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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 801 W. Riverside, suite 100, Spokane WA 99201 except for December when the Commission will not meet.

Public notice of meeting date/time (PDF 78 KB)
Updated April 21, 2025

Member Term Start Term End
James Pakootas, co-chair 9/9/2024 9/9/2027
Audrey Overstreet, co-chair 2/3/2025 2/3/2028
Chris Maccini 2/3/2025 2/3/2028
Julie Shepard 7/5/2024 7/5/2027
Suzanne Ostersmith 9/9/2024 9/9/2027
Eva Silverstone 2/3/2025 2/3/2028
Don Hamilton 04/28/2025 04/28/2028
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Special Meeting Notice

Spokane Arts Commission will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, June 24, at 4:30pm at The Hamilton Studio at 1427 W. Dean Ave.

To join virtually, download the free Zoom app at your app store and go to link below:
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 822 2922 1252

Contact Information

Spokane Arts
801 W. Riverside Ave, Suite 100
Spokane, WA 99201
509.321.9614
Spokane Arts Website

Jeremy Whittington
Spokane Arts Program Director
jeremy@spokanearts.org

Paul Dillon
City Council Liaison
pdillon@spokanecity.org

Council Committee
Urban Experience