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 Name | Ward | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Ricky Anderson | 6 | 2025 |
| Theodore Carter | 2 | 2025 |
| Susan Comfort | 2 | 2025 |
| Jose Luis Diaz | 2 | 2025 |
| Catherine Goode | N/A | 2026 |
| Taylor Johnson | N/A | 2026 |
| Linette Lander | 6 | 2026 |
| Joshua Vickery | 1 | 2026 |
| John Warren, Committee Chair | 5 | 2026 |
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 Date | Document Type / Description | Title & Link (PDF) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-06 | Agenda | Agenda - August 6, 2024 |
| 2024-04-09 | Agenda | Agenda - April 9, 2024 |
| 2024-01-23 | Agenda & Minutes | Agenda - January 23, 2024 Minutes - January 23, 2024 |
| 2023-12-05 | Agenda & Minutes | Agenda - December 5, 2023 Minutes - December 5, 2023 |
| 2023-09-26 | Agenda & Minutes | Agenda - September 26, 2023 Minutes - September 26, 2023 |
| 2023-07-25 | Agenda & Minutes | Agenda - July 25, 2023 Minutes - July 25, 2023 |
| 2023-05-23 | Agenda & Minutes | Agenda - May 23, 2023 Minutes - May 23, 2023 |
| 2023-03-28 | Agenda | Agenda - March 28, 2023 |
| 2023-01-24 | Agenda & Minutes | Agenda - January 24, 2023 Minutes - January 24, 2023 |
Arts & Humanities Commission Reports & Other Documents
| Date | Document Type / Description | Title & Link (PDF) |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Cultural Plan | Empowering a Creative Community: A Vision for 2018-2023 |
| 2006 | Cultural Plan | Creative Vision: A Cultural Plan for the City of Takoma Park |
| 2014 | Annual Report | AHC Annual Report 2014 |
| 2021 | Annual Report | AHC Annual Report 2021 |
Contact the Arts & Humanities Commission
Phone: 301-891-7119
Email: arts@takomaparkmd.gov
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