Commission for the Arts
The Arlington Commission for the Arts advises the County on policy and program development, oversees the grants and public art programs, advocates for the arts in Arlington and acts as a liaison between the arts community and the County. Arts Commission members are appointed by the County Board.
Members of the Arts Commission also work with Cultural Affairs staff to administer arts and cultural grants. For more information about grants, click here.
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. unless indicated below. Meetings take place at Arlington Cultural Affairs 3700 South Four Mile Run Drive. Free parking is available behind the building. Please enter through the back of the building where is says Cultural Affairs. All guests are asked to sign in.
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Meeting Materials and Information |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - VIRTUAL |
June 24 - Meeting Agenda(DOCX, 39KB) |
| Wednesday, July 22, 2026 |
CANCELED |
| Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - VIRTUAL |
September 23 - Meeting Agenda(PDF, 102KB) |
| Wednesday, October 28, 2026 |
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| Wednesday, November 18, 2026 - VIRTUAL |
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| Wednesday, January 27, 2027 |
MEET AND GREET |
| Wednesday, February 24, 2027 - VIRTUAL |
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| Wednesday, March 24, 2027 |
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| Wednesday, April 28, 2027 - VIRTUAL |
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| Wednesday, May 26, 2027 |
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| Wednesday, June 23, 2027 - VIRTUAL |
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To provide written public comment, submit your comments online by 12 noon the day of the meeting. They will be shared with the commission members at the beginning of the meeting.
To speak at the meeting, sign up here before 12 noon the day of the meeting. Real time registration will not be available during the meeting. Pre-registered speakers will be emailed further instructions.
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For any questions related to the Arts Commission, its members, or upcoming meetings, please contact Sharon Raphael at 703-228-0837 or sraphael@arlingtonva.us.
Public Art Committee Information
Arts Commission Special Meetings and Committee Meetings
Creative Placemaking Grant Review: Saturday, April 5, 2025, 9:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. 3700 South Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA 22205 or join us virtually here - Agenda(PDF, 151KB)
Arlington Commission for the Arts, Grant Approval: (Virtual) Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Join meeting here.
Engagement Committee Meeting: (Virtual) Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Join meeting here.
Equity Committee Meeting (Virtual): April 16th, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Join meeting here.