Arts and Culture Commission

The City's Arts and Culture Master Plan contains five goals starting with Goal 1: "Building the Structural Foundation for Arts and Culture". As part of this goal, the plan recommends creating an Arts and Culture Commission: 

"The Arts and Cultural Commission will advise City Council and leadership. The Commission will oversee all arts and cultural programs, identify and recommend grants, approve public art projects, and monitor other program elements. As annual workplans are developed for the implementation of this plan, the Commission will review and update it as necessary. Specific criteria should be established for the Commission including term limits, number of members, eligibility criteria, and more. Members should be broadly representative of the Healdsburg residents and businesses including a youth representative, and a select number of members should be knowledgeable of arts, design, and/or public art."

On October 7, 2024 City Council passed an ordinance that created the City's first Arts and Culture Commission. 

The Arts and Culture Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council and staff to help carry out the vision, goals, and strategies outlined in the City’s Arts and Culture Master Plan. Responsibilities of the Commission include: 

  • Acting in an advisory capacity to the City Council and staff on matters pertaining to the enrichment of the community through fine arts, visual arts, performing arts, digital and media arts, arts education, community cultural activities and events.
  • Serving as an advocate for cultural activities, community cultural programs and events, and the creative community within the City.
  • Encouraging the integration of art, cultural programs, and cultural events into the fabric of the City to enrich the quality of life for residents, enhance economic development, celebrate diversity and inclusion, and welcome visitors to Healdsburg.
  • Promoting arts and cultural activities of and in the City to broaden opportunities for residents, businesses, and visitors’ participation in the arts.
  • Seeking, fostering and enhancing public, non-profit, and private partnerships in providing arts and cultural opportunities, programming, and funding.
  • Identifying and promoting an inclusive creative economy that serves as an integral part of Healdsburg’s economic vitality.
  • Advising City Council on the City’s Public Art Program including establishing a long-term vision for public art in Healdsburg.
  • Providing guidance and recommendations to the City Council on programs and policies to further the goals of the Arts and Culture Master Plan such as arts grant programs and a percent for the art policy.
  • Developing an annual work plan that continues implementation of the goals and strategies of the Arts and Culture Master Plan.

The Arts and Culture Commission consists of seven members. One of the seven members may be designated by City Council as a youth commissioner under the age of 18. Two of the seven members may reside outside the City limits but must reside at a location that is within the boundaries of the Healdsburg Unified School District. The Commission will typically meet the 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 401 Grove Street. Meeting agenda information will be available on the City's website. 

Meeting Information and Meeting Agendas

The Arts and Culture Commission typically meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Regular meeting agendas, time/date changes, and special meetings will be posted here. 

City Council Chamber
401 Grove Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448

Commission Members

Commission Support