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Santa Fe, NM – The Santa Fe County Economic Development Division is currently seeking County residents to serve on the Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy (ACCE) Council. Members will be selected to ensure that the ACCE Council reflects a wide range of expertise and experience in broadly recognized areas of arts, culture, and creative economy, including membership in established arts and culture endeavors, and professional practice as an artist from a broad range of disciplines. ACCE Council members must reside within the boundaries of the County, outside the City of Santa Fe limits. 

The ACCE Council was established by the Santa Fe County (County) Board of County Commissioners (Board) at its December 9, 2024, meeting via Resolution No. 2024-167. The ACCE Council will be comprised of eleven voting members, two from each Commission District and one at-large member identified by staff and appointed by the Board at its January 28, 2025, meeting. Meetings will be held monthly, and appointees will be required to complete a conflict-of-interest form and comply with the County’s Code of Conduct. 

The mission of the Council is to advise County staff and contracted consultants to identify optimal efforts that will establish and strengthen the identity and economy of arts and culture in Santa Fe County. The first task of the ACCE Council will be to work with a consultant to develop a strategic five-year plan for arts programming and funding for the County. 

Interested County residents should submit letters of interest and resumes explaining their relevant expertise and qualifications to serve on the ACCE Council to: 

Application Deadline is Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.