Liberty Arts Commission

Four photos of permanent sculptures around Liberty

The Liberty Arts Commission is the arts advocacy agency for the City of Liberty. We serve as a catalyst - to support, sustain, and strengthen our community by increasing awareness, opportunities, and public involvement in local arts and cultural activities.

Arts Commission Meetings

The Liberty Arts Commission meets on the second Thursday each month at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 101 E Kansas St. The meetings are open to all, and public participation is encouraged.

Arts Commission Programs

Make Music Day

Each year the Liberty Arts Commission hosts Make Music Liberty on June 21 as a part of the international Make Music Day event. Make Music Day is held in more than 1,000 cities around the world on June 21, the Summer Solstice. Starting in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, it is now held on the same day in more than 1,000 cities in 120 countries. Seventeen years ago, the Fête de la Musique crossed the Atlantic with the debut of Make Music New York. 

This is a free, live musical celebration for all ages, all genres of music and all levels of musical ability. Throughout the day, you may hear music being performed on sidewalks, residential porches, the steps of churches, parking lots, in one of Liberty’s city parks or at a public place of business that has volunteered to be a host venue. 

For more information or to sign up as a host venue and/or performer »

Reel Liberty Film Festival

The Reel Liberty Film Festival, organized by the Liberty Arts Commission in partnership with Visit Liberty and B&B Theatres, is an annual cinematic celebration that brings film enthusiasts together for a thrilling two-day experience at B&B Theatres. Each year, the festival spotlights a specific genre, offering attendees a chance to immerse themselves in a curated selection of four films.

The festival also features an exclusive after party event, allowing attendees to continue their cinematic conversations and make new connections at Johnnie’s Jazz Bar & Grille.

For more information about this event »

Arts Grants

The Liberty Arts Commission (LAC) provides two art grants to individuals to create events and projects designed to increase tourism and encourage participation in the arts by residents and visitors. Grant recipients will be chosen based on artistic excellence, accomplishments to date, the promise of future achievement, accessibility to the public and likelihood of increasing tourism to the City of Liberty.

The art grants are funded through the Transient Guest Tax that is collected from local hotels, motels and bed & breakfast inns for the purpose of promoting tourism to Liberty.

Mini Art Grants will be awarded on an ongoing basis through the year for amounts up to $1,000 each. A maximum of $5,000 will be awarded annually. More information and apply online »

The Annual Art Grant is a $5,000 matching grant requiring at least a one-to-one dollar match. “One-to-one” dollar match means that the applicant must cover at least half (50%) of the expenses for a project or program with their own resources, monetary and/or in-kind contributions. The grant is awarded annually, provided funds are available and there is a qualified recipient. More information and apply online »

Rotating Sculpture Program

With funding from a voter approved Transient Guest Tax, the City of Liberty and the Liberty Arts Commission developed an annual Rotating Sculpture Program starting in 2017. Each year, the outdoor sculpture exhibition features original, three-dimensional works of art. 

A list of all the sculptures currently on display, an exhibit map and more is available here »

Arts Commission Members

  • Katie McDonald, Chair (Term expires 5/15/2026) 
  • Anna Knackstedt, Vice-chair (Term expires 5/15/2027) 
  • Kelley Wrenn Pozel, Council Liaison
  • Christian Vedder (Term expires 5/15/2026) 
  • Molly Hon (Term expires 5/15/2028)
  • Nathan Wyman (Term expires 5/15/2026)   
  • Garrett Brown (Term expires 5/15/2027) 
  • Karly Schieder (Term expires 5/15/2027)
  • Brian Kelley (Term expires 5/15/2028)
  • Greg Duncan (Term expires 5/15/2028)