Art and Cultural Commissioner Recruitment

Capitola Art & Cultural Commission Recruitment

(4) At Large Members
(1) Artist
(1) Art Professional

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be six (6) seats open on the Capitola Art & Cultural Commission: one (1) Art Professional with a term that will expire in December 2018; and one (1) Artist and four (4) At-Large member vacancies with terms that will expire in December 2019. Current commission members who have not completed three consecutive terms may submit a letter of intent to continue to serve and others interested in applying to serve may do so at this time. 

The Capitola City Council is seeking applications from persons who are 18 years of age or older, preferably Capitola residents, and are interested in guiding, encouraging and promoting art and cultural activities in the City. The Commission meets monthly in the Council Chambers at Capitola City Hall on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Specific questions regarding the Commission can be directed to staff representative Larry Laurent, Assistant to the City Manager, at 831-475-7300 ext. 206, or email at llaurent@ci.capitola.ca.us.

Pursuant to the Art & Cultural Commission Bylaws, applications will be forwarded to the Chairperson of the Commission and applicants are required to attend the December 12, 2017, regular meeting of the Commission, where they will confer with the Commissioners. The Chairperson will then forward the Commission’s recommendations to the City Clerk/Mayor. The appointments will be made by a majority vote of the City Council at a regular meeting.

Application Deadline:  December 4, 2017, 12 noon

Applications may be obtained at Capitola City Hall, 420 Capitola Avenue, or by calling (831) 475-7300 and requesting an application be sent to you. In addition, a notice with an application form is available on the City’s website (for printing) at www.cityofcapitola.org