The Arts and Culture Commission is dedicated to enhancing the City of Altoona with physical and interactive works of art. The Commission develops our community arts and cultural initiatives to be an impactful experience for residents and visitors.
The Commission meets the second Monday of each month. View upcoming meetings on our Calendar.
Commission members serve 2 year terms. Current commission members include:
Commission Member |
Term Expires |
Christina Lynn* |
Jan. 2026 |
Sarah Kavalier |
Jan. 2025 |
Alex Payne |
Jan. 2025 |
Mike Lambert |
Jan. 2026 |
Chad Taylor |
Jan. 2025 |
Calan Smidt |
Jan. 2025 |
Beverly Sells |
Jan. 2025 |
*Indicates Board President
If you are interested in volunteering for a position on the Arts & Culture Commission, you can apply by clicking
here.
Call for Artists - Olde Town MuralThe Altoona Arts and Culture Commission received 66 applications from artists to commission a mural in the Olde Town neighborhood. The mural will be located on the side of the Borseth Law Office (111 2nd St SE) and will be part of a new pocket park, connecting the historic Olde Town neighborhood with the nearby Vern Willey II Bike Trail. A selection process for this project is underway.
CORNival Celebrates Agricultural Milestone
The Arts & Culture Commission unveiled 20 corn cob statues in July 2023 to mark the 100 year anniversary of the first planting of hybrid seed corn. This milestone was achieved on a farm that is now in present-day Altoona. The statues were displayed at city events all summer long, and were rotated on special display through the city in between events. Permanent placement for the statues is underway, until then you can visit them across the Altoona community on their winter tour. Find statue locations by clicking here.