Published on August 04, 2026
AMES, Iowa – Ames Mayor John Haila is seeking a volunteer to fill an open position on the Public Art Commission (PAC). The volunteer would fill out the remainder of the unexpired term, and the position would be eligible for reappointment.
Interested candidates must be residents of Ames and may fill out an application online at www.CityOfAmes.org/BoardsAndCommissions. Paper applications are available in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 515 Clark Ave. Applications are due by Friday, Aug. 21.
PAC establishes public art philosophy and develops a public art plan for the community. The Commission monitors the public art budget and recommends funding allocations for public art within City facilities. It develops guidelines for selecting artwork, seeks private and governmental funding for public art, and develops educational, promotional projects for public arts programming. This commission meets at 5:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month.
For more information, visit the PAC website at www.CityofAmes.org/PAC.
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