The Public Arts Commission consists of nine (9) members appointed by the City Council. The Commission typically meets on the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. This Commission is responsible for procuring and placing visual art in and around the city of Palm Springs. The Housing and Community Development Department provides staff support, (760) 323-8259 .

Commission Members:

• Gary Armstrong, Chair (Term expires June 30, 2027)
• Tom Burns (Term expires June 30, 2026)
• Shawnda Thomas Faveau (Term expires June 30, 2025)
• Christopher Ramirez (Term expires June 30, 2026)
• Carlos Silveira (Term expires June 30, 2026)
• Lauri Kibby (Term expires June 30,2026)
• Natasia Gascon (Term expires June 30, 2027)
• Tina Gonsalves (Term expires June 30, 2027)
• Jim Lande (Term expires June 30, 2027)

Staff Liaison:

• Jay Virata, Community and Economic Development Director,  (760) 323-8259

Meeting & Agenda Translations & Interpreters:

Meeting agendas and minutes will be translated into Spanish upon request. If you require the assistance of a Spanish or American Sign Language interpreter to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at least 48 hours prior to the meetings.

A pedido las agendas y los minutos de las reuniones se pueden traducir al Español. Si necisita la asistencia de un intérprete en Español o en Lenguaje De Señas para participar en la reunion, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad al menos 48 horas antes de las reuniones.

Agenda E-Notifications

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Archival Documents:

Previous Meetings and Agenda Packets: LaserFiche Portal

Agendas: 

All previous and current Agendas: LaserFiche Portal

Minutes: 

All previous and current Minutes: LaserFiche Portal

Documents:

• 2024 Public Meeting Schedule