Specific Task or Objective

The Commission is established for the purpose of providing advice and recommendations to the City Council, City Manager, and City staff related to programs and activities designed to develop, sustain, and expand a thriving arts and creative economy ecosystem. Specific tasks and objectives include the following:

  • Advise the City Council and staff and make recommendations regarding the type and nature of arts and creative economy services, programs, projects, and activities initiated and or facilitated by the City.
  • Advise the City Council and staff and make recommendations regarding the preparation, implementation, and periodic updating of an arts and creative economy strategy.
  • Advise the City Council and staff and make recommendations regarding the type, nature, location, and maintenance of public art.
  • Advise the City Council and staff on efforts to promote the City as an arts and creative economy destination.
  • Provide an annual report to the City Council on the status of the arts and creative economy and the activities and findings of the Commission.
  • Such other tasks and objectives as requested and or authorized by the City Council, City Manager, or designee.

Meetings

Schedule

4th Thursday of each month
Meeting Time: 6:00pm 

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Location

Elk Grove Council Chambers
8400 Laguna Palms Way
Elk Grove, CA 95758

Need Assistance?

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Jim Ramsey, at (916) 683-7111 or TTY 888-435-6092. Notification prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

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Commission Members

Commission members are appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 1.03.

  • Brian Rickel, Chair
  • Aaryn Val, Vice Chair
  • Julee Cooper, Commission Member
  • Pablo Espinoza, Commission Member
  • Sally Guttridge, Commission Member
  • Mike Mangonon, Commission Member
  • Man Phan, Commission Member

Past Projects

The Arts Commission has been instrumental in bringing the arts to the community. Below is a list of past events.

  • Moonlight Swing, 2022
  • Great Read Book Faire, 2021
  • Peace and Love, a Musical Revue of the 60's, 2021
  • Lost in the 50s, 2019
  • The Lullaby of Broadway, 2018
  • For the Love of Music, 2017
  • Utility Box Beautification Project, 2016
  • Art Americana Faire, 2015
  • A Musical History of the Blues, 2013

Contact

Sara Rodrigues

Economic Development Analyst II
(916) 627-3308
Email