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
Vacancies
Please see below for upcoming term expiration/vacancy dates.
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 | Leah Langan | 3 | 2018 | May 2021 |
| 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 | Leah Langan |
| Treasurer | Matt Castillo |
| Secretary | Andrea Ashdown |
Committees
| Executive | Matt Castillo, Dave Mortensen, Leah Langan, Andrea Ashdown |
| Grants | Matthew Castillo, Larry Cohen, Annie Dayton |
| Nominating/Governance | Kat Potter, Lean Langan |
| Strategic Planning | Dave Mortensen, Kat Potter, Annie Dayton |
