Thank you for your interest in becoming a Student Commissioner for the City of Glendale Arts and Culture Commission. We are excited to collaborate with students who can represent the youth of Glendale and provide valuable perspectives to our work.

Ex Officio Student Commissioners are active, non-voting members of the Arts and Culture Commission. It is an opportunity for students to share their experience and expertise. Duties include the following: promote art activities and education; recognize achievement in the arts; serve as an advisory group on the arts to the Council and City boards and commissions, and advise the Council on the need for inclusion of, and the role of arts in economic development. In addition, the Commission offers support and assistance to existing organizations involved in the arts and/or culture in Glendale; reinforces the City's identity and civic pride through arts and culture; recognizes the importance of the arts in the City's quality of life; and perform other duties as may be imposed upon it by the City Council. Term for being a Student Commissioner is 1 year from your start date.

The commission meets on the third Thursday of each month from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, and attendance in person is mandatory for all meetings. To be eligible for this position, you must be a student, reside in the City of Glendale, and be under the age of 25. Additionally, a minimum commitment of 3 hours of meeting times and 2 hours of preparation time per month on commission work is required, and reliable transportation is necessary.

For more information, please visit the Arts and Culture Commission Webpage or email the commission at artsandculture@glendaleca.gov.

 Applications for the Student Commissioner will close on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM PST.