Cultural Arts Commission

The Coronado Cultural Arts Commission was established by the City Council on September 26, 2011. It is a seven-member commission charged with providing recommendations and taking action to "foster the development and enjoyment of performing, visual, cultural, and other arts in Coronado" by:

• Recognizing and encouraging groups and organizations that enrich Coronado life by bringing cultural and artistic works of art and providing access to a variety of performing arts offering a diverse mix of events;
• Recommending to the City Council policies and practices to develop and promote the arts;
• Advocating for nonprofit and private arts groups operating in and for the benefit of the citizens of Coronado;
• Encouraging educational art experiences for children and citizens;
• The acquisition and exhibition of quality works of art; and
• Submitting an annual report to the City Council on the 'State of the Arts in Coronado and the activities and plans of the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission.

The Contract Arts Administrator Kelly Purvis serves as the liaison to the Cultural Arts Commission. She can be contacted at (619) 522-2633 or kpurvis@coronado.ca.us.