Malibu Arts Commission

The City Council demonstrated a commitment to the arts by creating the Malibu Arts Commission, formerly known as the Cultural Arts Commission (M.M.C. Chapter 2.26), and appointing five members of the community and one ex-officio member as Commissioners. The Commission makes recommendations to the Council with respect to matters concerning the cultural arts policy, facility rental fee policies for local arts organizations, arts-related General Fund Grant applications, use of City parks for arts-related events, purchase of art by the City,  arts programs sponsored by the City, outreach to Malibu artists and arts organizations, use of cultural spaces at Malibu City Hall, and such other matters as directed by the City Council, in addition to following the Malibu Arts Commission Mission Statement. 

Visit the Malibu Arts Commission website for information on performing, visual, and literary artists. The website is operated by City staff under the advisement of the Malibu Arts Commission.  

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Meetings

  • 9:30 AM
  • Fourth Tuesday of each month

Agendas & Minutes

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Members

Name Appointed Date
Appointment Ends
Appointed By
Pamela Conley Ulich February 10, 2025 January 2029 Conrad
Lotte Cherin January 11, 2021 January 2029 Uhring
Peter Jones January 11, 2021 January 2029 Silverstein
Dennis Smith February 24, 2025 January 2027 Riggins
Maureen Haldeman December 8, 2025 January 2027 Stewart

Commission Assignments

On November 11, 2025, Council unanimously approved a three-year Strategic Plan (2025-2028). Council and Commissions work on priorities established in the Strategic Plan, which includes seven primary goals and 27 discrete projects to respond to the community's priority needs.

Staff Contact

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PARTICIPATION

Individuals may serve on only one commission, board, or committee at any given time, in accordance with Council Policy No. 48 – Opportunity to Serve (adopted February 25, 2013). No compensation is paid for participation on any of the City's boards, commissions, or committees.

Active City Councilmembers may not be appointed as a member of any City board, commission, or committee. Councilmembers do serve on City Council Subcommittees and Ad Hoc Committees.