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Arts Council Board

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

(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

Agendas and Minutes

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. 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 5:30PM – 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

MemberDistrictServing SinceTerm Expires
Torle Nenbee12020May 2025
Kate Jarman Gates12022Dec 2025
Marti Wolford22022Dec 2025
Sarah Longoria22021Sept 2024
Ebay Hamilton22022Dec 2025
Susan Koles Rickman32019Oct 2025
Katherine Potter32018June 2024
Josanne Glass52021Sept 2024
Thomas Kessinger52022June 2025
Cale Newhouse52022May 2025
Sonali Loomba52021Feb 2024
Hannah Nielsen62023March 2026
Kathy Davis62020May 2025
Richard Taylor62022Feb 2025
Jeff Driggs72023Feb 2026
Matthew Coles72023Feb 2026

Executive Committee

ChairSusan Rickman
Vice ChairKat Potter
TreasurerCale Newhouse
SecretarySarah Longoria
At LargeKathy Davis

Other Committees

GrantsTorle Nenbee, Sonali Loomba, Kathy Davis, Richard Taylor
Nominating/GovernanceJosanne Glass
Strategic PlanningThomas Kessinger, Ebay Hamilton
IDEA OrganizersTorlee Nenbee, Sarah Longoria