Meetings:
The Milwaukie Arts Committee meets the third Wednesday at 5:30pm every month at Milwaukie City Hall, located at 10722 SE Main Street. Please check the Calendar as date and/or location may be subject to change. For information about the committee please contact the staff liaison Beth Ragel at (503) 786-7568 or ragelb@ci.milwaukie.or.us
Overview:
Based on the community’s suggestion, the Milwaukie Arts Committee was created and appointed by Milwaukie City Council in the spring of 2008. The ten-person committee quickly adopted the name “artMOB”. This name is an acronym for ‘Art--Milwaukie on Board’. The name also represents the grassroots values of our members.
The artMOB works to connect artists with resources and to connect the community with art. They encourage businesses and landlords to accommodate and attract artists and art, and they encourage YOU to include the arts in your every day life.
Website:
The artMOB maintains a website at www.artmob.net
Meeting Notes:
You can search for meeting notes by date by visiting the agendas/minutes/videos tab on the home page or by clicking on this link: http://www.ci.milwaukie.or.us/meetings
Mission:
The artMOB values being inclusive, involving kids, and inspiring others to explore new ways of thinking.
The Milwaukie Arts Committee is appointed to do the following:
A. Increase the availability of the arts, artists, and art education to the residents of the Milwaukie area;
B. Survey arts/artists and art organizations needs and recommend the roles the city should or ought to pursue in meeting such needs;
C. Assist and advise the City Council and the Planning Commission in using public art to enhance continuing development, including public structures.
D. Encourage and help promote greater opportunities to experience the arts and artists in the Milwaukie area;
E. Identify groups or organizations that could bring cultural enrichment to the Milwaukie area; this includes, but is not limited to, music, art, drama, dance, lectures and other areas as may be designated by the committee;
F. Identify funding sources for artists and arts events and help to secure such funding as necessary;
G. Work cooperatively with other community groups and sources including, but not restricted to, Milwaukie’s Neighborhood District Associations, Design and Landmarks Committee, North Clackamas School District, North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District, Clackamas Arts Action Alliance, New Century Players, Portland Waldorf and other schools in and around Milwaukie, Ledding Library, Dark Horse Comics, area arts guilds and other groups already existing, or hereafter established, to promote the arts in the community; and
H. Provide liaison and representation of the Milwaukie area to county, regional and state arts agencies.
Board or commission vacancies are filled by appointment of the Mayor with the consent of City Council. For a detailed description of the City's boards, commission and committees, please refer to the City's Municipal code, Title 2, Administration and Personnel.
