The Renton Municipal Arts Commission celebrated 50 years of serving the community at an event at Renton City Hall on Aug. 3.

Past and present members of the Renton Municipal Arts Commission, community stakeholders and Renton City Council members are expected to attend. Immediately following the reception, there will be a reading of a mayoral proclamation at the city council meeting, recognizing the contributions made during the 50 years of the commission and proclaiming August as Renton Municipal Arts Commission Month.

The commission was formed on Aug. 9, 1965 and charged with advising city government in connection with the artistic and cultural development of Renton, according to Elizabeth Higgins, commission liaison.

“The RMAC has directed the creation and installation of public works of art that are located throughout Renton and in many public facilities, such as the Renton Senior Center and Renton Community Center,” Higgins said. “The City’s ‘One Percent for the Arts Program,’ which was initiated in the 1970s, has funded many of these projects, as directed by the arts commission. The RMAC also provides stewardship of the city art collection, much of which is on display at Renton City Hall.”

Officials are planning another public celebration from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., on Aug. 27 at Carco Theater.

This story has been corrected.