Durham Cultural Advisory Board & Public Art Committee Meeting
February 27, 2026 · Durham, NC
Attendees
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Karim Baer
(DCAB Member)
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Barbara Lau
(DCAB Member)
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Curtis Berzofsky
(DCAB Student Member)
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Pamela Bond
(DCAB Member)
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Emily Wynn Ensminger
(DCAB Member)
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Santos Flores
(DCAB Member)
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R. Scott Frawley
(DCAB Member)
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Joseph Jordan
(DCAB Chair)
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Joey G. Medrano
(DCAB Member)
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Margaret McNab
(DCAB Vice Chair)
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Laura Ritchie
(DCAB Member)
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Vanessa Smart
(DCAB Member)
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Jaime Chaves
(PAC Member)
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Amanda Frystock-Ronan
(PAC Member)
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Mark Iwinski
(PAC Co-Chair)
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Malinda Love
(PAC Member)
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Anjali Mathew
(PAC Member)
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Rachel Mutschler
(PAC Member)
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Molly Trask-Price
(PAC Member)
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Heather Wilson
(PAC Co-Chair)
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Jaci Field
(City Staff)
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Brenda Hayes-Bright
(County Staff)
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Rebecca Holmes
(City Staff)
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Sarah Martin
(County Staff)
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Stephanie Minor
(City Staff)
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Jo Palazuelos-Krukowski
(City Staff)
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Stacey Poston
(City Staff)
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Annette Smith
(City Staff)
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Robin Schultze
(City Staff)
✓ Present: 29/29
Agenda Items
#I
Call to Order
Introduction of DCAB members, PAC members, staff members, and members of the public
#I
Call to Order
Introduction of DCAB members, PAC members, staff members, and members of the public
Public Comments
7 speakers
Katie Wyatt
· Topic: Durham Arts Council's work and priorities
Wyatt discussed the Arts Council's role in supporting local artists and arts organizations
Michael Gianakos
· Topic: Durham Art Guild's work and priorities
Gianakos discussed the Guild's focus on supporting local artists and promoting their work
Mimi O'Brien
· Topic: Mary Duke Biddle Foundation's grantmaking approach
O'Brien discussed the foundation's focus on supporting arts and cultural organizations
Lindsay Hebert
· Topic: Weird Productions' work and priorities
Hebert discussed the organization's focus on promoting local artists and creating community engagement
Emilia Ismael
· Topic: El Centro Hispano's work and priorities
Ismael discussed the organization's focus on supporting the local Hispanic community
Moses Ochola
· Topic: Black Farmers Market and Black August in the Park's work and priorities
Ochola discussed the organizations' focus on promoting local food and culture
Jesse Rosen
· Topic: Durham Symphony Orchestra's work and priorities
Rosen discussed the orchestra's focus on promoting local music and arts