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Arts & Humanities Committee

About the Arts & Humanities Committee

From Takoma Park Municipal Code 2.16.150:

The purpose of the Takoma Park Arts and Humanities Committee shall be as follows:

A. To advise the City Council on ways in which the City might best serve the public with regard to matters involving the arts.

B. To encourage and aid the appreciation and awareness of, and participation in, the arts among all Takoma Park residents.

C. To encourage cooperation and coordination among individuals, organizations and institutions concerned with the arts in Takoma Park. (Ord. 2021-39 § 1, 2021)

Arts & Humanities Committee Membership

Adapted from Takoma Park Municipal Code 2.16.160:

Terms:

The Committee is composed of up to nine members appointed by the City Council. The Arts and Humanities Committee members are appointed to two-year terms. Committee members terms expire on June 30 of the year. Every effort shall be made to have a broad and diverse representation of the fine and performing arts community and of cultural organizations on the Committee.

Membership:

Council may appoint nonresident members, but shall prioritize appointing Takoma Park residents. A minimum of two-thirds of the members of the Committee shall reside in the City of Takoma Park. No organization which is a potential recipient of city arts funding shall have on the Committee more than one person who serves on its board or staff.

Arts & Humanities Commission Members

First NameLast NameWardTerm Expiration
Jose LuisDiaz22025
TaylorJohnsonN/A2024
LinetteLander62024
JohnWarren52024
JoshuaVickery12024
CatherineGoodeN/A2024
TheodoreCarter22025
RickyAnderson62025
SusanComfort22025
Table: Current Arts and Humanities Commission members

Arts & Humanities Committee Meetings

The Arts and Humanities Committee generally meets every other month on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Takoma Park Community Center – Sam Abbott Citizens’ Center located  at 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912. All meetings are open to the public.

Meeting dates are posted on the City Council, Board, Commission & Committee Calendar.

Arts & Humanities Commission Agendas & Approved Minutes

Meeting DateDocument Type / DescriptionTitle & Link (PDF)
2023-05-23AgendaAgenda - May 23, 2023
2023-03-28AgendaAgenda - March 28, 2023
2023-01-24AgendaAgenda - January 24, 2023
2022-11-15AgendaAgenda - November 15, 2022
2022-09-06Agenda
Minutes
Agenda - September 6, 2022

Minutes - September 6, 2022
2022-05-24Agenda
Minutes
Agenda - May 24, 2022

Minutes - May 24, 2022
2022-03-22Agenda
Minutes
Agenda - March 22, 2022

Minutes - March 22, 2022
2022-01-25Agenda
Minutes
Agenda - January 25, 2022

Minutes - January 25, 2022
2021-11-16MinutesMinutes - November 16, 2021
2021-09-28MinutesMinutes - September 28, 2021
Table: Arts & Humanities Commission agendas & approved minutes

Arts & Humanities Commission Reports & Other Documents

DateDocument Type / DescriptionTitle & Link (PDF)
2018Cultural PlanEmpowering a Creative Community: A Vision for 2018-2023
2006Cultural PlanCreative Vision: A Cultural Plan for the City of Takoma Park
2014Annual ReportAHC Annual Report 2014
2021Annual ReportAHC Annual Report 2021
Table: Arts & Humanities Commission reports & other documents

Contact the Arts & Humanities Commission

Phone: 301-891-7119
Email: arts@takomaparkmd.gov

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