minutes and audio files is now available from any Advisory Body web page to enable easier public access to posted meeting information. 

Should you have questions please contact City Clerk Administrator at (831) 420-5035.