Public Art and Cultural Commission
Public Art and Cultural Commission
The Public Art and Cultural 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 Board shall follow its Public Art Policy and Implementation Guidelines as modified and/or amended every five years. The Public Art & Cultural Commission consists of nine members appointed by City Council.
View meeting agendas and other PACC-related information by visting the Public Art and Cultural Commission page.
The Public Art and Cultural 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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The meeting will be livestreamed via Public Input and the City of Asheville's YouTube channel.
Public comments during the meeting may be made through Public Input by calling the number and referencing the meeting code indicated on the meeting page.
Voicemail and written comments may be submitted before 5 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 publicartandculturalcommission@publicinput.com.