In January of this year, the city of Newport transferred oversight of the Newport Public Arts Committee to Oregon Coast Council for the Arts (OCCA), which currently operates Newport’s performing and visual arts centers. The transfer was part of several cost-cutting modifications made following the results of a study of the city’s committee structure.

OCCA now seeks applicants for the new Newport Public Arts Advisory Committee (NPAAC), the mission of which is to enhance community spaces through the promotion, creation, and preservation of public art. Community members, artists, and representatives from Newport and surrounding communities are sought and will be selected based on their expertise, dedication to the arts, and commitment to community development.