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The Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Arts was established in February 2024 through Executive Order SF-2024-01 to advise the Mayor on matters such as the allocation of funds to non-profit arts organizations, the procurement and installation of public art and the development of arts programming across the city.
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Initiatives, Goals, Accomplishments
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Public Art Maps
- Public Art StoryMap - The interactive Public Art StoryMap catalogs Carmel’s public art and provides a dynamic, self-guided visual tour experience for the user to learn about existing public art in Carmel.
- Public Art Walking Tour - The tours are composed of two seamlessly connected segments, a one-mile route and a half-mile route (for the best experience, view on your mobile device).
- Public Art Dashboard – The Public Art Dashboard offers more details about the artwork.
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Reviews annual art grant applications and recommending grantees based on budget and needs
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Working with City departments and art consultants to determine future acquisitions and locations for public art
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Providing feedback on arts programming
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Receiving and reporting input from the City on public art throughout Carmel
Members
Laura Campbell, Chair
Appointed by the Mayor to a 2-year term, ending 12/31/2025
Jill Dunn
Appointed by the Mayor to a 1-year term, ending 12/31/2025
Beth Glynn
Appointed by the Common Council to a 2-year term, ending 12/31/2026
Tina Mangos
Appointed by the Common Council to a 2-year term, ending 12/31/2025
Dr. Chandrika Patel
Appointed by the Common Council to a 2-year term, ending 12/31/2026
Julia Saltsgaver
Appointed by the Mayor to a 1-year term, ending 12/31/2025
Ashley Ulbricht
Appointed by the Mayor to a 2-year term, ending 12/31/2025
Contacts
Commission
Laura Campbell, lcampbell@carmel.in.gov
Arts Grants
Melissa Hopson, mhopson@carmel.in.gov
Public Art Proposals and Donations
Larysa Glaspie, lglaspie@carmel.in.gov
Meeting Dates
The Commission meets as needed.
Resources
Mayor's Advisory Commission on Arts Meetings
