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Specific Task or Objective
The Commission is established for the purpose of providing advice and recommendations to the City Council, City Manager, and City staff related to programs and activities designed to develop, sustain, and expand a thriving arts and creative economy ecosystem. Specific tasks and objectives include the following:
- Advise the City Council and staff and make recommendations regarding the type and nature of arts and creative economy services, programs, projects, and activities initiated and or facilitated by the City.
- Advise the City Council and staff and make recommendations regarding the preparation, implementation, and periodic updating of an arts and creative economy strategy.
- Advise the City Council and staff and make recommendations regarding the type, nature, location, and maintenance of public art.
- Advise the City Council and staff on efforts to promote the City as an arts and creative economy destination.
- Provide an annual report to the City Council on the status of the arts and creative economy and the activities and findings of the Commission.
- Such other tasks and objectives as requested and or authorized by the City Council, City Manager, or designee.
Art in Elk Grove
The Arts and Creative Economy Commission created a virtual Citywide Art Guide for the benefit of residents and visitors that includes a comprehensive inventory of art pieces and art events in Elk Grove. There is also an interactive map that displays the art and events in Elk Grove.
Meetings
Schedule
4th Thursday of each month
Meeting Time: 6:00pm
Location
Elk Grove Council Chambers
8400 Laguna Palms Way
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Need Assistance?
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Jim Ramsey, at (916) 683-7111 or TTY 888-435-6092. Notification prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Agendas and Minutes
- 01/DD/2025
- 01/25/2024 Agenda , Minutes
- 02/22/2024 Agenda, Minutes
- 03/28/2024 Agenda, Minutes
- 04/25/2024 Agenda, Minutes
- 05/23/2024 Agenda, Minutes
- 06/27/2024 Agenda, Minutes
- 07/25/2024 Agenda, Minutes
- 08/22/2024 Agenda, Minutes
- 09/26/2024 Agenda, Minutes
- 10/24/2024 Agenda, Minutes
- 11/28/2024 Canceled
- 12/26/2024 Canceled
- 01/26/2023 Agenda, Minutes
- 0/2/23/2023 Agenda, Minutes
- 0/3/23/2023 Agenda, Minutes
- 04/27/2023 Agenda, Minutes
- 05/25/2023 Agenda, Minutes
- 06/22/2023 Agenda, Minutes
- 07/19/2023 Agenda, Minutes
- 07/27/2023 Canceled
- 08/24/2023 Agenda, Minutes
- 09/21/2023 Agenda, Minutes
- 09/28/2023 Canceled
- 10/26/2023 Agenda, Minutes
- 11/23/2023 Canceled
- 11/30/2023 Agenda, Minutes
- 12/28/2023 Canceled
- 01/20/2022 Agenda, Minutes
- 02/17/2022 Agenda, Minutes
- 03/17/2022 Agenda, Minutes
- 04/21/2022 Agenda, Minutes
- 05/19/2022 Agenda, Minutes
- 06/16/2022 Agenda, Minutes
- 07/21/2022 Agenda, Minutes
- 08/18/2022 Agenda, Minutes
- 09/15/2022 Agenda, Minutes
- 10/20/2022 Agenda, Minutes
- 11/17/2022 Agenda
- 12/15/2022 Canceled
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Commission Members
Commission members are appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 1.03.
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Vacant | Chair |
| Vacant | Vice Chair |
| Vacant | Recorder |
| Vacant | Commission Member |
| Vacant | Commission Member |
| Contact Information | |
Economic Development Analyst IISara Rodrigues |
Email or (916) 627-3308 |
Past Projects
The Arts Commission has been instrumental in bringing the arts to the community. Below is a list of past events.
- Moonlight Swing, 2022
- Great Read Book Faire, 2021
- Peace and Love, a Musical Revue of the 60's, 2021
- Lost in the 50s, 2019
- The Lullaby of Broadway, 2018
- For the Love of Music, 2017
- Utility Box Beautification Project, 2016
- Art Americana Faire, 2015
- A Musical History of the Blues, 2013
The City of Elk Grove and the Committee for the Arts had the pleasure of providing two free performances of " A Musical History of the Blues " in 2013. The performances were held at two local high school's Performing Arts Centers, Sheldon and Cosumnes Oaks.
Elk Grove's own young musicians played in a nightclub style jam format. The Musical History of the Blues , directed by Gary Mendoza, rocked the house, bringing the audience back to the juke joints and cabarets reminiscent of blues history.
Mericus Adams
Photo courtesy of Michael Gill Studios
Stephen Kimball
Photo courtesy of Michael Gill Studios
L to R Xach Wagner, Todd Morgan, Stephen Kimball, Cedric Sims, Ray Anthony Trujillo, Gary Mendoza, Paris Clayton, Lena Mosely, Johnny Stone, and Donna Proctor.
Photo courtesy of Michael Gill Studios
Join us for an evening of romantic classical works performed by an award winning violinist, clarinetist, harpist and vocalists. Featuring the works of Mozart, Puccini and Massenet.
Friday, February 10, 2017
The Falls Event Center | 8280 Elk Grove Blvd
Doors open at 6:30 | Concert 7-9 pm
Appropriate for ages 10 and older
March 15, 2019
Join the City of Elk Grove's Arts Commission and enjoy a musical memory of when rock n roll was new, Elvis was king, and Wolfman Jack played your favorite songs on the radio at this special Lost in the 50's Musical Revue.
Friday, March 9, 2018 | 7pm - 9pm
Held at the location of Sun Grove Church, 2285 Longport Court
The City of Elk Grove Arts Commission proudly presents the Lullaby of Broadway - A Musical Revue. This free event will showcase favorite and timeless songs from Broadway Musicals.