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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin | Adler | 2 | 2019 |
| Emily | Dufton | 3 | 2019 |
| Eric | Gordon | 2 | 2020 |
| Ebonee | Harllee | - | 2020 |
| Thomas | Parlon | 4 | 2018 |
| Joelle | Rabion | 1 | 2019 |
| Alexandra | Reyes-Pinkston | 5 | 2019 |
| Marilyn | Sklar | 3 | 2018 |
| Susan | Strasser | 1 | 2018 |
| Courtney | Tompkins | 2 | 2019 |
| Gloria | Tseng-Fischer | 3 | 2020 |
| Madona | Tyler LeBlanc | - | 2020 |
| John W. | Warren | 5 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-27 | meeting agenda | October 27, 2015 TPAHC Meeting Agenda |
| 2015-09-29 | meeting agenda | September 29, 2015 TPAHC Cultural Plan Committee Meeting Agenda |
| 2015-07-28 | meeting agenda | July 28, 2015 TPAHC Meeting Agenda |
| 2015-06-23 | meeting minutes | June 23, 2015 TPAHC Meeting Minutes |
| 2015-06-23 | meeting agenda | June 23, 2015 TPAHC Work Session Meeting Agenda |
| 2015-04-28 | meeting minutes | April 28, 2015 TPAHC Meeting Minutes |
| 2015-04-28 | meeting agenda | April 28, 2015 TPAHC Meeting Agenda |
| 2015-03-31 | meeting agenda | March 31, 2015 TPAHC Work Session Meeting Agenda |
| 2015-03-31 | meeting minutes | March 31, 2015 TPAHC Meeting Minutes |
| 2015-02-03 | meeting agenda | February 03, 2015 TPAHC Meeting Agenda |
| 2015-02-03 | meeting minutes | February 03, 2015 TPAHC Meeting Minutes |
Arts & Humanities Commission Reports & Other Documents
| Date | Document Type / Description | Title & Link (PDF) |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Annual Report | 2014 TPAHC Annual Report |
Contact the Arts & Humanities Commission
Phone: 301-891-7119
Email: arts@takomaparkmd.gov
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