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Durham Cultural Advisory Board Meeting

February 18, 2026 · Durham, NC
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-02-18 (PDF, 9 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from www.durhamnc.gov ↗
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Attendees

✓ Margaret McNab (Vice Chair)
✓ Barbara Lau (Member)
✓ Laura Ritchie (Member)
✓ Karim Baer (Member)
✓ David Long (Member)
✓ Emily Ensminger (Student Member)
✓ Andrew Nurkin (Student Member)
✓ Curtis Berzofsky (Student Member)
✓ Jaci Field (City of Durham Staff)
✓ Stephanie Minor (City of Durham Staff)
✓ Brenda Hayes-Bright (Durham County Staff)
✓ Jo Palazuelos-Krukowski (City of Durham Staff)
✓ Rebecca Holmes (City of Durham Staff)
✓ Annette Smith (City of Durham Staff)
✓ Sarah Martin (Durham County Staff)
✓ Harry Turfle (City of Durham Staff)
✓ Alicia Anglin (Member of the Public)
✓ Chris Vitiello (Member of the Public)
✓ Amara Barnes (Member of the Public)
✓ Katie Wyatt (Member of the Public)
✓ Cara Rousseau (Member of the Public)
✓ Javiera Caballero (Member)
✓ Joseph Jordan (Chair)
✓ R. Scott Frawley (Member)
✓ Aya Shabu (City Council Member at Large)
✓ Joey Medrano (Member)
✓ Pamela Bond (Member)
✓ Santos Flores (Member)
✓ Vanessa Smart (Member)
✓ Present: 29/29

Decisions

#1

APPROVED

#2

APPROVED

Agenda Items

#I

Call to Order & Guest Introductions

Meeting called to order and attendees introduced themselves.
#II

Adjustments to the Agenda

No adjustments were made to the agenda.
#III

Public Questions

No public questions were asked.
#IV

Approval of Meeting Minutes

Minutes from January 21, 2026 were approved.
#V

Announcements

No announcements were made.
#I

Old Business

City updates, county updates, and Durham Cultural Roadmap were discussed.
#II

New Business

FY27 Festival RFP changes, governance, and advocacy subcommittee were discussed.

Public Comments

3 speakers
Cara Rousseau · Topic: Introduction and announcement of new role as CEO of Discover Durham

Cara Rousseau introduced herself and announced her new role as CEO of Discover Durham.

Chris Vitiello · Topic: Update on Durham Poet Laureate program

Chris Vitiello provided an update on his work as Durham Poet Laureate, including upcoming events and projects.

Katie Wyatt · Topic: Feedback on Cultural Roadmap presentation

Katie Wyatt provided feedback on the Cultural Roadmap presentation and encouraged board members to attend the next feedback session.