The Takoma Park Arts and Humanities Commission, established in 2003, serves in an official advisory role to the City Council on all matters related to the arts and humanities, which promote, coordinate and strengthen public programs to further cultural development of the City.

For information on the activities of the Commission, please click on the following links:

• Creative Vision: A Cultural Plan for the City of Takoma Park (.pdf)
• Exhibition Opportunities
• Poetry Opportunities
• Public Art Program

Membership

The Arts and Humanities Commission consists of 15 members, appointed by the Takoma Park City Council, who serve staggered three-year terms. Individuals can serve on the Commission for a maximum of two consecutive terms. Not more than five nonresidents may be appointed to the Commission.

Meeting Schedule

The Arts and Humanities Commission meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 7:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. in the Hydrangea Room at the Takoma Park Community Center - Sam Abbot Citizen’s Center, 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park. The meetings are open to the public.

For more information, please contact the Commission at:

City of Takoma Park, Maryland
Arts and Humanities Commission
7500 Maple Avenue
Takoma Park MD 20912
301-891-7224
ahc@takomagov.org

updated: 12/17/2009