About the commission
The commission implements the City Hall Arts Master Plan and advises the City Council on issues related to public art. Projects include raising funds for the purchase of City Hall art, overseeing rotating and temporary exhibits of art, developing a community strategy for public art, and selecting or rejecting art offered for donation. Established by City Council policy.
Upcoming meetings
The Arts Commission usually meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m..
February 11, 2025, 3:30pm
Calapooia Room, City Hall
March 11, 2025, 3:30pm
Calapooia Room, City Hall
Staff liaison
Kim Lyddane
Parks & Recreation Director
541-917-7769
Currently exhibiting in City Hall:
Interested in exhibiting at City Hall?
Albany Arts Appreciation Award Recipients
2024:
- Program: Albany Civic Theater Youth Program
- Individuals: Stephanie Low and Eileen Hinckle
Members
| Name | Appointed | By | Expires | Full Term* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Streitberger | 1/12/2022 | Ward 1-b | 12/31/2024 | 1st |
| Leesa Bright VC | 1/12/2022 | Ward 3-b | 12/31/2024 | 1st |
| Maddie McGregor | 1/30/2023 | Ward 1-a | 12/31/2025 | 1st |
| Amanda Dant | 1/30/2023 | Ward 2-a | 12/31/2025 | 1st |
| Keith Lohse C | 1/13/2021 | Ward 3-a | 12/31/2026 | 2nd |
| Vacant | APPLY | Mayor | 12/31/2026 | — |
| Carolyn McLeod | 5/10/2023 | Ward 2-b | 12/31/2026 | 1st |
C = Chair; VC = Vice Chair
Membership information
Founding document(s): Res 3740
Number of members: 7
Term of office: 3 years.
*(Appointments within six months of position start date are considered full term.)
Membership requirements: At least two members of the Commission shall be a representative of the local arts community or have a background or professional knowledge of the arts.
Principal place of residence within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Albany. (Res 6797)
Each council member shall have one counterpart from within their ward whenever possible with nominations ratified by the Council.
Meeting materials
There are no documents available for this group in 2025.
Public Meetings Law Grievances
OAR 199-050-0070 requires us to publish contact information for submitting a grievance alleging violation of the Oregon public meetings laws. Written grievances may be submitted by email to
