The Public Art Committee helps guide public art projects throughout the city—such as murals, installations, and creative place making efforts—that reflect Newark’s character and community. The Public Art Committee serves in an advisory role to the City Council and supports the planning and development of visual public art across Newark. 

For more information please reach out via email at publicart@newarkca.gov

City Staff: Recreation Supervisor I, Jessennia Taimani.

Public Art Committee - Meetings, Agenda, and Minutes

Committee Members

Committee members are appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council.

Lucia Gutierrez - Committee Chair
Term expires 5/2028

Ish Amitoj Kaur - Committee  Vice Chair
Term expires 5/2030

Jessica Lopez
Term expires 5/2028

Erin Evers

Term expires 5/2028

Term expires 5/2030

Alyssa Lopez
Term expires 5/2030

Diana Wittebort
Term expires 5/2030

Mayor of the City of Newark has appointed Raul Penaloza to the non-voting high school member position on the Public Art Committee for a term expiring May 23, 2027.