The Salt Lake City Arts Council Board advises the the Office of the Mayor, City Council and Salt Lake Arts Council, an allied but independent non-profit organization, on the arts and arts related activities throughout the City and region. It also manages a number of arts functions for the City.
Contact Information
Salt Lake City Arts Council
54 Finch Lane
Salt Lake City UT 84102
(901) 596-5000
Office hours: M-F 8 am to 5
Felicia Baca
(801) 596-5000 or Felicia.Baca@slcgov.com
Bylaws and Governing Documents
Programs
- Art Barn
- Brown Bag Concert Series
- City Arts Grants
- Finch Lane/Park Galleries
- Living Traditions Festival
- Twilight Concert Series
- Public Art Program
More info at saltlakearts.org
Vacancies
If you are interested in serving on this board, please fill out and submit an application online. Only applications submitted up to one year prior to a vacancy date will be considered. The Mayor’s office will only contact applicants when considering them for specific appointments.
Meeting Information
Third Wednesday of the month, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Art Barn, 54 Finch Lane, Salt Lake City
Member Qualifications
Mayor Erin Mendenhall and the Salt Lake City Arts Council may appoint a minimum of fifteen members, serving three-year terms, to the Salt Lake City Arts Council. In general, members possess a background and enthusiasm for the arts, although no professional experience is required. Members of the Salt Lake City Arts Council are also board members of the Art Council’s non-profit organization.
Residency Requirement: Appointees should be City residents.
Current Members
Officers
| # | Member | District | Serving Since | Term Expires |
| 1 | Larry Cohen | 1 | 2019 | April 2022 |
| 2 | Annie Dayton | 1 | 2016 | October 2022 |
| 3 | Matthew Castillo | 2 | 2016 | October 2022 |
| 4 | Steve Barth | 3 | 2019 | October 2022 |
| 5 | Susan Koles Rickman | 3 | 2019 | October 2022 |
| 6 | VACANT | |||
| 7 | Katherine Potter | 3 | 2018 | May 2021 |
| 8 | David Mortenson | 4 | 2018 | May 2021 |
| 9 | Nico Dicou | 4 | 2021 | January 2024 |
| 10 | Sonali Loomba | 5 | 2021 | January 2024 |
| 11 | Torle Nenbee | 5 | 2020 | May 2023 |
| 12 | Kathy Davis | 6 | 2020 | May 2023 |
| 13 | Andrea Ashdown | 6 | 2020 | May 2023 |
| 14 | Jared Jones | 7 | 2019 | May 2022 |
| 15 | Erika Hill | 7 | 2020 | May 2023 |
| Chair | Dave Mortenson |
| Vice Chair | VACANT |
| Treasurer | Matt Castillo |
| Secretary | Andrea Ashdown |
Committees
| Executive | Matt Castillo, Dave Mortensen, Andrea Ashdown |
| Grants | Susan Koles Rickman, Larry Cohen, Sonali Loomba, Kathy Davis, Erika Hill, Andrea Ashdown |
| Nominating/Governance | Kat Potter, Erika Hill |
| Strategic Planning | Dave Mortensen, Kat Potter, Annie Dayton |
