Mission

The Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission champions the development, promotion and sustainability of Phoenix's vibrant cultural community.

To achieve its mission, the Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission advises the City Council on the allocation of resources to support artists and cultural institutions; promotes cultural programs and events; advocates for and educates the public on the value of the arts; and fosters public and private relationships to sustain these efforts.

Commissioners

The Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission is a diverse group of citizen volunteers, appointed by the Mayor and City Council to advise on the development of arts and culture in Phoenix. The commission includes representatives from the cultural, business and education communities and the general public. The commission is supported by other citizens and arts professionals who serve on panels to review applications and make recommendations regarding grant awards and selection of artists for public art projects.

Richard Arroyo
Committee: Public Art

Joseph Benesh
Phoenix Center for the Arts
Committee:  Marketing

Teniqua Broughton
Committee:  Arts Education

Phyllis Bunch
Arizona Arts Commission
Committee:  Arts Education

Tony DiRienzi
Committee: Public Art

Gary Egan            
Phoenix Art Museum
Committee:  Grants

Susan Ehrlich (Judge)
Committee:  Grants

Silvana Salcido Esparza
Barrio Cafe
Committee:  Public Art

Michelle Goings
Committee: Marketing

Geoffrey Gonsher
Committee:  Marketing

Judy Guilds (Chair)
Committee: Executive, Marketing

Rex Gulbranson
Committee:  Executive, Grants

Crystal Houston
Valley of the Sun United Way
Committee:  Arts Education

Abraham James
ABJ3
Committee: Marketing

Edward Jensen
Committee:  Public Art

Eddie Jones
Committee:  Public Art

Sarah Kriehn
Committee:  Marketing

Christopher McCrossan
McCrossan and Associates
Committee:  Public Art

Hugo Medina
Committee:  Grants

Robert J. Miley
Release the Fear, Inc.
Committee: Executive, Public Art

 

Dr. Susan Shaffer Nahmias (Past Chair)
Interpretive Planning Instructional Design
Committee:  Executive, Arts Education

Regina Nixon
Phoenix Conservatory of Music
Committee:  Arts Education

Dr. Donna Reiner (Vice Chair)
Committee: Executive, Arts Education

Michele Robins Goldstein
KJZZ
Committee:  Grants

Dana Campbell Saylor
Committee: Public Art

Masako Takiguchi
Committee:  Arts Education

Janet Traylor
Committee:  Grants