Public Arts Advisory Commission

The Public Arts Advisory Commission has seven members appointed by the Mayor for four-year terms. The Commission helps the City choose and install public art throughout West Des Moines.

Meetings: The Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm. Meetings are held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 4200 Mills Civic Parkway.

If you want to serve on the Commission, please complete an online application.

View the Public Art Master Plan (PDF)

Learn more about Public Art in West Des Moines


Commission Members

Current Public Arts Advisory Commission Members and Term Dates
Commission Member Term Term Ends
Virginia Barrett 1st March 31, 2027
Ryan Crane 3rd March 31, 2027
Naomi Hamlett  1st March 31, 2030 
Tami Kitner 1st March 31, 2027
Mahesh Mathrubutham 2nd March 31, 2029
Jeff Phillips 4th March 31, 2030
Amenda Tate 2nd March 31, 2029

For more information, please call Parks & Recreation at 515-222-3444 or email parkrec@wdm.iowa.gov.

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September 24, 2026 5:30 pm - 10:59 pm Not IncludedNot Included
October 22, 2026 5:30 pm - 10:59 pm Not IncludedNot Included
November 26, 2026 5:30 pm - 10:59 pm Not IncludedNot Included
January 28, 2027 5:30 pm - 10:59 pm Not IncludedNot Included
February 25, 2027 5:30 pm - 10:59 pm Not IncludedNot Included

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