Public Arts Advisory Commission

Committee Overview 

The Public Arts Advisory Commission's general purpose is to advise the Mayor and Council concerning policies regarding the role and value of public art and to make recommendations to the Mayor and council regarding requests to donate or loan works of art to the city.

Public Arts Advisory Commission in Municode

Meeting Time, Date, & Location 

Time 9:30 am
Date 1st Tuesday of January, April, July, and October
Location City Hall, 419 Fulton Street,Room 110
Peoria, IL 61602

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View the agendas and minutes.


Commission Members

  1. Richard Zuckerman

    Non Profit Art Group, Chair

    June 30, 2023 - June 30, 2026


  1. Shirlese Lewis

    General Requirement

    April 11, 2023 - June 30, 2024 


  1. Kari Burg-Braggs

    Resident At-Large

    June 30, 2023 - June 30, 2026


  1. Mae Gilliland Wright

    ArtsPartners Executive Director

    June 30, 2023 - June 30, 2026


  1. Betty Jane Lawrence

    General Requirement

    July 27, 2021- June 30, 2024 


  1. Jane Ohaver

    Representative of Business Located in Downtown or Warehouse District

    June 30, 2022 - June 23, 2025


  1. Perry Johnson

    Resident of Downtown or Warehouse District

    June 22, 2021 - June 30, 2024


  1. Bill Conger

    Resident Artist

    June 22, 2021 - June 30, 2024 


  1. DeMarcus Hamilton

    Resident Artist

    July 25, 2023 - June 30, 2024