The City of Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission is an advisory body to the Mayor and City Council, City Manager, and the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture. It is made up of a diverse group of resident volunteers with a particular area of focus on policymaking and financial recommendations for public art and grant investments for the City.
The Commission is a critical voice in promoting the importance and value of arts and culture experiences for all Phoenix residents. It advocates for continued public funding for the arts and culture sector, arts education, cultural equity, and other initiatives that further the growth and sustainability of the creative sector in Phoenix and the greater metropolitan area.
Melissa Acevedo
District 5
Anna Backstrom
District 1
Sally Boyle
District 8
Fernando Hernández
District 8
Debra Larson, Vice Chair
District 6
Mitch Menchaca, Director
Ex-Officio
Dante Mitchell
District 4
Robert Nolan, Chair
District 7
Sierra Ochoa
District 2
Sophie O'Keefe-Zelman
District 4
Jacqueline Palmenberg
District 3
Joe Rivera
District 6
Crys Waddell
District 8
Arts and Culture Commission Meeting
May 15, 2025 via Webex - 4:00 p.m.
The Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m., via Webex, unless otherwise noted.
Agendas are posted for the public for all Commission meetings on the City Clerk's Public Meeting Notice Page at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
For more information on the Arts and Culture Commission, please contact Patty Dunlap, arts and culture operations coordinator at 602-495-0185 or patty.dunlap@phoenix.gov.
If you are interested in becoming an Arts and Culture Commissioner, please visit boards and commissions to complete an online application form.