Mission Statement: Our mission is to create diverse cultural art experiences that engage the community by: - pursuing the active participation and cooperation of the art community, government, business, education, and private sector,
- providing resources and opportunities for both the art community and art patrons to experience art in their daily lives, and
- developing new and exciting cultural initiatives that encourage economic growth.
Vision Statement:
Recognized as the regional model for innovative and vibrant cultural arts; nurturing an arts-focused community where people desire to live, work, and visit!
Short Term Goals (to be reviewed quarterly in May, Aug, Nov, Feb):
- Develop a database of contact information for various people (artists, volunteers and patrons) and organizations, an inventory of spaces for events, resources, and calendar of events.
- Hold promotions, events, and fundraisers.
- Partner with other organizations, including event planning.
- Maintain an organizational structure and business plan (budget).
- Develop a public art policy
Long Term Goals (to be reviewed annually):
- Determine the need for a Cultural Arts Center, as well as funding options and possible locations.
- Establish a foundation and develop a long term business plan and staffing needs.
- Raise funds through annual events and grants.
Members Tim Vetang, Chairperson
Alexia Monaco, Vice-Chair
Mary Ann Diggory, Secretary
Kent Gallagher
Carolyn Hill
Victor Portincaso,
Acting Treasurer
Jan Schmuckal
Douglas Holzrichter
The Cultural Arts Commission meets the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers,
located at 109 James Street.
To contact the Cultural Arts Commission, please call
630-938-4530 or email them at culturalarts@geneva.il.us