Art & Cultural Commission
Capitola Art & Cultural Commission
The Capitola Art & Cultural Commission advises the City Council about allocation of public funds for the support and encouragement of existing and new programs in the arts; acquires works of art subject to City Council approval; initiates, sponsors and/or directs special programs that enhance the cultural climate of the City; and implements the Art & Cultural Master Plan.
There are nine members of the commission. Each serves a maximum of three two-year terms. The commission is composed of the following: One (1) City Council Member; One (1) Planning Commissioner; One (1) Artist or Arts Organization Representative Member; One (1) Arts Professional Member and Five (5) “At-Large” Members. Appointments are made by the City Council following recommendation by the current commission members.
The Art & Cultural Commission meetings generally are on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Current Art and Cultural Commissioners
| Name | Date Appointed | Term Expires |
| Mary Beth Cahalen | 1/16/2025 | 12/31/2026 |
| Enrique Dolmo | 4/24/2025 | 12/31/2026 |
| Jill Payonzeck-Lengre | 1/16/2025 | 12/31/2026 |
| Roy Johnson | 1/16/2025 | 12/31/2026 |
| Joe Clarke | 12/12/2025 | 12/31/2026 |
| Courtney Christiansen | 1/22/2025 | 12/31/2026 |
| Esther Sylvan | 1/16/2025 | 12/31/2026 |
| Karin Anderson | 1/30/2025 | 12/31/2026 |
| Roy Holmberg | 1/16/2025 | 12/31/2026 |
To email the entire commission: ArtandCultural@ci.capitola.ca.us
Staff Representative:
Nikki Bryant
Community Services and Recreation Director
nbryant@ci.capitola.ca.us
831-475-5935 ext. 401
Art & Cultural Commission Events
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The Art & Cultural Commission has a rich tradition of providing the community with a variety of visual and performing arts events. The Wednesday night Twilight Concerts are held throughout the summer in Esplanade Park, featuring live bands and one of the largest dance floors around. Select summer Sundays offer Makers Markets, showcasing quality art vendors. Family-friendly Movies on the Beach take place on Friday evenings in August and September. Dueling Pianos brings two talented pianists together in a musical showdown full of crowd favorites. Artists from all over come to Capitola throughout the week for Plein Air.
Supporting Documents
Current Bylaws (2 MB) 