Auburn Arts Commission

The Auburn Arts Commission's purpose is to foster the growth of the arts in Auburn through the presentation of various arts programs, community initiatives and program partnerships. Through a shared vision, leadership and service, the Auburn Arts Commission’s goal is to integrate the arts into all aspects of community life.
25th Anniversary Auburn Arts Commission Video: Full length (25 min.) | Highlights (9 min.)
Auburn Arts Commission Commission meetings are open to the public and are scheduled on the first Tuesday of the month at 4:30 PM at Auburn City Hall, unless otherwise noted.
Arts Commission members are appointed by the Mayor of Auburn and approved by City Council. Membership term is 3 years and is open to residents of Auburn interested in the promotion and advocacy of the arts in Auburn. For application information, please contact the Mayor’s office at 253-931-3041. |
Commission Sub Committees Membership on the Arts Commission Action Committees is open to the general public interested in the promotion and advocacy of the arts in Auburn. Each Committee focuses on a specific art discipline (visual, performance, art education, etc.) and meet on a regular basis. Members provide input on program and policy development, event/program support, planning, coordination and staffing. If you are interested in becoming a member of an an action committee or becoming an usher/ticket taker, contact the parks and recreation department at 253-931-3043. |
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2010 Commissioners
Leslie Moore, President Patricia Judd, Vice-President
Kristen Brock Nancy Colson Cary Davidson Debra Deal, Visual Art Comm. Chair Linda Elliott Tanya Rottle, Public Art Comm. Chair David Sader, Performing Arts Comm. Chair Donna Smart, Art Education Comm. Chair (vacant) (vacant)
Emeritus Members
Dr. Herman Ansingh Barbara Sharrard Gertrude "Gertie" Sprenger
Cultural Arts Staff
Maija McKnight, Visual/Public Art Coordinator | 253-804-5043 Jim Kleinbeck, Auburn Ave Theater | 253-833-5678 |