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:

1. To advise the City Council on ways in which the City might best serve the public with regard to matters involving the arts;
2. To encourage and aid the appreciation and awareness of, and participation in, the arts among all Takoma Park residents;
3. To encourage cooperation and coordination among individuals, organizations and institutions concerned with the arts in Takoma Park;
4. 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

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

Arts & Humanities Commission Reports & Other Documents

Contact the Arts & Humanities Commission

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