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
As of 9/24/24
