County seeks applicants for Public Art Advisory Board vacancy

A resignation has opened a seat on Doña Ana County's seven-member Public Art Advisory Board, which meets quarterly and advises on public art installations.

County seeks applicants for Public Art Advisory Board vacancy
Members of the Doña Ana County Public Art Advisory Board. (Courtesy photo / Doña Ana County)

Doña Ana County residents have until Nov. 13 to apply for a volunteer position helping guide public art projects and cultural initiatives

Organ Mountain News report

LAS CRUCES - Doña Ana County is accepting applications for a vacant seat on its seven-member Public Art Advisory Board, which helps guide the development, selection, placement and maintenance of public art throughout the county.

Applications are due Friday, Nov. 13. The volunteer appointment runs from Dec. 1, 2026, through Oct. 30, 2028.

The vacancy was created by a board member's resignation.

The Public Art Advisory Board provides input on public art installations and cultural initiatives intended to reflect Doña Ana County's diversity, history and creativity.

Who can apply

Applicants must be Doña Ana County residents with knowledge of various art forms and a commitment to community engagement.

The county is seeking applicants from a range of backgrounds and perspectives to help ensure the board reflects the community's cultural diversity.

Members serve without compensation and must attend quarterly meetings and participate in public art-related activities. The board's quarterly meeting schedule begins in January.

Board members serve staggered terms to maintain continuity as appointments change.

How to apply

Interested residents can complete the online application through the county's website.

Paper applications also can be downloaded from donaana.gov by selecting "About Us," followed by "Boards and Commissions."

The application deadline is Nov. 13.

For more information, contact Doña Ana County Economic Development Coordinator Luce Rubio at 575-386-4347 or lucer@donaana.gov.

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