About the commission
The commission implements the City Hall Arts Master Plan and advises the City Council on issues related to public art. Projects include raising funds for the purchase of City Hall art, overseeing rotating and temporary exhibits of art, developing a community strategy for public art, and selecting or rejecting art offered for donation. Established by City Council policy.
Upcoming meetings
The Arts Commission usually meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m..
June 13, 2023, 3:30pm
Calapooia Room, City Hall
July 11, 2023, 3:30pm
Calapooia Room, City Hall
Staff liaison
Kim Lyddane
Parks & Recreation Director
541-917-7769
kim.lyddane@cityofalbany.net
Members
| Name | Appointed | By | Expires | Term* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Lohse C | 1/13/2021 | Ward 3-a | 12/31/2023 | 1st |
| Joann Zimmer VC | 1/13/2021 | Mayor | 12/31/2023 | 1st |
| Carolyn Wagner | 5/10/2023 | Ward 2-b | 12/31/2023 | — |
| Nolan Streitberger | 1/12/2022 | Ward 1-b | 12/31/2024 | 1st |
| Leesa Bright | 1/12/2022 | Ward 3-b | 12/31/2024 | 1st |
| Maddie McGregor | 1/30/2023 | Ward 1-a | 12/31/2025 | 1st |
| Amanda Dant | 1/30/2023 | Ward 2-a | 12/31/2025 | 1st |
C = Chair; VC = Vice Chair
Membership information
Founding document(s): Res 3740
Number of members: 7
Term of office: 3 years.
(Appointments within six months of position start date are considered full term.)
Membership requirements: At least two members of the Commission shall be a representative of the local arts community or have a background or professional knowledge of the arts.
Principal place of residence within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Albany. (Res 6797)
Each council member shall have one counterpart from within their ward whenever possible with nominations ratified by the Council.
