Public Arts Committee

Meetings: Monthly on the third Tuesday

Location: City Hall Annex
520 Main St.
Belton, MO 64012 

Staff Contact

Mike Ekey
Assistant City Manager of Economic Development and Community Engagement
816-892-1263

Responsibilities

The Public Arts Committee* is appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. It is comprised of individuals within the City who have interest in or a tie to public art assets. This committee is created to enrich the lives of residents and visitors by integrating art, create a sense of place, to develop a more vibrant cultural scene, create stronger social networks, build community cohesion and price and to the ensure Belton become a more desirable city in which to live.

The Public Arts Committee also oversees the selection of artists for the High Blue Gallery Space.

Members

Carol Shutt, Ward 1 - Term expires 1/9/2027
Ronald Branan, Ward 2 - Term expires 1/9/2028
Melonie White, Ward 3 - Term expires 1/9/2027
Karen Berger, Ward 4 - Term expires 1/9/2028
Allison Sharp, Citizen-at-Large - Term expires 1/9/2027
Dawn Elmore-Fricke, Citizen-at-Large - Term expires 1/9/2028
Ex-Officio Member Joe Warren, City Manager
Ex-Officio Member Mike Ekey, Staff Member
Wanda Thompson, Councilmember Liaison

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*Previous name was Public Arts Commission (R2026-003)