Arts & Humanities Commission
About the Arts & Humanities Commission
From Takoma Park Municipal Code 2.16.150:
The purpose of the Takoma Park Arts and Humanities Commission shall be as follows:
- To advise the City Council on ways in which the City might best serve the public with regard to matters involving the arts;
- To encourage and aid the appreciation and awareness of, and participation in, the arts among all Takoma Park residents;
- To encourage cooperation and coordination among individuals, organizations and institutions concerned with the arts in Takoma Park;
- To facilitate employment opportunities for artists and the development of self-sustaining arts programs.
Arts & Humanities Commission Membership
Adapted from Takoma Park Municipal Code 2.16.160:
The Commission shall consist of a minimum of 7 and maximum of 15 persons appointed by the City Council. A minimum of 2/3 of the members must reside in the City of Takoma Park. 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 Commission. Commissioners serve three-year terms expiring on June 30 of the year.
Arts & Humanities Commission Members
| First Name | Last Name | Ward | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill | Crandall | 2 | June 20, 2022 |
| Jon | Frederick | 3 | June 30, 2021 |
| Ebonee | Harllee | Non Resident | June 30, 2022 |
| Thomas | Parlon (Chair) | 4 | June 30, 2021 |
| Joelle | Rabion | Non Resident | June 30, 2022 |
| Courtney | Tompkins | 2 | June 30, 2022 |
| Gloria | Tseng-Fischer | 3 | June 30, 2020 |
| John W. | Warren | 5 | June 30, 2020 |
Arts & Humanities Commission Meetings
The Arts and Humanities Commission 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
| Date | Document Type / Description | Title & Link (PDF) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-26 | Minutes | AHC Minutes - March 26, 2019 |
| 2019-01-22 | Minutes | AHC Minutes - January 22, 2019 |
| 2018-09-25 | Minutes | AHC Minutes - September 25, 2018 |
| 2018-06-12 | Minutes | AHC Minutes - June 12, 2018 |
| 2018-03-27 | Minutes | AHC Minutes - March 27, 2018 |
| 2018-01-23 | Minutes | AHC Minutes - January 23, 2018 |
| 2017-07-25 | Minutes | AHC Minutes - July 25, 2017 |
| 2017-05-23 | Minutes | AHC Minutes - May 23, 2017 |
| 2015-10-27 | Agenda | AHC Agenda - October 27, 2015 |
| 2015-07-28 | Agenda | AHC Agenda - July 28, 2015 |
| 2015-06-23 | Minutes | AHC Minutes - June 23, 2015 |
| 2015-04-28 | Minutes | AHC Minutes - April 28, 2015 |
| 2015-04-28 | Agenda | AHC Agenda - April 28, 2015 |
| 2015-03-31 | Agenda | AHC Agenda - March 31, 2015 |
| 2015-03-31 | Minutes | AHC Minutes - March 31, 2015 |
| 2015-02-03 | Agenda | AHC Agenda - February 03, 2015 |
| 2015-02-03 | Minutes | AHC Minutes - February 03, 2015 |
| 2019-07-30 | Agenda | AHC Agenda - July 30, 2019 |
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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