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 |
| Aimee Brooks | 2/9/2026 | 2/8/2029 |
| Robert Thompson | 2/9/2026 | 2/8/2029 |
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City Liaison
Lisa Edwards
509.625.6933
eedwards@spokanecity.org
City Council Liaison
Sarah Dixit
sdixit@spokanecity.org
Council Committee
Urban Experience
In Spokane
We All Belong
