There are vacancies on the ACAC. Help shape the arts and culture in our community – JOIN THE COMMITTEE
The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee advises the City Commission in its effort to support, facilitate and grow an empowered and vital arts, cultural and creative community.
This committee was established on January 28, 1991 by the City Commission to serve as a conduit between the people of the City of Marquette and their government to celebrate diverse cultural heritages and foster artistic expression.
Today the committee continues to serve as the voice of the people of Marquette in the active advisement on the work of the City Office of Arts and Culture by setting direction and priorities for staff and making formal recommendations to the City Commission. This committee is dedicated to support the ongoing goal to support, facilitate and grow an empowered and vital arts, cultural and creative community in Marquette, MI.
Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (ACAC):
When/Where? The first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Peter White Public Library’s Peter White Conference Room.
Who can join? There are 9 members of the ACAC. Current Roster
- You must be a city resident and have lived here for least one year
- over 18 years old
- have an interest in local arts and culture
You do not have to have any professional experience in the arts. Preferred qualifications are a positive attitude, curiosity about ongoing projects, and a community-centered approach to lifting up arts and culture in Marquette!
What happens during a meeting? The ACAC meets once a month for 1-1.5 hours and adheres to an agenda set by the chair. Agenda items pertain to ongoing and upcoming projects and policies for the City of Marquette that impact local arts and culture. MINUTES AND AGENDAS
How can I apply? Our city website has an online application that allows you to apply for any city committee with vacancies. APPLY HERE
Who can attend? Michigan’s Open Meetings Act ensures that all city committee meetings are held in a public place, with notice, and offer an opportunity for public comment. General public may attend any meeting but should not participate in the discussion. An opportunity for public comment is offered at the beginning and the end of every meeting.
What is public comment? “Public comment” is a dedicated section of the meeting agenda where any person can speak on any issue they want. You don’t need to be a resident of the city to make public comment, but you need to share your name and address at the beginning of your comment. Comments are limited to three minutes.
More about effective use of public comments: https://publicinterestnetwork.org/resources/public-comment-at-government-meetings-how-to-make-your-voice-heard/
All City Committees are important to a healthy and vibrant community. Creative thinkers are essential to all operations so if you are an artist or already involved in the local arts and culture community please consider volunteering for any of our other committees! Artists and culture bearers contributing to the policies and projects of other city departments are essential to a holistic and diverse community.
The City office of Arts and Culture is also the staff liaison to the Marquette Public Art Commission.
