The Public Art and Culture Commission (PACC) is responsible for promoting and maintaining art displays in public buildings and public spaces in the City of Asheville. The Commission assists in bringing public art into public spaces, is responsible for approving the site and content of public art and recommends to City Council works of art for acceptance. They inform residents and visitors of Asheville about public art and engage public art as a major attraction for artists, cultural tourism, and economic development to advance The City of Asheville as an “arts destination.” The Commission is also responsible for developing a procedure for the selection of art/ or artists, which will include public input as well as appropriate staff review.
The Public Art & Culture Commission consists of nine members appointed by various community organizations or the City of Asheville.
- City Council shall endeavor to appoint six members from the private sector of the community.
- One staff member of ArtsAVL, or a designated arts agency in Buncombe County, appointed by the director of the arts agency.
- One staff member from Explore Asheville, appointed by the director of Explore Asheville.
- One faculty or administrative staff member from a local higher-education institution within Buncombe County with a designated arts program, appointed by the art program’s chair.
View current members and board composition requirements here.
View the current Public Art and Culture Commission Ordinance (last amended in 2023).
For more information the City of Asheville’s Public Art Program, including any recent calls for artists, visit this page.
Upcoming Meetings and Announcements
The Public Art and Culture Commission’s next meeting:
Effective immediately, all advisory boards staffed by City employees will remain suspended until further direction following the City Council retreat, in mid-February 2025. We will provide updates as new information becomes available. Visit the Board and Commission homepage for continued updates.
*Meeting agenda, documents and other information available in the table below.
Regular Meeting Schedule
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September 19, 2024 – Regular Meeting |
In-person meeting, livestreamed. |
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August 15, 2024 – Regular Meeting |
In-person meeting, livestreamed. |
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July 18, 2024 – Downtown Walking Tour |
Tour downtown, not livestreamed. |
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June 20, 2024 – Regular Meeting |
In-person meeting, livestreamed. |
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May 16, 2024 – Regular Meeting |
In-person meeting, livestreamed. |
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April 25, 2024 – Regular Meeting |
In-person meeting, livestreamed. |
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March 21, 2024 – Regular Meeting |
In-person meeting, livestreamed. |
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February 15, 2024 – Regular Meeting |
In-person meeting, livestreamed. |
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January 18, 2024 – Annual Retreat |
In-person meeting – no livestream. |
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November 16, 2023 – Regular Meeting |
Virtual meeting – the public may comment during the meeting via Public Input by phone: 855-925-2801 and using meeting code: 9182 | |
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September 21, 2023 – Regular Meeting |
Virtual meeting – the public may comment during the meeting via Public Input by phone: 855-925-2801 and using meeting code: 9182 | |
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July 20, 2023 – Regular Meeting |
Virtual meeting – the public may comment during the meeting via Public Input by phone: 855-925-2801 and using meeting code: 9182 | |
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May 18, 2023 – Regular Meeting |
Virtual meeting – the public may comment during the meeting via Public Input by phone: 855-925-2801 and using meeting code: 9182 | |
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March 16, 2023 – Regular Meeting |
Virtual meeting – the public may comment during the meeting via Public Input by phone: 855-925-2801 and using meeting code: 9182 | |
Recent Annual Reports
Public Art and Culture Commission Members
View current members and board composition requirements here.
Pete Perez, Chair
Patricia Kappes, Vice Chair
Katie Cornell – Arts AVL
Brent Skidmore – UNCA
Penelope Whitman – Explore Asheville
Shirley Whitesides
Charlie Huguenard
alexandria monque ravenel
Rachel Hanson
City Council liaison: Sheneika Smith