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Board of Directors
Open Board Seats
COCA is accepting applications for board service. On the application, check all the seats that apply” & list the seats (City/County)
To apply for a County seat:
- Navigate to https://www2.leoncountyfl.gov/committees/Committees/Vacancies.
- Scroll down to “Council on Culture & Arts,” then click to expand the posting.
- Click “Apply”
To apply for a City seat:
- Navigate to https://tallahassee.granicus.com/boards/w/7af1c47dd0341cec/vacancies
- Search for “Council on Culture & Arts”
- Click “Apply”
Pro-tip: Board applications stay on file for two years from the date of submission. When answering the question “please indicate your area of expertise,” select all Board seats for which you would like to be considered in the future. Make sure your resume supports your selection!
For assistance submitting your Board application, contact Summer Callahan at summer@tallahasseearts.org or 850-224-2500 x 4.
General Information
The Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) Board of Directors accepts applications year-round! Applications will remain on file for two years after submission. Applicants should have expertise in the area specified, and be a resident of Leon County.
Click here to submit an application for a Leon County board seat. (Pro-tip: select all “areas of expertise” that apply to you.)
Click here to submit an application for a City of Tallahassee board seat.
If you encounter an issue with the application portal, please contact Summer Callahan at summer@tallahasseearts.org.
Applicants will be eligible to renew their seats if desired.
COCA’s Board represents a diverse wealth of knowledge and includes citizens with expertise in the following areas: finance, marketing, volunteerism, history/heritage, practicing artist, tourism, and business. A current list of Board members is available by clicking here.
The COCA Board typically meets five times each year with occasional additional special meetings scheduled.
COCA bylaws stipulate that a Board member may not miss more than a third of the meetings in a given year.
The COCA Board is a policy board. Members make decisions regarding funding and oversee the strategic and operational planning of the organization. We encourage Board members to become members of COCA but there are no fundraising requirements.
The Board’s main role is to uphold the Section 265.32 of the Florida Statutes and to advocate for the organization and the larger cultural community.
For more information about board appointments and responsibilities, please contact Kathleen Spehar at kathleen@tallahasseearts.org or call 850-224-2500, ext. 2002 for more information.
Meetings
Board of Directors
All meetings are open to the public. The COCA Board of Directors generally meets on alternate months with the Executive Committee from 4 – 6 pm, unless otherwise noted. Board Subcommittee meetings take place as needed. If you require any accommodations to attend meetings or use written materials, please contact Summer Callahan at summer@tallahasseearts.org.
FY26 Meetings
Thursday, November 20, 2025 – AGENDA
Thursday, January 15, 2026 – AGENDA
Thursday, March 26, 2026 – AGENDA
Thursday, May 21, 2026 – AGENDA
Thursday, June 18, 2026 – AGENDA
Thursday, July 9, 2026 – AGENDA
Thursday, September 3, 2026 – AGENDA
FY25 Meetings
Thursday, November 21, 2024 – AGENDA
Thursday, January 16, 2025 – AGENDA
Thursday, March 20, 2025 – AGENDA
Thursday, May 22, 2025 – AGENDA
Thursday, September 4, 2025 – AGENDA
FY24 Meetings
Thursday, November 16, 2023 – AGENDA
Thursday, January 18, 2024 – AGENDA
Thursday, March 21, 2024 – AGENDA
Thursday, May 16, 2024 – AGENDA
Thursday, July 18, 2024 – CANCELLED
Thursday, September 4, 2024 – AGENDA
FY23 Meetings
Thursday, November 17th, 2022 (11/17/22) – AGENDA
Thursday, January 19th, 2023 (1/19/23) – AGENDA
Thursday, March 30th, 2023 (3/30/23) – AGENDA
Thursday, May 18th, 2023 (5/18/23) – AGENDA
Thursday, July 20th, 2023 (7/20/23) – CANCELLED
Thursday, September 7th, 2023 (9/7/23) – AGENDA
FY26 Meetings
Thursday, October 16, 2025 – AGENDA
Thursday, December 18, 2025 – AGENDA
Thursday, February 12, 2026 – AGENDA
Thursday, April 16, 2026 – AGENDA
Thursday, August 20, 2026 – AGENDA
FY25 Meetings
Thursday, October 17, 2024 – AGENDA
Thursday, December 19, 2024 – AGENDA
Thursday, February 20, 2025 – AGENDA
Thursday, April 17, 2025 – AGENDA
Thursday, June 19, 2025 – AGENDA
Thursday, August 27, 2025 – AGENDA
FY24 Meetings
Thursday, October 12, 2023 – AGENDA
Thursday, December 7, 2023 – AGENDA
Thursday, February 15, 2024 – AGENDA
Thursday, April 18, 2024 – AGENDA
Thursday, June 27, 2024 – AGENDA
Thursday, August 29, 2024 – AGENDA
FY23 Meetings
Thursday, October 20th, 2022 (10/20/22) – AGENDA
Thursday, November 15th, 2022 (11/15/22 – Rescheduled from 11/10 due to Tropical Storm Nicole) – AGENDA
Thursday, December 8th, 2022 (12/8/22) – AGENDA
Thursday, February 16th, 2023 (2/16/23) – AGENDA
Thursday, April 20th, 2023 (4/20/23) – AGENDA
Thursday, June 15th, 2023 (6/15/23) – AGENDA
Thursday, August 24th, 2023 (8/17/23) – AGENDA
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Monday, March 25, 2024 (03/25/2024) – 4 PM AGENDA
Monday, February 12, 2024 (2/12/2024) – 4 PM AGENDA
Thursday, January 4, 2024 (1/04/2024) – 3 PM AGENDA
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Monday, March 6, 2023 (3/06/2023) – 4:30 PM AGENDA
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Monday, October 10th, 2022 (10/10/2022) – 5:30 PM
Tuesday, December 15, 2022 (12/15/22) – AGENDA
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 (03/28/23) – AGENDA
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 (12/05/2023) – AGENDA
Monday, March 4, 2024 (03/04/2024) – AGENDA
Monday, December 2, 2024 (12/02/2024) – AGENDA
Tuesday, March 13, 2025 (03/13/2025) – AGENDA
– Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (12/02/2025) – AGENDA
– Monday, February 23, 2026 (02/23/2026) – AGENDA
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (01/06/2025) 4PM – AGENDA
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Friday, May 10, 2024 (05/10/2024) 1:15 PM – AGENDA
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Wednesday, February 21, 2024 (02/21/2024) 3 PM – AGENDA
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Wednesday, December 20, 2023 (12/20/2023) 3 PM – AGENDA
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Monday, May 15, 2023 (5/15/2023) 4 PM
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023 (3/15/23) 4 PM – AGENDA
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023 (2/22/23) 4 PM – AGENDA
Tuesday, November 2, 2022 (11/2/22) 5 PM – AGENDA
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 – 4:00 p.m.*
* Meeting materials available upon request; contact kathleen@tallahasseearts.org
COCA Workshop: BOCC Preparation & Updates
- Date: Tuesday, June 2
- Time: 4:00–6:00 pm
- Location: LeMoyne Arts (125 N Gadsden St, Tallahassee, FL 32301)
Events
COCA Brand Presentation
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Moore Agency, 2011 Delta Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32303
SWOT Review
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 3:00 PM
Zoom (Meeting ID: 881 2300 9775, Passcode: 219767)
AGENDA
Grant Panels & Workshops
COCA FY27 Grant Review Panel
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 9:30 AM
Zoom (Meeting ID: 821 4519 9163. Passcode: 780797) – AGENDA
RFPs
There are currently no active RFPs for contracted services.