Arts Commission

Authorized by and Date: Ordinance 1976 – Title 4– Commissioners appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.

Mission Statement/Purpose: The Spokane Arts Commission's purpose is promoting and enhancing the quality, accessibility and presence of the arts in Spokane.

Meeting date, time and location: The Commission meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the Central Library, 906 W. Main Avenue, Events Room A, except for December when the Commission will not meet.

Public notice of meeting date/time (PDF 59 KB)
Updated July 8, 2025

Member Term Start Term End
Audrey Overstreet, Chair 2/3/2025 2/3/2028
Suzanne Ostersmith, Vice Chair 9/9/2024 9/9/2027
Don Hamilton 4/28/2025 4/28/2028
Kelly Baker 2/3/2025 2/3/2028
Jackie Caro 1/1/2026 12/31/2028
Luis Mota 1/1/2026 12/31/2028
Eva Silverstone 2/3/2025 2/3/2028
Julie Shepard 7/5/2024 7/5/2027
James Pakootas 9/9/2024 9/9/2027
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Agendas

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Minutes

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Contact Information

City Liaison
Lisa Edwards
509.625.6716
eedwards@spokanecity.org

City Council Liaison
Paul Dillon
pdillon@spokanecity.org

Council Committee
Urban Experience