The Arts Commission is an advisory body that provides City Council with advice and recommendations on City policies and programs that affect public access to a wide variety of arts and cultural opportunities in San Jose.
The Arts Commission is comprised of 11 members and are appointed by City Council. View members of the Arts Commission and its officers.
The Arts Commission's areas of interest include cultural planning, financial support for the arts and for cultural celebrations, neighborhood arts, public art and creative placemaking, arts education, and other issues that affect public opportunities to be both arts audience as well as art maker and participant, and the role of artists and arts enterprises in sustaining the creative economy.
The Office of Cultural Affairs provides administrative support for the Arts Commission.
For more information about becoming a member of the Arts Commission, visit the City Clerk's Boards and Commissions webpage or call the City Clerk's Office at (408) 535-1260.
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