Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will consider matters pertaining to the planning for the arts in the City; facilitating interaction among artists; promoting arts activities and education; recognizing achievement in arts; providing a mechanism for public participation in the arts; advising the City Council on the involvement of arts in economic development; supporting and assisting existing organizations involved in arts and/or culture in the City; reinforcing the City’s identity and civic pride through arts and culture; recognizing the importance of arts to the City’s quality of life; researching grants for arts and culture and making recommendations for the City Council; encouraging service organizations and/or other governmental agencies to propose, finance, and give public arts projects to the City; reviewing and considering proposed gifts as to their artistic quality, authenticity, appropriate site, and maintenance and installation costs; and research and provide reports and recommendations of possible sources of funding, in addition to public funds for potential City public art projects.

The City of Moreno Valley complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's office at 951.413.3001 at least 48 hours before the meeting. The 48-hour notification enables the City to make arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

The Arts Commission shall hold one or more regular monthly meetings. Meetings are scheduled on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m., Conference and Recreation Center, 14075 Frederick Street.

Commission Members:

Staff: Mike McCarty, Parks & Community Services Director
Patricia S. Korzec, Chair Term expires 6/30/12
Eric von Mizener, Vice Chair Term expires 6/30/10	Carlos Castillo Term expires 6/30/12
Lorna Kendrick Term expires 6/30/11	Ruth Van Hala Term expires 6/30/12
Suzi Zuppardo Term expires 6/30/11	VACANT (6/09) Robert E. Miller Term expires 6/30/11

Mission Statement

“The Moreno Valley Arts Commission is a local art agency appointed by the Moreno Valley City Council. Its mission is to enhance the quality of life by encouraging, promoting, and fostering artistic and cultural enrichment within the City of Moreno Valley.”