Arts and Cultural Board
The City of Kyle has Appointed the Arts and Cultural Board to bring the Fine Arts to the community. The Board is comprised of seven members who bring their creative energy and expertise to plan events and public displays that will encourage community members to enjoy the arts.
The Arts and Cultural Board will be making suggestions and planning Fine Art events throughout Kyle. The Board hopes to offer fun inclusive activities and displays in the areas of dance, music, theater, visual arts, and much more. The Board meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6pm at Kyle City Hall.
GENERAL STATEMENT:
The Arts and Cultural Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters relating to arts activities and events and projects that will benefit the residents of the City of Kyle (herein referenced as the “City”) and achieve the “Gold Standard” set by City Council. The Board shall advise City Council in all art-related matters, including long range planning, and allocations process regarding the use of any funds or funding available from private and/or public sources that will benefit local arts activity, project or organization serving the residents of the City; such advice and recommendations regarding the use of such funds shall not be restricted in any manner except by law.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
It will be the goal and responsibility of the Board to:
- Promote the development and utilization of a Public Arts Program for the City.
- Provide recommendations to City Council for the display of permanent and temporary art displays in and around the city.
- Provide recommendations to City Council for the enactment of cultural programs.
- Increase the understanding and enjoyment of art by Kyle residents and visitors.
- Encourage the collaboration between artists, architects, engineers, businesses, non-profit organizations, and City of Kyle Staff.
- Encourage and support arts education and art in institutions in and around the city.
- Encourage the continuing development of the City’s cultural infrastructure and its support facilities.
- Encourage participation by community and business organizations.
| Name: | Position: | Term: |
| Vacant | Seat 1 - Artist Community Representative | -09/30/25 |
| Tera Monroe | Vice Chair - Seat 3 - Artist Community Representative | 09/30/23-09/30/25 |
|
Brooke Pillifant |
Board Member - Seat 2 - Artist Community Representative | 04/11/22-09/30/24 |
| Candace Futch | Board Member - Seat 4 - Artist Community Representative | 08/15/23-09/30/24 |
| Rose Burke | Board Member - Seat 5 - Citizen Community Representative | 01/16/24-09/30/25 |
| Debra Broderick | Board Member - Seat 6 - Citizen Community Representative | 3/19/24-09/30/24 |
| Fabiana Melendez Ruiz | Board Member - Seat 7 - Business Community Representative | 01/16/24-09/30/25 |
To contact the members of the board, send email to aschmeits@cityofkyle.com.
For more information on the Arts and Cultural Board, visit the Resource Guide here.
