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FINE ARTS
COMMISSION
The Cupertino Fine Arts Commission is a group of citizens appointed by the Cupertino City Council, and their purpose is to foster, encourage and assist in the realization, preservation and advancement of fine arts for the benefit of the citizens of Cupertino.
Some of the commission's activities include:
Distributing fine arts grants to individuals and groups
Selecting both a Distinguished Artist and an Emerging Artist of the Year
Overseeing the selection and installation of public art
Introducing new arts and cultural events to the community
Working in partnership with local schools for student exhibits
Commissioner Names:
Dr. Nancy Canter, Second term ending Jan. '09
Robert Harrison, Chair, First term ending Jan. '11
K C Chandratreya, Partial term (does NOT count as a full term) ending Jan. '10
Jessi Kaur, Vice Chair, First term ending Jan. '11
Vacant, Term ending Jan. '09
Meetings of the Fine Arts Commission are held at 7:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of even-numbered months in city hall, conference room A, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino. All meetings are open to the public.
Click here to go to Agendas and Minutes.
Click here to go to Commission Vacancies.
Some of the commission's current projects include the following:
Working with individuals and groups who wish to donate art to the city
Developing a recommendation for a Percent for Art program
Supporting the annual student art show at the Cherry Blossom Festival
The City of Cupertino is also a proud sponsor of Free Shakespeare in the Park, which provides high quality, professional theater free of charge.
If your arts or cultural organization is located in or performs in Cupertino, and you would like to be included on this page, please contact Kimberly Smith at 408.777.3223, or send e-mail to kimberlys@cupertino.org
FINE
ARTS GRANTS
The Cupertino City Council authorizes the Fine Arts Commission to disseminate funds to individuals or organizations. However, due to budget cuts, no grant funds are available at this time. When the grants are reinstated, they are distributed based on the following criteria:
Does it encourage diverse fine arts programs for Cupertino residents based on their interest and needs?
Does it serve a wide range of citizens, or a group not already served?
Does it extend the range of fine arts activities in the community?
Does it provide for evaluation and accountability?
Normally there will be two grant cycles each year with filing deadlines of February 15 and September 15. All grant recipients will be required to submit a written evaluation of their programs at the conclusion of the project, or every six months, whichever comes first.
DISTINGUISHED & EMERGING
ARTIST AWARDS
 Distinguished Artist Award Nomination Form
Emerging Artist Award Nomination Form 
Each year the Commission presents a Distinguished Artist Award and an Emerging Artist Award to deserving artists in recognition of local talent. Each winner receives a $500 cash award and a plaque, which is presented at one of the local performances of Free Shakespeare in the Park.
Nominees for Distinguished Artist must live in or practice their art in the city. Nominees for Emerging Artist must be 30 years old or younger, and must be residents, students, or employees in the city.
Past Distinguished Artist Award Winners
More information about the Distinguished and Emerging Artist Awards is available from the City Clerk's office at 408.777.3223, or
kimberlys@cupertino.org.
Staff Contact:
Kimberly Smith, City Clerk
Office: 408.777.3223
Fax: 408.777.3366
kimberlys@cupertino.org
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