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.
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.
Frances Luster, Vice Chair
Zubin Maharaj, 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
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 |