Public Art Advisory Committee

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Left to Right: Nia Jacobs, Sarita Schreiber, Sarah Miller, Eric Murphy, Marcus Guillard, Kaitlin Kushner, Katerina Leventi, Mario Hernandez, Sabina Kariat, Mario Navasero

The Public Art Advisory Committee works with staff to develop program policies and procedures and approves sites, budgets, selection methods, and proposals for public art in Oakland.

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About

The PAAC is a nine-member advisory body to the City Council on programs and projects related to public art in Oakland. They meet on the first Monday of every month from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at City Hall.

Current Public Art Advisory Committee Members:

  • Marcus Guillard
  • Mario Hernandez
  • Nia Jacobs
  • Sabina Kariat
  • Kaitlin Kushner
  • Katerina Leventi (Co-chair)
  • Sarah Miller (Co-chair)
  • Mario Navasero
  • Sarita Schreiber

PAAC Member Bios

Requirements: Committee members serve three-year terms, fulfilling the Committee's requirements outlined on this PAAC website.

How to apply: You can apply at this link: Apply to City Boards and Commissions. For questions, please contact the Committee staff member below.

Staff to the Committee

Kristen Zaremba
Public Art Coordinator, Cultural Affairs Division
Economic & Workforce Development Department
Phone: (510) 238-2155
Email: kzaremba@oaklandca.gov

Josie de Mira
Assistant Public Art Coordinator, Cultural Affairs Division
Economic & Workforce Development Department
Phone: (510) 238-2006
Email: jdemira@oaklandca.gov

The Public Art Advisory Committee works with City staff to develop Oakland's Public Art Program and keep it running smoothly. The committee advises the City Administrator, Cultural Affairs Commission, Mayor, and City Council on matters pertaining to public art in Oakland. Members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council.

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