The Commission The Liberty Arts Commission was established by the City Council in March 2006. The eleven member board was appointed by the Mayor and includes citizens of Liberty who have experience or knowledge in the arts.
Currently serving on the Arts Commission are: Heather Jones, chair; Greg Duncan, Chery Holtman, Shane Immelt, David Johnson, Carol Kariotis, Sara Peterson-Davis, Jeanne Ralston and Phil Young.
Mission 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.
Meetings The Liberty Arts Commission meets on the second Thursday each month at 6:00 p.m. in the third floor conference room in City Hall. The meetings are open to all, and public participation is encouraged.
Contact Jonna Wensel, staff liaison Liberty Arts Commission City Hall 101 E. Kansas Street P.O. Box 159 Liberty, MO 64068
Phone: 816.439.4530 E-mail:
Taste of Liberty Art Show and Auction
The Liberty Arts Commission partnered this year with HDLI at the Taste of Liberty event June 13. The Arts Commission sponsored both an art show held inside the Corbin Theatre and a live art auction under the main tent. Area artists Judi Heaton, Kristi Jurgensen, Eileen McCoy, Rachel Mindrup, Debbie Payne and Zen Walker displayed and sold their works, which ranged from intricately created jewelry to pottery to large oil and acrylic paintings. Students from the Liberty High School art classes had a display of their latest works as well.
Auctioneer Ricky Holtman presided over a lively and at times heated auction of art pieces. Works were offered from each of the individual exhibiting artists plus pieces from local artists Cindy Buehler, Shawn Garland, Chery Holtman, Rick Holtman, Shane Immelt, David Johnson, Carol Kariotis and Steve Karol. Approximately $1500 was raised through the auction. It will benefit both HDLI and In As Much Ministries.
