Art Commission and Artist in Residence

The Farmington Area Arts Commission (FAAC) consists of individuals appointed by the City Councils of Farmington and Farmington Hills. Established in 1976 by the City governments, it was formed to promote and support the arts in our community. The Cultural Arts Division Supervisor serves as the City’s liaison to the FAAC. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month, September - June, at 6:30 PM at the Costick Activities Center.   For information, or to apply for a commissioner's position, please call the Cultural Arts Division at (248) 473-1850.

The FAAC sponsors several activities throughout the year, including the Farmington Area Artist in Residence Awards and the High School Student Art Awards.

2023 Artist in Residence - Mark Boyd, actor and comedian

2023 Distinguished Service to the Arts - Ted Hadfield, studio artist and owner of Artpack Services

2024-25 Awards

Commission Members

City of Farmington Hills
Celeste McDermott
Cindy Carleton
Craig Nowak
Lesa Ferencz
Ted Lee Hadfield
Jeff Dutka
Sean Deason
Lindsay Janoch
Don Fritz 
Nora Mason

City of Farmington
Bree Schwartz
Cheryl Blau
Claire Tanner Perko

City Staff Liaison
Rachel Timlin, Cultural Arts Supervisor

Farmington Hills City Council Liaison
Jackie Boleware

Farmington City Council Liaison
Johnna Balk

The Cultural Arts Division works closely with the Farmington Area Arts Commission to promote the arts in our community. The Farmington Area Artist in Residence and the Distinguished Service to the Arts Awards are given annually to an artist, organization or individual who have made significant contributions to the arts in the community.

Awardees must be residents of Farmington Hills or Farmington. Applications may be obtained at the Costick Activities Center or by clicking on the links above.
 

Farmington Area Arts Commission
Artists in Residence

Past honorees:

Year Name Medium
2023 Mark Boyd Actor and Comedian
2019 Pamela Alexander Artist
2018 John Martin Illustrator/Graphic Design
2017 Stephen Mack Jones Writer
2016 Matt Watroba Musician
2015 Ara Topouzian Musician
2014 James & Susan Nuckolls Piano Instructors
2013 Robert Aikins Painter
2012 Dr. William Allen Brown Basket weaver
2011 Robbie Best Painter
2010 Andrea Anderson Weaver
2009 Janice Jacobs Quilter
2008 Kendra Anderson Embroiderer
2007 Patri O'Connor Artist
2006 Joe Dzenowagis Videographer
2005 Gail Eisner Artist
2004 Stas Wisniach Musician
2003 Jeri Fellwock Artist
2002 Bernadette Zachara-Marcos Sculptor
2001 Junebug Clark Photographer
2000 Marjorie Chellstorp Artist
1999 Robert Piepenburg Potter
1998 Danguole Jurgutis Painter
1997 Barbara Selinger Dancer (Modern)
1996 Howard Weingarden Painter
1995 Kegham Tazian Artist/Sculptor
1994 Elaine Grohman Calligraphy Artist
1993 Karen Nixon Lane Conductor
1992 Evanthia Samra Artist
1991 Donna Vogelheim Artist
1990 Lena Massara Artist
1989 Frank Lohan Illustrator
1988 Gwen Tomkow Artist
1987 Monte Nagler Photographer
1986 Larry Hayden Wildlife Artist
1985 Lois Bro Sculptor
1984 Walter Reddig Architect
1983 Tom Hale Artist
1982 Alice Nichols Artist
1981 Charlene Slabey Composer
1980 Gail Yurasek Piepenburg Artist
1979 George Theodore Still Conductor
1978 Edee Joppich Artist
1977 John Glick Potter
1976 Joe Clark Photographer


Farmington Area Arts Commission
Nancy Coumoundouros Distinguished Service to the Arts Awards

Year Name
2023 Ted Hadfield, Studio Artist and owner of Artpack Services
2019 Brenda Gold Sloan (Music Educator)
2019 Farmington Community Library
2018 Tumija Banks
2017 Farmington Public Schools Art and Music Department Chairs: Jennifer Bailey, Stefanie Borysiak and David Drake
2016 John Glick
2015 kickstART Farmington
2014 Bella Vino
2013 Farmington Art Foundation
2012 Cynthia and Brian Tupper
2011 Mercedes Benz Financial Services
2010 Farmington Musicale
2009 Lisa Muscio, Youth Theatre
2008 Mel Rookus, Music Teacher, Musical Director, Nardin Park
2007 Larry Hutchinson, DSO, P & R Board
2006 The Farmington Community Band (FCB)
2005 Farmington Players Barn
2004 Larry Hutchinson, DSO, P & R Board
2003 Farmington Community Musical Theater Group
2002 Fern Barber, Music Teacher, Farmington Area Arts Commission
1999 May D. Arvo, Farmington Musicale
1996 Betty Walker, Farmington Musicale


2023 Artist in Residence - Mark Boyd, actor and comedian

2023 Distinguished Service to the Arts - Ted Hadfield, studio artist and owner of Artpack Services