The Fine Arts Commission is a group of citizens appointed by the 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 (also see Municipal Code 2.92.080 Powers and Functions). Please visit the Commissions page for information on how to apply. Regular meetings are held on the 4th Monday of every other month (odd months) and more often as necessary at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall, Conference Room C. 

If you wish to send an e-mail to the Fine Arts Commission, please use the following email address: fineartscommission@cupertino.org

Commissioners

Rajeswari Mahalingam, Chair
Second term ending 1/30/21
rmahalingam@cupertino.org   

Sudha Kasamsetty, Vice Chair
First term ending 1/30/23
skasamsetty@cupertino.org

Janki Chokshi
second term ending 1/30/23
jchokshi@cupertino.org 

Sonia Dhami
Partial term ending 1/30/21
sdhami@cupertino.org

Diana Matley
Second Term ending 1/30/22
dmatley@cupertino.org

Some of the commission's activities include:

• Review and approval of public art proposals
• Awards programs such as:
  • Distinguished Artist of the Year
  • Emerging Artist of the Year; and 
  • Young Artists of the Year  
• Art in unexpected places
• Working in partnership with local schools for student recognition
• Serving on art competition panels
• Community outreach
  
  

Related Links

Agenda and Minutes

Minutes Archives

Commission Membership

Current Commission Vacancies

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