Civic Arts Ed Advisory Council Mission

The Civic Arts Education Advisory Council advises the Arts Education Program Manager and the Arts Commission. The Council monitors, evaluates and makes recommendations on program content, quality and level of service. Members review and advise on facility needs and long and short term program planning. They also review and monitor outreach, grant funded and special programs which are generally in partnership with schools. They consult with faculty coordinators, parents, students, citizen groups and the Arts Commission. They work closely with the non-profit Friends of Civic Arts Education Foundation and serve as advocates to the City Council, Arts Commission, community and educational groups for the programs and special needs of Civic Arts Education.

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Term
The Advisory Council has seven members who each serve for three years. Six are appointed by the Arts Commission and one is appointed by the Clay Arts Guild. Individuals are selected based on a demonstrated interest and ability to identify and respond to community cultural and arts education needs.

Meetings
The Civic Arts Education Advisory Council meets from 9:30-11:30 a.m. the first Monday of the month at the Shadelands campus located at 111 N. Wiget Lane in Walnut Creek.

Next meeting: November 7, 2011

Members:
Note: Year in parentheses denotes when term expires.
Michael Weiner, Chair (June 2012)
Physician
Nan Siegel, Vice Chair (June 2012)
Retired Art Teacher/Interior Designer
Victoria Brandt (June 2013) 
Dietitian 
John Greitzer (June 2013) 
Transportation Planner
Gene Farley (June 2011)
Teacher/Photographer
Holly Starr Cvetich (June 2012)
Psychotherapist
Florence McAuley (June 2011)
Clay Arts Guild Appointee
Kathy Minard (June 2011)
Clay Arts Guild Alternate & Clay Arts Guild President 

City Staff Contact: Kathy Nelson, Civic Arts Education Manager