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About the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission (CAC)

The Office of Arts and Culture is advised by an eighteen-member Arts and Culture Advisory Commission (formerly known as the Cultural Affairs Commission) appointed by the Dallas City Council. The Commission acts as an advisory body to the City Manager and the City Council.

Members
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Members By Gender

57%
Female (8)

43%
Male (6)

Members By Race

Asian^*

7%(1)

Black^*

29%(4)

Hispanic

14%(2)

White^*

50%(7)

Other ^* ^**

0%(0)

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Members By Gender

33%
Female (1)

67%
Male (2)

Members By Race

Asian^*

0%(0)

Black^*

33%(1)

Hispanic

67%(2)

White^*

0%(0)

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Mission

To encourage concern about cultural affairs in the city of Dallas

Purpose

The commission shall act as an advisory body to the City Manager and the City Councl on cultural policies and procedures, including cultural diversity.

Duties

Make recommendations concerning the establishment and implementation of cultural policies and procedures, including cultural diversity;
Make recommendations concerning the design, operation, and use of city facilities devoted to the arts and other cultural activities;
Make recommendations to encourage the development of cultural programs and activities involving emerging cultural organizations and artists, with special emphasis on the development of ethnic and minority artists and arts organizations;
Make recommendations concerning the expenditure of city funds on cultural programs, facilities, and organizations;
Make recommendations to create opportunities for all citizens of the city to have access to the arts and the means of cultural expression; and performing other duties assigned by the city council or requested by the city manager.