Arts, Culture & Public Life Committee
Partnering with the arts creates a competitive advantage for businesses and builds a creative, energetic, and inclusive city.
Connecting PCA Members to critical cultural assets further positions and promotes Phoenix’s commitment to building a diverse, world-class city.
CHAIR
Catrina Kahler, Artlink Inc.
VICE CHAIR
Leah Fregulia, Arizona School for the Arts
THE COMMITTEE
At the heart of any strong city is an active arts and culture community. The Arts, Culture & Public Life Committee convenes both stakeholders and advocates for supporting and partnering with the arts to attract talent, maximize business innovation, advance an inclusive city, foster placemaking, and escalate community and economic development in Phoenix.
For prospective Members, this Committee offers an invaluable opportunity to connect with city leaders, urban designers, nonprofits, educators, and a range of other professionals passionate about arts and culture.
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CURRENT INITIATIVES
Connect PCA Members to Phoenix’s arts, culture & public life assets.
Work with the City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department to develop language for an art in private development amendment and policy update.
Continue to articulate the significance of arts, culture and public life assets in promoting the economic development and competitive advantage of Greater Downtown Phoenix.
Act as a resource to developers, designers, and entrepreneurs as new Downtown Phoenix projects emerge, creating synergy between the arts and economic development.
Host the Creative City Series, a multi-faceted, cross-sector conversation about how we can Activate, Advocate, and Build the creative city we want.
2023 PUBLIC POLICY AGENDA
Advocate for local, state, and federal arts and culture funding to improve our region’s community and economic development
Create awareness for the need to implement public art requirements, favoring local artists when appropriate, in private development and recommend the appropriate text for policy.
Support creative place-making, historic preservation, and other projects and initiatives taken up by PCA that affect our region’s arts, culture, and public life.
We are so grateful to join such a powerful organization making a true difference in the communities we serve.
