The Public Art Committee helps guide public art projects throughout the city—such as murals, installations, and creative placemaking 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 contact Recreation Supervisor I, Jessennia Taimani, at 510-578-4412 or via email at jessennia.taimani@newarkca.gov

Committee Members

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

Jessica Lopez,
Term expires 5/2028

Lucia Gutierrez
Term expires 5/2028

Kristina Garcia-Santiago
Term expires 5/2028

Erin Evers
Term expires 5/2028

Susan Helmer
Term expires 5/2030

Alyssa Lopez
Term expires 5/2030

Diana Wittebort
Term expires 5/2030

Ish Amitoj Kaur
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

City Staff:  Recreation Supervisor I, Jessennia Taimani.