COLUMBIA ARTS COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETINGS
Meetings are held on the Third Monday of each month at 5:00 PM located at
Columbia State Community College
FINNEY LIBRARY
1665 Hampshire Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
PURPOSE
The Columbia Arts Council (CAC) is affiliated as a committee of the City of Columbia. It was formed in 2014 by the City of Columbia to implement the mission statement through development of a unified arts calendar, improved communication among various arts groups, and promotion of participation of professional artists, interested amateurs, educators, students and audiences. It is also responsible for the acquisition and maintenance of the City's public artwork, as well as to serve as advisors and advocates for the enhancement and integration of the arts in the city. The arts community includes artists and organizations that comprise the performing, cultural, visual, and dramatic arts.
MISSION
It is the mission of the Columbia Arts Council to promote the arts in the City of Columbia through awareness, appreciation, education and support thereby creating a connection between artists and audiences to enrich the quality of life for all and position the greater Columbia area as an arts rich community and regional arts destination.
COLUMBIA ARTS COUNCIL BOARD
The Columbia Arts Council is comprised of no more than nine (9) voting members appointed by the Columbia City Council. Members shall serve without compensation. The CAC may make recommendations for positions to the Columbia City Council. Officers consist of a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer elected annually by a simple majority vote of the CAC. A staff support representative is provided by the City of Columbia.
COLUMBIA ARTS COUNCIL MEMBERS
Members serve three (3) year terms.
CHAIR Quan McFall
VICE CHAIR Sarah Kennedy
SECRETARY Beverly Mitchell
TREASURER Angie Jones
Aaron Thomas
Ron York
3 Vacant Board Seats
(It is the policy of the City of Columbia that all City-sponsored public meetings and events are accessible to people with disabilities. If you need assistance in participating in a meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the ADA, please call the City’s ADA Coordinator at (931) 560-1574 or email: wmcclain@columbiatn.com at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation.)
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