Public Arts Commission

The purpose of the Public Arts Commission is to promote and support the public display and public appreciation of art in the City of Vista. The powers and duties are set forth in Chapter 2.46 of the Vista Municipal Code. Click here to learn more about Public Art in Vista.

There are seven members appointed by the Mayor with the confirmation of the City Council, including: a) two at-large members, who are residents of Vista; b) two artists, who are residents of Vista; and c) one member from each of the following organizations: Vista Unified School District, Vista Village Business Association, and Friends of the Rancho Buena Vista Adobe; as well as two non-voting youth representatives. The term of office is four years. Parks and Community Services Superintendent Bill Fortmueller is the Staff Liaison.

Qualifications for membership:

1) Resident of the City of Vista; and
2) 18 years of age.

Click here for an application. Please complete and mail or fax to:

Questions regarding the application process? Call or email Kathy Hollywood, Assistant City Clerk, (760) 726-1340, ext. 1061.

MEETINGS are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Finance Conference Room at City Hall. Agenda inquiries should be directed to: Jean Thompson, Administrative Secretary.

Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of the Public Arts Commission meeting. Minutes are presented to the Public Arts Commission for approval at the next regular meeting, and are posted after they are approved.

Click on links below for past and upcoming meeting Agendas or Minutes.