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Arts and Culture Commission
The purpose of the Richmond Arts and Culture Commission (RACC) is to promote and encourage the development of and interest in the fine and performing arts, and to act in an advisory capacity to the city concerning its artistic and cultural development and the preservation of Richmond’s heritage.
Member Terms & Meeting Information
- Ordinance No. 41-87 N.S. - Amended by Ordinance 1-88 N.S. - Amended by Ordinance No. 43-90 N.S. - Amended by Ordinance No. 41-05 N.S. - Amended by Ordinance 9-21 N.S. (effective 6/19/2021)
- Public Art Program Policies and Procedures (adopted 4/13/1999) - Amended by Resolution No. 53-21 Public Art Policies and Procedures (adopted 5/4/2021)
- Four-year terms - Maximum two consecutive full terms - 15 member maximum (effective 6/19/2021)
- Meetings are every second Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
- 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond Conference Room
- The Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) is a subcommittee composed of a maximum of seven RACC members (effective 6/19/2021). The PAAC meets every second Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
- Pursuant to the City of Richmond’s Conflict of Interest Code, members will be required to complete a Fair Political Practices Commission, Statement of Economic Interests, Form 700 upon assuming or leaving office and annually during their term.
- 8 vacancies (updated 6/6/2023) - Application
Arts and Culture Commission Agenda Documents
RACC Agendas Most Recent Agenda | View All Agendas
RACC Minutes Most Recent Minutes | View All Minutes
RACC Audio View All Audio
Public Art Advisory Committee Agenda Documents
PAAC Agendas Most Recent Agenda | View All Agendas
PAAC Minutes Most Recent Minutes | View All Minutes
PAAC Audio View All Audio
Name | Appointed | Term Expiration |
| Lynson Beaulieu, Chair | *10/01/2019 03/07/2023 | 01/31/2021 (final term) 01/31/2027 |
| Ted Bell II | 02/07/2023 | 01/31/2027 |
| VACANT | by ordinance effective 06/19/2021 | 06/19/2025 (unexpired term; resigned by Tom Herriman) |
| VACANT | *02/20/2018 03/19/2020 | 01/31/2020 (final term) 01/31/2024 (unexpired term; resigned by Melissa Kirk) |
| Melody Kozma-Kennedy | 02/07/2023 | 01/31/2027 |
| VACANT | by ordinance effective 06/19/2021 | 06/19/2025 (unexpired term; resigned by Emily Leighton) |
| Phillip Mehas | by ordinance effective 6/19/2021 | 06/19/2025 |
| Carole Porter | 02/21/2023 | 01/31/2027 |
| Arleide da Silva Santos | 06/06/2023 | 01/31/2027 |
| Kaelen Van Cura, Vice Chair | 03/07/2023 | 01/31/2027 |
| VACANT | by ordinance effective 6/19/2021 | 06/19/2025 (unexpired term; resigned by Deborah Dyer) |
| VACANT | by ordinance effective 06/19/2021 | 06/19/2025 (unexpired term; resigned by Siobhan Hayes) |
*Filling an unexpired term
City Council Liaisons:
Soheila Bana (RAAC)
Doria Robinson (PAAC Subcommittee)
Staff Liaison:
Winifred Day, Arts and Culture Manager (510) 620-6952