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Museum and Cultural Advisory Board

The Museum and Cultural Advisory Board is a group of Mayor-appointed Mesa citizens who have an interest in cultural activities and support the Arts and Culture Department. Among their duties, they advise City Council on policies relating to arts and culture facilities and services; advise City Council on policies relating to Public Art; make recommendations to City Council on fees and charges; attend programs and events of the Arts and Culture Department and of the greater arts and culture community; and advocate as individuals, as appropriate, on behalf of arts and culture.

The Museum and Cultural Advisory Board Staff Liaison is Sarah Goedicke, who can be contacted at sarah.goedicke@mesaaz.gov or 480.644.6607.

Date and Time:

The Board meets the fourth Thursday of every other month beginning in July at 4:00 p.m. except in November, when they meet on the third Thursday of the month.
Location: Rotates between Mesa Art Center, Arizona Museum of Natural History, and the i.d.e.a Museum, with a virtual Zoom option. Details can be found on the City of Mesa’s public notice calendar. The Board welcomes any comments and/or concerns.

Board Members:

Annalisa Alvrus	Term expires 6/30/27
Katelyn Armbruster	Term expires 6/30/27
Claudia Bloom	Term expires 6/30/25
Angela Buer	Term expires 6/30/25
Colleen Byron	Term expires 6/30/27
Greg DeSimone	Term expires 6/30/25
Todd Hanle	Term expires 6/30/26
Bradley Peterson	Term expires 6/30/26
Karen Rolston	Term expires 6/30/26
Melvin Van Vorst	Term expires 6/30/26
Nick Willis	Term expires 6/30/25