The City of Mountain View Visual Arts Committee was established to enrich the City spirit through public art and related community programs. The Committee is dedicated to enlightening the imagination of citizens and consists of seven members. The Community Development Department supports the Visual Arts Committee.

Public Art Map (updated March 2024)

General functions of the Visual Arts Committee

• Advise the City Council on the selection of art and artists for City-funded public art acquisitions
• Recommend the use and programs supported by the City's annual Capital Improvement Program allocation for art
• Advocate and develop programs for community involvement, information and education in public art
• Sponsor art exhibits and shows; develop programs to expand art activities, events and exhibits in the City
• Work with other local and regional arts organizations to facilitate public art in the region

Visual Arts Committee Workplan

Current Visual Arts Committee projects are noted in this workplan.

Public Art Strategy Project

The Visual Arts Committee is working on the development of a Public Art Strategy

Open Calls for Artists

Sign up and be added to our email Call for Artists List (Link).  Enter your email address via the Mountain View gov delivery webpage.  On the next page (after entering your email address) find under Under Subscription Topics> Development Plan and Project>select "Artist’s Registry"

Meetings

The Visual Arts Committee meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the following location:

Atrium Conference Room
City Hall, 1st Floor
500 Castro St.
Mountain View, CA 94041

The VAC meetings are available in hybrid format for public participation. To attend the meeting virtually, instructions are available on the posted meeting agenda. Please note, meeting dates and location are subject to change.

Agendas

The Current Agenda and supporting material will be posted the Friday prior to the meeting date at mountainview.legistar.com. It may be necessary to navigate to the appropriate meeting date and body. To view archived meeting agendas and minutes, visit City Records online.

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Committee Members

• Cliff Bryant
• Donald Whitebread
• Jesse Cupp
• Lacy Rathbun
• Regina Sakols, Vice Chair
• Susi Merhar, Chair
• Tootoo Thomson

Apply Here

View the Advisory Body Roster for additional information.

Public Comment

Members of the public may provide comment orally at the meeting or written comment via email at vac@mountainview.gov by 4 p.m. the day of the VAC meeting.