Purpose:

The purpose of the Cultural and Arts Commission shall be to act in an advisory capacity to the city council on matters pertaining to the enrichment of the community through fine arts, visual arts, performing arts, arts education, historic preservation and cultural issues; to serve as an advocate for cultural activities and programs within the city; to implement the city’s art in public places program, and to encourage the integration of cultural affairs into the social and economic fabric of the city to improve the quality of life for city residents. To be eligible for appointment to the Commission you must be a resident of the City of Coachella. Members may only serve on one commission/committee. (Ordinance No. 1173)

Note:  In the event a member of the commission has three (3) consecutive unexcused absences from meetings of the Commission, the City Council may declare the office of such member vacant.

Members of commissions shall be appointed for four year terms or less. The term of each commission member shall continue for the term of the nominating council member and automatically terminate when the council member’s term ends. If a council member is reelected, that council member is entitled to make all new nominations or may choose to re-nominate the council member’s previous nominee.

Commission Application

Commission Application - Espanol