Arts Development Advisory Committee

The Arts Development Advisory Committee, being Bylaw 9/2020, will:

  • Make recommendations and provide advice on the development of policies for the City of St. Albert which support the development of the Arts and Artists which may include:
    • Objectives for the development and support of Artists and Arts organizations through grant and recognition programs;
    • Objectives for Public Art including collection accession and deaccession, conservation and maintenance, and use and access plans; and
    • Mechanisms for ongoing public participation and feedback on policies and programs, including juror recruitment, for grant and recognition programs and Public Art.
  • Make recommendations to Council on the allocation of funds from the applicable operating and capital budgets and reserves including Public Art (C-CS-25), and the Cultural Wall of Fame (C-CS-15).
  • Approve civic grant funding allocations in alignment with Policy C-CC-23 Civic Granting.
  • Act as adjudicators for assessing and approving grant applications.
  • Provide input and recommendations to administration and Council to ensure that the Arts and Arts development are considered as integral components of City strategic and business plans.
  • Approve potential jurors, with preference given to St. Albert residents.
  • Report to Council once per year regarding:
    • The activities undertaken by the Committee during that year; and
    • Details on how funds for Arts development and Public Art have been used during that year.
  • The Committee may form one or more sub-committees to manage specific issues to a sub-committee by the Committee.

Arts Development Advisory Committee Members 2026

  • Neil Korotash, Council Representative (Nov 18, 2025 to Oct 20, 2026)
  • Shelley Biermanski, Alternate Council Representative (Nov 18, 2025 to Oct 20, 2026)
  • Akin Akinwumi, citizen member
  • Emily Baker, citizen member
  • Tamara Burch, citizen member - 2026 Chair
  • Megan Dysinger, citizen member
  • Christie Fleck, citizen member
  • Rebecca Hall, citizen member
  • Rachel Hunka, citizen member
  • Kristi Korotash, citizen member - 2026 Vice-Chair

ADAC Agendas and Minutes

Please visit the Agendas, Minutes and Videos webpage to view 2021 + agendas and minutes for this Committee

 

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Last edited: January 29, 2026

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