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. Assistant Director of Recreation and Community Services Bill Fortmueller is the Staff Liaison.
Qualifications for membership:
- Resident of the City of Vista; and
- 18 years of age.
Completed applications can be mailed to the City Clerk's Office at 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA 92084 or faxed to (760) 639-6126. For questions regarding the application process, contact Kathy Valdez, Assistant City Clerk, (760) 726-1340 ext. 1061.
Meetings
Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Vista Room located on the second floor of the Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA 92084. Agenda inquiries should be directed to: Pat Chapman, 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.