Public Art and Culture Commission
Public Art and Culture Commission
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 PACC shall follow its Public Art Policy and Implementation Guidelines as modified and/or amended every five years. The PACC consists of nine members appointed by various community organizations or the City of Asheville in the following composition:
- 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 meeting agendas and other PACC-related information by visting the Public Art and Culture Commission page.
May 16 2024 Meeting for the Public Art and Culture Commission
The Public Art and Culture Commission (PACC) is an advisory board to the Asheville City Council. Through advice to City Council and other activities, the PACC works to:
Facilitate public art in public buildings and public spaces;
Engage the creative sector as a major attraction for artists, cultural tourism, and economic development;
Encourage public confidence for and appreciation of the arts in Asheville;
Build partnerships and collaborations throughout Asheville’s creative community; and
Aid in strengthening the organizational structure of public and cultural arts delivery.
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The May meeting agenda is here.
Materials are linked within the agenda.
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Written comments may be submitted via email before 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting and will be provided to PACC members prior to the meeting. The email address for public comments is pacc@publicinput.com. The public may also comment during the meeting, but comments must be made in-person.
Past Events
September 19 2024 Meeting for the Public Art and Culture Commission
The Public Art and Culture Commission (PACC) is an advisory board to the Asheville City Council. Through advice to City Council and other activities, the PACC works to:
Facilitate public art in public buildings and public spaces;
Engage the creative sector as a major attraction for artists, cultural tourism, and economic development;
Encourage public confidence for and appreciation of the arts in Asheville;
Build partnerships and collaborations throughout Asheville’s creative community; and
Aid in strengthening the organizational structure of public and cultural arts delivery.
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The September meeting agenda is here.
Materials are linked within the agenda.
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Written comments may be submitted via email before 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting and will be provided to PACC members prior to the meeting. The email address for public comments is pacc@publicinput.com. The public may also comment during the meeting, but comments must be made in-person.
August 15 2024 Meeting for the Public Art and Culture Commission
The Public Art and Culture Commission (PACC) is an advisory board to the Asheville City Council. Through advice to City Council and other activities, the PACC works to:
Facilitate public art in public buildings and public spaces;
Engage the creative sector as a major attraction for artists, cultural tourism, and economic development;
Encourage public confidence for and appreciation of the arts in Asheville;
Build partnerships and collaborations throughout Asheville’s creative community; and
Aid in strengthening the organizational structure of public and cultural arts delivery.
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The August meeting agenda is here.
Materials are linked within the agenda.
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Written comments may be submitted via email before 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting and will be provided to PACC members prior to the meeting. The email address for public comments is pacc@publicinput.com. The public may also comment during the meeting, but comments must be made in-person.
July 18 2024 Meeting for the Public Art and Culture Commission (Special Meeting - Tour Downtown)
The Public Art and Culture Commission (PACC) is an advisory board to the Asheville City Council. Through advice to City Council and other activities, the PACC works to:
Facilitate public art in public buildings and public spaces;
Engage the creative sector as a major attraction for artists, cultural tourism, and economic development;
Encourage public confidence for and appreciation of the arts in Asheville;
Build partnerships and collaborations throughout Asheville’s creative community; and
Aid in strengthening the organizational structure of public and cultural arts delivery.
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The July meeting agenda is here.
Materials are linked within the agenda.
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Written comments may be submitted via email before 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting and will be provided to PACC members prior to the meeting. The email address for public comments is pacc@publicinput.com. The public may also comment during the meeting, but comments must be made in-person.
June 20 2024 Meeting for the Public Art and Culture Commission
The Public Art and Culture Commission (PACC) is an advisory board to the Asheville City Council. Through advice to City Council and other activities, the PACC works to:
Facilitate public art in public buildings and public spaces;
Engage the creative sector as a major attraction for artists, cultural tourism, and economic development;
Encourage public confidence for and appreciation of the arts in Asheville;
Build partnerships and collaborations throughout Asheville’s creative community; and
Aid in strengthening the organizational structure of public and cultural arts delivery.
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The June meeting agenda is here.
Materials are linked within the agenda.
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Written comments may be submitted via email before 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting and will be provided to PACC members prior to the meeting. The email address for public comments is pacc@publicinput.com. The public may also comment during the meeting, but comments must be made in-person.
April 25 2024 Meeting for the Public Art and Culture Commission
The Public Art and Culture Commission (PACC) is an advisory board to the Asheville City Council. Through advice to City Council and other activities, the PACC works to:
Facilitate public art in public buildings and public spaces;
Engage the creative sector as a major attraction for artists, cultural tourism, and economic development;
Encourage public confidence for and appreciation of the arts in Asheville;
Build partnerships and collaborations throughout Asheville’s creative community; and
Aid in strengthening the organizational structure of public and cultural arts delivery.
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The April meeting agenda is here.
Materials are linked within the agenda.
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Written comments may be submitted via email before 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting and will be provided to PACC members prior to the meeting. The email address for public comments is pacc@publicinput.com. The public may also comment during the meeting, but comments must be made in-person.