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The South San Francisco Cultural Arts Commission is organized to support, promote and protect community interest and diversity in art, culture, and creative expression; Connect and build community among local artists of all ages to encourage and support artist education and development; Improve infrastructure, economic development, and cultural diversity through acquisition and exhibition of public art; Celebrate and preserve diverse and significant heritage through culturally sensitive exhibitions of art in all its forms.

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Board Information

When: Fourth Tuesday of the month

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Library | Parks and Recreation Center

901 Civic Campus Way
South San Francisco, CA 94080

Meetings are conducted in the Council Chambers, first floor 

Please select "Agendas" or visit the City Calendar to obtain the current meeting notice.

Cultural Arts Commission
Library | Parks and Recreation Center
901 Civic Campus Way
South San Francisco, CA 94080

Ph: 650-829-3800
EM:  Cultural.Arts@ssf.net

Effective July 12, 2024, the commission will be comprised of 9 members. The Commission is comprised of nine members, appointed to four-year terms by the City Council.  Commissioners are limited to three consecutive terms. The Commission is staffed by the Parks and Recreation Department.

Lydia Pomposo, Chair
Frances Luster, Vice Chair
Peter Foley, Commissioner
Zubin Maharaj, Commissioner
Alexia Huerta, Commissioner
Hazelle Fernandez, Commissioner
Vivian Ramos, Commissioner
Vacant, Commissioner
Vacant, Commissioner

The purpose of the Commission is to encourage and promote cultural arts activities within the community and act as an advisory body to the City Council on matters pertaining to the arts and cultural affairs.

Programs administered by the Commission include:

Acquisition and exhibit of public art
Sponsorship of art events, including the annual Youth Art Show
Youth Scholarship Program

Muni code: Chapter 2.80

$100.00

If you wish to apply, please click here.

Agendas and Minutes can be found here.

 

Name Position Term Start Term End Status Appointed By
Fernandez, Hazelle Commissioner 26 Jun 2024 26 Jun 2028 Active
Foley, Peter Commissioner 26 Jun 2024 26 Jun 2028 Active
Huerta, Alexia Commissioner 30 Aug 2023 14 Jun 2026 Active
Luster, Frances Commissioner 18 Jan 2023 18 Jan 2027 Active
Maharaj, Zubin Commissioner 02 Apr 2021 13 Jun 2026 Active
Pomposo, Lydia Commissioner 26 Jun 2024 26 Jun 2028 Active
Ramos, Vivian Commissioner 21 Feb 2024 13 Jun 2026 Active
DeNatale, Michael Commissioner 08 May 2019 13 Jun 2024 Expired
Sanchez, Oscar Commissioner 30 Aug 2023 13 Jun 2024 Expired