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The Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission will review musician roster applications, a 2027 Free Theatre in the Parks call, public art plans for an Aquatic Center wall and a Santa Monica Boulevard site, outdoor art exhibits along Sunset Boulevard, a mural proposal, a committee appointment, AI arts-programming policy, and the 2027 meeting calendar.
This preview is based on the published Arts Cultural Affairs Commission agenda. It does not reflect what will actually happen at the meeting.
What's proposed
The commission will review a list of musicians and performers who applied to join the WeHo Sounds roster. Some applicants are recommended for approval and others for decline.
Why it matters
This roster determines which musicians and performers can be booked for city-supported music programs, which affects local performers' opportunities.
What the Commission will decide
The commission is asked to approve the listed applicants and decline the other listed applicants for the roster.
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Meeting Date
2026-10-22
5:00 P.M.
Location
West Hollywood City Hall, First Floor Community Meeting Room, 8300 Santa Monica Blvd.
To provide public comment, email or call the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Secretary at ACACPublicComment@weho.org or 323-848-6351 by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, to be added to the Public Speaker List. If you want to speak by phone, you must also email a speaker request to the same address by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. For both in-person and phone comments, include your name, city, and the agenda item you want to speak about. Your comments will become part of the official record. To keep your address private, simply leave it out.
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026 – 5:00 P.M.
WEST HOLLYWOOD CITY HALL, FIRST FLOOR COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM,
8300 SANTA MONICA BLVD.
The West Hollywood Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission acknowledges that the land
on which we gather and that is currently known as the City of West Hollywood is the
occupied, unceded, seized territory of the Gabrieleño Tongva and Gabrieleño Kizh
peoples.
To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD)
will be available for check out at the meeting; If you require special assistance to participate in
this meeting, (e.g., a signer for the hearing impaired), you must call or submit your request in
writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6800 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
The City TDD line for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496.
Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provided upon written
request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. For information on
public transportation, 323.GO.COMMUTE (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net.
STATEMENT OF SHARED RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESPECT: During public meetings,
community gatherings, interactions with the public, and with one another, the City endeavors for
all participants and attendees to conduct City business and treat others with respect, a core
Staff recommendation
Approve the applications from the listed group of performers and decline the applications from the other listed group of performers for the Musicians and Performers Roster.
What's proposed
The commission will review a call seeking a producer to run the 2027 Free Theatre in the Parks program.
Why it matters
This program brings free theater performances to local parks, so choosing how to find a producer affects what residents can see next year.
What the Commission will decide
The commission is asked to approve the call for a producer to present the 2027 Free Theatre in the Parks program.
Staff recommendation
Approve the call for a producer to present the 2027 Free Theatre in the Parks program.
value of the City. This includes being polite, professional, and thoughtful when interacting with
others. Our collective commitment to West Hollywood requires intention, cooperation, courtesy,
consideration, tolerance, forgiveness, acceptance, inclusiveness, kindness, compassion, and
patience. Our respect is expressed not only in the words we choose, but also in our tone, our
demeanor, and our actions toward one another.
TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PUBLIC MEETING: To provide public comment, email or call the
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Secretary at ACACPublicComment@weho.org or 323-
848-6351 by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, to be added to the Public Speaker List.
If you want to speak by phone, you must also email a speaker request to the same address by
12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. For both in-person and phone comments, include your
name, city, and the agenda item you want to speak about. Your comments will become part of
the official record. To keep your address private, simply leave it out.
Written materials distributed to the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission within 72 hours of the
meeting are available for public inspection immediately upon distribution in the Arts Division at
City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California, during normal business
hours. They will also be available for inspection during the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission
meeting at the staff liaison’s table. For a complete listing of arts and cultural programs, events
and opportunities, please visit www.weho.org/arts, or follow @WeHoArts on social media.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Land Acknowledgement
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B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call
D. Approval of the Agenda
E. Approval of the September 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes
F. Introduction of the New West Hollywood City Poet Laureate Randal Mason
and Reading of an Original Poem
G. Public Comment
The public is given the opportunity to address the Commission on any item within its
responsibility. At the discretion of the Commission, speakers may be limited to two
minutes each. If you would like to present a public comment at the meeting, please
see the section titled “TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PUBLIC MEETING” on the first
page of this Meeting Agenda.
2. ARTS MANAGER’S UPDATE
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following routine matters can be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be
removed by the Commission for separate discussion. Items removed for separate
discussion will be heard following New Business items.
A. Posting of the Agenda
The agenda was posted per proper noticing procedures at City Hall, Plummer Park,
and West Hollywood Aquatic and Recreation Center.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B. Review of Applications for the WeHo Sounds Musicians and Performers Roster
The Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission will consider applications received for the
Musicians and Performers Roster.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1) Approve the applications received from Already Late, Amber Ryann, Amina,
Astyn, BlackMuseumist, BodaciousThang, DAVIE, Dawn Richard, Dina Dove,
DJ .40 Cal, Ebale Soulnabiso, Elena Pinderhughes, Emma Dayhuff, Esthero,
Evyn Charles, Flor de Toloache, Goli Gabbay, Grace C. Elliot, Guillermo
Marigliano, itsENJ, Jacob's, Joe Leone, JOI, Jordan Black, Jordin Dearinger,
Judith Hill, La Nueva Ola de Cumbia, Lianne La Havas, Los Calicubanos (2),
Mary Chicken Soup And Rice, Minta Spencer, Mireya, Missy Alcazar, Moomba,
Nicole McCabe, Niki J Crawford, Noël Tsoukalas, Olayo & His Tunezelite,
Osvaldo Mendoza y su Mariachi Cielito Lindo, Pullman Porters, Puppy Breath!,
Sacred Noise Unknown (SNX), Sasha Berliner, Shae Fiol, Susan Carol, Sy
Smith, The DeadBeats, The Messenger, The Noelles, The SHFT, UDOBI Trio,
VANIA CON AMOR, Vicious Rooster, WhY, Zach Bailey for the Musicians and
Performers Roster.
2) Decline the applications received from Abousaeid Marzaei, Acadia Bau,
Adaorah, AlexisRose, Antonio Rodrigo, ANTŬYAA, Auntie Kayte, AURAQL,
AwAkeN (2), B. Able, BAQI, Bread & Butter (4), Broadway B, Cartae, Cathy
Segal-Garcia, Celeste Lanuza, Chris Rojas, CIRCLE THE EARTH, DARCELL,
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Dawn in the Dark, Desirée, Dionlovelle, Dre Debonair, Etienne Pedro Visora,
Fearless band, Felipe Saray, FLLOYD, George Sarah Ensemble, GO79MAN,
Green Sisters, GrooveTown, H.O.T.-D.A.M.N., Häana, HollyBear, Indigo X Do,
Jake Cassman, Jeffrey Chan, John Allred, John DeMena, Johnny Rich,
Johnson. B, Jon Elle, Jzi, K3YS, KaceyTheSongbird, Karim Shuquem, Karina
Magallon, Katalysst, Keldamuzik, Khwahish Choudhary, KING CHRIS, Lil
P$eudo, Londee wiggins, Mainetain Thompson, Malcolm Mafei, Matt Nation,
Miss Loopita & Athea, Natalie Jacob, Noble Creatures (2), Nvtive LAnd,
Okithewizard, Pamela Groove, Phoenixx, Plastic Culture, Popie Dolly, Rai
Hudson, Rea MJ, REMIX, Rooted band, Sambwe, SANTOS & The Crystal
Visions, Sebita, Sexy Thing, Show Whight, Sir Canady, Stefanie Michaela,
Susana Ballesteros, Tertulien, The Detroit Nights (2), The Drive DreaMers, The
Unsung Hero, Tim Russ Crew, TKB, TREVAN, Unitsi Ai, Vivianne Serendipia,
Wesam Abdul Halim, What Happened to Peter, YALANA, Zelene, ZOS!MO for
the Musicians and Performers Roster.
C. Review Call for 2027 Free Theatre in the Parks
The Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission will review a call for a producer to present
the 2027 Free Theatre in the Parks program.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the call for a producer to present the 2027 Free Theatre in the Parks program.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Urban Art Subcommittee Report
The Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission will receive a report from the Urban Art
Subcommittee on its meeting held October 1, 2026.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1) Receive and file the Urban Art Subcommittee Current, Upcoming, and Potential
Project Calendar.
2) Recommend that the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission approve the reviewed
draft Request for Qualifications for artists to lead community engagement and
create a design for a site-specific, permanent, wall-based public artwork for the
West Hollywood Aquatic and Recreation Center, Level 5.
3) Recommend that the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission discuss the AI
disclosure statement for the Request for Qualifications provided by the
Subcommittee.
4) Recommend that the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission approve moving
forward with an open call for artists, recommended involving the original artist in
the project, and suggested locating the project at 8120 Santa Monica Boulevard,
with a proposed budget of $250,000.
B. Artificial Intelligence in City Arts Programming
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The Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission will continue a discussion on the use of
artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in City arts programming and consider adopting
a values statement and a disclosure requirement for applications.
RECOMMENDATION:
Continue the discussion on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in City
arts programming and defer adoption of a values statement and disclosure
requirement until a future meeting, allowing time for a more comprehensive review of
the implications across all Arts Division programs.
C. Art on the Outside Subcommittee Report
The Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission will receive a report from the Art on the
Outside Subcommittee on its meeting held October 8, 2026.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1) Receive and file the Art on the Outside Subcommittee Current, Upcoming, and
Potential Project Calendar.
2) Recommend that the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission approve a proposal
from Sarah Frances proposal for the 9x9 Mural (West Hollywood Park’s 5-Story
Parking Structure).
3) Recommend that the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission approve the
artworks proposed for exhibition at 8433 Sunset Boulevard (Comedy Store),
8497 Sunset Boulevard (The NOW), 8501 Sunset Boulevard (SunCienega),
8730 Sunset Boulevard (The Worl), 8743 Sunset Boulevard (Invisible Frame),
8775 Sunset Boulevard (Sunset Spectacular), 8901 Sunset (The Whisky),
9015 Sunset Boulevard (Rainbow/Roxy), 9157 Sunset Boulevard (Streamlined
Arbor), and 9200 Sunset Boulevard (Legacy Loop) for exhibition from February
1, 2027 – September 30, 2027.
D. Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Appointment to the Library Cultural
Programming Committee
The Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission will consider appointing a commissioner to
serve on the Library Cultural Programming Committee.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve one Arts and Cultural Affairs Commissioner to serve on the Library Cultural
Programming Committee.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of the Dates for the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Meeting
Schedule for December 2026 and Calendar Year 2027
The Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission will consider the approval of the meeting
schedule for December 2026 and calendar year 2027.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1) Cancel all the Subcommittee and Commission meetings in December 2026.
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2) Approve the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Regular Meeting Schedule
for Calendar Year 2027.
3) Reschedule all Subcommittee and Commission meetings in the month of
November 2027.
4) Cancel the Urban Art Subcommittee meeting in November 2027.
5) Cancel all Subcommittee and Commission meetings in December 2027.
6) Discuss other meeting dates, as necessary.
6. EXCLUDED CONSENT
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
The public is given the opportunity to address the Subcommittee on any item within its
responsibility. At the discretion of the Commission, speakers may be limited to two
minutes each. If you would like to present a public comment at the meeting, please see
the section titled “TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PUBLIC MEETING” at the top of the first
page of this Meeting Agenda.
8. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS
9. ITEMS FROM THE STAFF
10. DEVELOPMENT OF NEXT MEETING AGENDA
The Commission will advise staff on the development of the agenda for the next meeting.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission will adjourn to its meeting on Thursday,
November 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. to be held at the West Hollywood City Hall Community
Meeting Room located at 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
State of California )
County of Los Angeles )
City of West Hollywood )
I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of West Hollywood in the Office of the City Clerk
and that I posted this agenda on:
Date: October 15, 2026
Eric Matikosh
Signature:
Office of the City Clerk
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