Established by the Malibu City Council on June 25, 2012, the Malibu Arts Commission is comprised of five (5) Malibu residents and one (1) ex- officio member.  The purpose of the Commission is to provide arts related   recommendations to the Malibu City Council.  Each members of the Malibu Arts Commission is appointed by a member of City Council and serves for the duration of the Councilmember’s term. 

The Malibu Arts Commission is responsible for implementing the City’s Art in Public Places Ordinance and the Malibu Public Art Program.  The Commission advises on the acquisition of public art, provides content for the Malibu Arts Commission website, recommends arts programs and cultural arts events, advises on arts education, provides outreach to local artists, and recommends mechanisms for funding and fundraising for the arts. 

The Commission prioritizes according to the assignments and goals given by City Council at the beginning of each fiscal year. The Commission meets the fourth Tuesday of every month and welcomes participation and community involvement in all public art projects, programs and events.