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 are to advise City Council on policies relating to arts and cultural 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 cultural community; advocate as individuals, as appropriate, on behalf of arts and culture.

Date and Time:

The Board meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
Location: Mesa Arts Center, One East Main Street, third floor (across the Bridge) south Studios conference room, unless otherwise posted.

Board Members

Nancy Aposhian, nancy.aposhian1@gmail.com, term expires June 30, 2014

Joe Cooper, Jac.arc@gmail.com, term expires June 30, 2013
Vincent DiBella, vince@sdarch.com, term expires June 30, 2012

Keiko Dilbeck, ktdilbeck@gmail.com, term expires June 30, 2012

Merlin Ellis, merlinls@mingspring.com, Vice-Chair, term expires June 30, 2013

Natasha Karadsheh, karadshehconsulting@gmail.com, term expires June 30, 2014
Dr. D. Kent Layton, dklaz@aol.com, term expires June 30, 2013
Lars Nielson, Jr., lpnielson@gmail.com, Chair, term expires June 30, 2011

Wesley Ringel, wdr06@hampshire.edu, term expires June 30, 2014
Dr. Robbi Venditti, rmccleney@cox.net, term expires June 30, 2012

Pamela Williams, pgtw@cox.net, term expires June 30, 2012

As of 1/11/2011