Tempe Cultural Services - Tempe Municipal Arts Commission

The Tempe Municipal Arts Commission (TMAC) was established in March 1987. Members are appointed by the Mayor and serve a three-year term.

The Commission’s goals and strategies are to:

advise the Mayor and City Council on all art and cultural development,
encourage arts organizations and artists in their continuing search for artistic excellence in Tempe and
encourage and support the contribution of cultural diversity to the richness of the community’s artistic life.

TMAC committees oversee the operations of the commission.

Executive Committee Agendas and Minutes
Chair: Paul Hubbell
Vice-Chair: Linda Sleight
Oversees the mission, goals and long-range plans.

Advocacy & Communication Committee Agendas and Minutes
Chair: Donna Goyette
Coordinates and executes the commission's plan for public relations, public information and education about the arts.

Grants Committee Agendas and Minutes
Chair: Nancy Goren
Supports programs which provide the highest quality cultural opportunities in numerous venues and sites throughout the city. Advises the commission on all policy and actions necessary for implementation of the grants and partnership programs.

Public Art / Art in Private Development Committee Agendas and Minutes
Chair: Betsy Fahlman
Advises the commission on all policy and action necessary for the Public Art Program, as well as any acquisitions and loans of art made to the city.

Facilities Committee Agendas and Minutes
Chair: Ed Coyoli