Arts Council

About

The Arts Council was established in 1985 with a mission to nurture, promote, and support high quality arts and culture activities for the community.  The goals of the Arts Council are to:

• Advocate the arts, artists, and arts organizations of Mercer Island.
• Stimulate and promote community awareness, education, and enjoyment of the fine arts.
• Support performing, visual, and literary arts programs, projects, and events.

Meetings

Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month once each Quarter (January, April, July and October) at 5:30 pm. Board and Commission meetings are being held in a hybrid format. The public is welcome to join meetings in person at Mercer Island Community & Event Center, 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, or remotely using Zoom.

Agendas, Minutes, and Videos

Visit the meetings page to view Arts Council meeting agendas, review past meeting minutes, or find links to meeting videos. 

Staff Liaison

Katie Herzog
Recreation Supervisor
katie.herzog@mercerisland.gov

Membership

Seven volunteer residents comprise the Arts Council. Members should possess a broad perspective on arts and culture. A City Councilmember also serves as liaison to the group.

Members are appointed to four-year terms by the City Council running June 1-May 31. Arts Council members should be able to commit an estimated eight hours of time each month to board activities. Click HERE for an application. 

Members

Click HERE to email the Arts Council.