Arts and Culture Commission

The Arts and Culture Commission is a group of citizens appointed by the City Council, and their purpose is to foster, encourage and assist in the realization, preservation and advancement of arts and culture for the benefit of the citizens of Cupertino (also see Municipal Code 2.80.080 Powers and Functions).

Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every other odd numbered month, at City Hall, Conference Room C.

Commissioners

Chair: Carol Maa

Vice Chair: David Wang

Staff Liaison: 

Council Liaison:

 

Carol Maa

Carol Maa bio pic

First term ending 1/30/26

cmaa@cupertino.gov

 

Bio: Carol is honored to join the Arts and Culture commission of Cupertino, where she now proudly calls home. After a career in New York City working on some of the world's leading luxury brands, she was drawn to the South Bay for its innovation and ingenuity. Carol has always incorporated her love of fine arts into her work in retail transformation and brand strategy-connecting corporations with the artists, art foundations and fine arts organizations to bring the best to both their customers and to the overall community. She frequently draws from her time spent in the museums, galleries and streets of London, Tokyo, Buenos Aires and countless other countries for sources of inspiration.  

In this role, Carol hopes to broaden not only the types of art but to bring more compelling art experiences to the everyday moments here in Cupertino. She looks forward to bringing forth the best of Cupertino: showcasing to the world what multi-sensory artistry and innovation can do to elevate our community, incubate new ideas and create dialogue between neighbors.

 

David Wang

David Wang bio pic

First term ending 1/30/27

dwang@cupertino.gov

 

Bio: David Wang is an independent fashion designer, materials engineer, and life-long resident of Cupertino. Through his designs, Wang aims to revitalize post-consumer materials and innovate at the intersection between fashion and materials science. He was drawn into fashion while pursuing a degree in engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and is a strong believer in integrating art with STEM in education and beyond.

Wang is excited to be serving as an Arts and Culture Commissioner. He seeks to promote art that reflects and engages the vibrant community, encourage the next generation of artists and designers, and give back to the community he calls home.

 

Rani Agrawal

Partial term ending 1/30/25

ragrawal@cupertino.gov

 

Bio: Commissioner biography not yet available.

 

Kiran Varshneya Rohra

Kiran Varshneya Rohra pic

First term ending 1/30/27

krohra@cupertino.gov

 

Bio: Kiran Rohra is a licensed Realtor, with BS, MS, and MBA. She sees her profession as an extension of her involvement in the community. Bay Area resident for twenty-two years. She is active in her community as a school volunteer and parent scout leader.  She has organized Diwali Festival, Holi, New Years Eve programs, and has served on the organizing committee for Fall Festival in Cupertino. Kiran is the president of Cupertino Library Foundation, member of Cupertino Rotary, and Chair of Housing Corporation. 

“Arts and Culture is a common language between all of us, it connects us, it allows us to understand each other and appreciate the richness of diversity. I would like to bring forward an agenda of ‘Multi-cultural’ theme in our community.”