Boston Art Commission

Description:

Approves and sites new public art on City of Boston property. In addition, the Commission preserves and protects all monuments, paintings, statues, fountains and memorials on City property.
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Department:

Arts, Tourism, and Special Events

Contact:

Karen Goodfellow

Authority:

City

Term:

5 Years

Legislation:

City Ordinance, Chapter 5-2.1

Commissioners all appointed by the Mayor. One from 3 candidates nominated by the Boston Society of Architects; one from 3 candidates nominated by the Copley Society of Boston; one from 3 nominated by the Museum of Fine Arts; one from 3 nominated by the Trustees of the Boston Public Library; and the Executive Director of the Office of Arts and Humanities who serves Ex officio.

Schedule:

1st Monday of the month

Location:

Room 802 - Boston City Hall, Boston, MA 02201

Stipend:

0

Residency Required:

Yes

Seats*:

4

Email:

BAC@cityofboston.gov

Commission Members:


MemberAppointedExpiresStatusTitle
Lynn Kortenhaus09/06/200605/01/2010Holdover
Edward Saywell02/06/200901/21/2014Active
Christopher CookEx Officio
Mayor MeninoEx Officio
Carol Burns05/01/200305/01/2005Holdover
Prataap Patrose10/01/200810/01/2013Active

*Alternates/Maximum committee members and Ex Officio members may vary total member count