RCCAAF’s Board Secretary, Paula Pachon, has been appointed to City of RC’s Public Art Committee. Paula was appointed to the Committee and sworn in at City Council on July 15th. Paula succeeds RCCAAF Board Member Linda Bryan, who had served as the Foundation representative on the Committee for the past four years. Following the appointment, Paula stated “It is an honor to work with the Committee to advise the City Council on the selection, purchase, placement and maintenance of art installed by the City or on City property through the City’s Public Art Trust Fund.” The RCCAAF Board will receive updates from Paula on the current work of the Committee.
The Public Art Committee is composed of five members appointed by the City Council as follows: one member of the Planning Commission; one member of the Community and Arts Foundation; and three members of the public appointed based on relevant work experience, trade, industry, or expertise. Duties include advising the City Council regarding the selection, purchase, placement, and maintenance of art installed by the City or on City property, and expenditures from the City of Rancho Cucamonga Public Art Trust Fund. The Public Art Committee meets quarterly throughout the year. For more information about the Public Art Committee, please call the City Manager’s Office at (909) 774-2011.