Arts Commission

Meetings

Regular Meetings are held the third Monday of the month from 5pm to 6pm and based on a quorum of commissioners' availability at City Hall Lobby Conference Room, 102 S Holden Street, Warrensburg, Missouri.  The Public is encouraged to attend.
 

Agendas & Minutes


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.  To request an item be added to the agenda please contact either the Chairman or the City Clerk.

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Check out this trifold brochure created to promote the arts in Warrensburg!  It showcases just some of the great art opportunities located in our city. 

Radio Updates

Hear updates on KOKO the second Thursday of every month. 



Establishment

The commission shall establish and oversee programs related to public awareness of, accessibility to, participation in and support for arts and cultural activities in the City of Warrensburg.

Community Arts Grants Guidelines and Application

Members Term Expiring
Cindy Bechtol October 2024
Vacant (Warrensburg R-VI School Rep) October 2023
Allison Robbins, Chair October 2024
Sarah Chamberlin (UCM Rep) October 2027
Steve Carter (Business Rep) October 2027
Hannah Clark October 2023
Sue Kraus October 2026
Eddie Osborne City Council Rep.
Marcella McCoy Staff Liaison

Membership/ Term Limit

The Warrensburg Arts Commission shall consist of seven (7) persons to be appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council. Each will serve a term of five (5) years commencing October 1, or until their successor is duly appointed.

Duties & Responsibilities

(a) To report to and advise the city council regarding arts within the city;

(b) To hold regular public meetings and maintain written minutes of its proceedings;

(c) To solicit and oversee grants, gifts and donations from public and private sources for arts purposes;

(d) To recommend city funding of, or participation in, arts and cultural programs and activities;

(e) To facilitate and make recommendations for technical assistance and professional assistance to arts and cultural administrators and professionals;

(f) To engage in planning and goal setting for future arts and cultural development;

(g) To cooperate with other public and private entities to accomplish the purposes of the commission;

(h) To exercise those powers delegated by RSMo 67.750 to 67.780, and as amended, consistent with its purposes set forth in this chapter; and

(i) To establish committees for the oversight of specific projects or programs and to designate members of those committees that may be members of the commission or other qualified individuals, which committees shall report to the commission on their work.