Tempe Municipal Arts Commission Agendas and Minutes

Mission: To create an atmosphere in which
the arts can flourish and to inspire Tempe citizens to recognize the arts
as essential to the whole life of our community.

The Tempe Municipal Arts Commission (TMAC) was established in March 1987. Members are appointed by the Mayor and serve a three-year term.

The Commission’s goals and strategies are to:

  • advise the Mayor and City Council on all art and cultural development,

  • encourage arts organizations and artists in their continuing search for artistic excellence in Tempe and

  • encourage and support the contribution of cultural diversity to the richness of the community’s artistic life.

Executive Slate of Officers Agendas and Minutes
Chair: Nancy Goren
Vice Chair: Shirlee King
City Staff Liaisons: Don Fassinger and Rachael Peterson
Oversees the mission, goals and long-range plans of the commission.

Advocacy & Communication Agendas and Minutes
 City Staff Liaison: Mary Fowler
Coordinates and executes plans for public relations, public information and arts education.

Art Grants Agendas and Minutes
City Staff Liaison: Maja Aurora
Supports programs that provide the highest quality cultural opportunities in numerous venues and sites throughout the city. Advises the commission on all policy and actions necessary for implementation of the grants and partnership programs.

Public Art / Art in Private Development Agendas and Minutes
City Staff Liaison: Maja Aurora
Advises the commission on all policy and action necessary for the Public Art and Art in Private Development programs, as well as any acquisitions and loans of art made to the city.

Facilities Agendas and Minutes
 City Staff Liaison: Don Fassinger

Information
Edna Vihel Center for the Arts
 3340 S. Rural Road
Tempe, AZ 85282
Telephone: 480/350-5287