Cultural Arts Commission

Overview

The Cultural Arts Commission is appointed by the City Council and serves as an advisory board to the City Council, Sherwood Urban Renewal Agency Board of Directors and staff on arts and cultural programming, policies, planning, and management. The Commission consists of up to nine members who serve a three year term. Eight of the members must live within the Sherwood city limits and one member must live within the 97140 zip code.

The Commission shall:

  • Identify needs and facilitate arts initiatives that serve the City, expanding and enriching the cultural life of Sherwood.
  • Develop cultural arts policies and make recommendations to City Council with regard to public art and arts programming.
  • Promote the utilization of the Sherwood Center for the Arts as a venue for performances and events, promoting cultural tourism.

The Cultural Arts Commission generally meets on the third Monday of every month at 6:30 pm at the Center for the Arts, 22689 SW Pine Street, Sherwood, Oregon.  

If you would like to contact the Commission, please email the following address: CulturalArtsCommission@sherwoodoregon.gov.

All meetings are open to the public. See “meeting materials” for agendas, and to verify the date, time, and location or format. (Note: you may need to change the default view for the date range to see future or past meetings.)

Citizen comments may be provided in person, in writing or by telephone. Written comments must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of a scheduled meeting start time by email to Chanda Hall at hallc@sherwoodoregon.gov and must clearly state that it is intended as a general Citizen Comment for this meeting. To provide comments by telephone during the live meeting, email Chanda Hall  or call (503) 625-4278 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting start time in order to receive dial-in instructions. Per Council Rules Ch. 2 Section (V)(D)(5), Citizen Comments, “Speakers shall identify themselves by their names and by their city of residence.” Anonymous comments will not be accepted into the meeting record.

If you require ADA accommodations, please contact Chanda Hall (503) 625-4278 at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting time.

Our public art plan provides a vision for public art in Sherwood, mapping a way forward for neighborhoods, businesses, civic groups, and city staff to implement art in public spaces. Public art at its best invites fresh discovery, promotes meaningful connections, and adds to the livability and vibrancy of our city.

Click on the links below to access the Sherwood Public Art Master Plan and the Sherwood Murals Plan.

The Murals Plan includes proposal forms and the specific process for implementing murals in Sherwood. Anyone can submit an idea for a mural design or location to the Commission—including individual artists or a group of artists, a building owner, a business owner, a non-profit organization, a citizen or citizen group, or a neighborhood association. Please look through the materials on this website and email Chanda Hall, Center for the Arts Manager, if you have any questions or ideas. You may also submit ideas to the Cultural Arts Commission by emailing CulturalArtsCommission@sherwoodoregon.gov

The Cultural Arts Commission is made up of Sherwood citizens and is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all, and encourages individuals and organizations from all backgrounds and experience levels to submit ideas. All artistic styles are welcome.

A wall displaying various small, colorful paintings featuring animals and landscapes in a gallery setting.

Supporting Documents

pdfSherwood Public Art Master Plan pdfSherwood Public Art Murals Plan pdfBoards & Commissions Application Fillable Form