COLUMBIA ARTS COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETINGS 

Meetings are held on the Third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 PM located at

Maury County Public Library
211 West 8th Street
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.

BOARD MEMBERS

Members serve three (3) year terms.

CHAIR  Tom Yorton

VICE CHAIR   Angie Jones

SECRETARY Beverly Mitchell

TREASURER Harvey Church

Tori Zemer

Aaron Thomas

Ron York

(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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