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Role and Function
Pursuant to the City of Chula Vista Charter § 600 and Municipal Code Chapter 2.33, the Cultural Arts Commission serves as a resource to advise and make recommendations to the City Council and the City Manager on cultural arts issues affecting the citizens of the City. The Commission identifies needs and supports those ideas which expand and enrich cultural arts city wide.
The Commission is composed of ten members appointed to staggered four-year terms. As listed below, all terms expire on June 30th of the year. Click here to APPLY for the Commission
Commission Members
| Member | District | Appointment Criteria | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacant | At-Large | 2026 | |
| Thelma Rufolo | 3 | Arts Professional | 2026 |
| Felix Sablan | 1 | Arts Professional | 2029 |
| Taylor Ward | 1 | Arts Professional | 2026 |
| Giancarlo Ruiz | 2 | Arts Professional | 2028 |
| Christine Brady | 4 | At-Large | 2028 |
| Ken Muraoka | 4 | At-Large | 2027 |
| Lee Kohse | 2 | Arts Professional | 2026 |
| Kate Bishop (Chair) | 2 | Arts Professional | 2026 |
| Maria Echevarria | 2 | Youth Advisory | 2027 |
Regular Meetings
| Date: | First Wednesday of each month |
| Time: | 6:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Civic Center Branch Library |