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 8-21 N.S. and 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 fourth Thursday at 7:00 pm (effective 7/1/2021)
• 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 the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
•  9 vacancies (updated 06/30/2022) - Application

Arts and Culture Commission Agenda Documents

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Public Art Advisory Committee Agenda Documents

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*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