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San Mateo County


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Arts Commission

San Mateo Arts Commission

The Arts Commission consists of five members, appointed by the Board of Supervisors, each residing in one of the supervisorial districts. The members of the Commission are :

  • Cindy Zheng (1st District)
  • Dildar Gill Pisani (2nd District)
  • Sherrill Swan (3rd District)
  • Karen Chew (4th District)
  • Lisa Steel (5th District)

The Commission was formed to promote and encourage the arts, to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors, to prepare and update the county’s strategic and cultural plan and act as a liaison with arts organizations  to ensure collaboration and coordination related to culture and art activities in San Mateo County. Contact the Commission at artscommission@co.sanmateo.ca.us.

Galleries

The County Arts Commission has two galleries in County facilities that features works by local artists. Shows are currently booked through October/November 2011. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Caldwell Gallery
Hall of Justice
400 County Center
Redwood City, CA 94063

The Community Gallery
Hall of Justice, lower level
400 County Center
Redwood City, CA 94063

Caldwell and Community Galleries Exhibit Schedule
2010
July/August - Sequoia Art Group
Sept/October - Linden Street Warehouse
Nov/Dec - Main Street Gallery
2011
Jan/Feb - Tangerine Arts
Mar/Apr - Women's Show
May/June - ?
Jul/Aug - Redwood City Art Center
Sept/Oct - 1022 N. Idaho Artists

The County Arts Commission is also partnering with Artsopolis an online resource that features art events in San Mateo and allows artists to advertise their own events. Registry is free. Visit www.discoversmc.com.

The Commission develops annually a budget and work plan.

Arts Commission Meetings

Held on each even numbered month.

Time: 12:00-1:30 pm

Meeting Location: 455 County Center, 4th Floor, Room #401, Redwood City

2010 Dates: March 1st, April 19th May 3rd, June 21st July 19th, August 14th, September 20, October 18th, December 20th

Commission Meeting Documents in .PDF


Agendas 2010

Agendas 2009

Agendas 2008

  • December (cancelled)
  • November 17th
  • October 20th
  • September 15th
  • August 18th
  • July 21st
  • June 16th (cancelled)
  • May 19th (cancelled)
  • April 21st 
  • March 17th
  • February 19th
  • January 22nd

Agendas 2007

Agendas 2006

  • December 18th
  • November 20th
  • October 16th
  • September 18th
  • August 21st (cancelled)
  • August 10th Special Meeting
  • July 17th
  • June 19th
  • May 15th
  • April 17th
  • March 20th
  • February 13th
  • January 28th - The Arts Commission will hold a working retreat from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Captain's House in Coyote Point Park.
  • January 9th (cancelled)

Agendas 2005


Minutes 2010

Minutes 2009

Minutes 2008

  • December (cancelled)
  • November 17th
  • October 20th
  • September 15th
  • August 18th
  • July 21st
  • June 16th (cancelled)
  • May 19th (cancelled)
  • April 21st
  • March 17th
  • February 19th
  • January 22nd

Minutes 2007

Minutes 2006

Minutes 2005