The Salt Lake City Arts Council manages two boards. The Art Council Board and the Art Design Board.
The Art 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 and programs.
The Art Design Board: oversees the City’s public art program within the Salt Lake Arts Council. As established by ordinance, the board designates certain funds for eligible construction projects to commission artwork. The Board also reviews and determines public art policy and is active in the artist selection process.
Contact Information
Salt Lake City Arts Council
54 Finch Lane
Salt Lake City UT 84102
(801) 596-5000
info@saltlakearts.org
Phone Office hours: M-F 9AM to 5PM
In-Person Office hours: Please review updated hours here.
Felicia Baca, Executive Director
Felicia.Baca@slcgov.com
Bylaws and Governing Documents
Programs
- Art Barn
- Busker Fest
- 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. The Mayor’s office will only contact applicants when considering them for specific appointments.
Meeting Information
Third Wednesday of the month, beginning at 5:30PM – 7:00PM
Art Barn, 54 Finch Lane, Salt Lake City, 84102
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. Check your residency status here.
Current Members
Officers
| Member | District | Serving Since | Term Expires |
| Torle Nenbee | 1 | 2020 | May 2026 |
| Kate Jarman Gates | 1 | 2022 | Dec 2025 |
| Hannah Nielsen | 1 | 2023 | March 2026 |
| Sarah Longoria | 2 | 2021 | Sept 2024 |
| Susan Koles Rickman | 3 | 2019 | Oct 2025 |
| Katherine Potter | 3 | 2018 | June 2024 |
| Lana Taylor | 4 | 2023 | Dec 2026 |
| Sabrina Martinez | 5 | 2023 | Dec 2026 |
| Travis English | 5 | 2024 | Jan 2027 |
| Thomas Kessinger | 5 | 2022 | June 2025 |
| Kathy Davis | 6 | 2020 | May 2025 |
| Richard Taylor | 6 | 2022 | Feb 2025 |
| Jeff Driggs | 7 | 2023 | Feb 2026 |
| Matthew Coles | 7 | 2023 | Feb 2026 |
| Caitlin Tursic | 7 | 2023 | Sept. 2026 |
Executive Committee
| Chair | Susan Rickman |
| Vice Chair | Torle Nenbee |
| Treasurer | Caitlin Tursic |
| Secretary | Thomas Kessinger |
| At Large | Kat Potter |
Other Committees
| Grants | Torle Nenbee, Sabrina Martinez, Kate Jarman Gates, Richard Taylor, Jeffrey Driggs, Hannah Nielsen |
| Nominating/Governance | Matthew Coles, Kat Potter |
| Strategic Planning | Thomas Kessinger |
| IDEA Organizers | Torlee Nenbee, Sarah Longoria |
