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Draft Minutes 1.27.21 <br />and provision of supplies will also need to be determined prior to publishing an artist <br />call. <br />S. New Business: <br />a. Rainier Symphony partnership request —The Rainier Symphony reached out to the staff <br />liaison to share their hopes for a symphony season in 2021. They understand that <br />program funding may not be possible but are hoping the Arts Commission would still be <br />able to partner for rehearsal space at the Foster Performing Arts Center if that space <br />becomes available to outside groups. The commission expressed interest in continuing <br />to partner with the Rainier Symphony for orchestral performances in Tukwila, however, <br />financial support would be contingent upon the ability to provide musical performances <br />with a providing audiences with more culturally diverse performances. <br />b. Election of Chair for 2021—The commission confirmed the decision to move the Vice <br />Chair, Trisha Gilmore, into the Chair role for 2021. Shawn Belyea will serve as Vice Chair <br />for 2021. <br />6. Commission/Staff Report Outs: <br />o Tracy Gallaway, Staff Liaison: <br />■ ArtsCorps — we are continuing to partner with Arts Corps for youth/teen arts <br />programming. Staff will be forming a Youth Arts Advisory group, including the TAC <br />student rep and other interested youth to help determine what programs would be <br />of interest (virtual and in-person). <br />■ Contract with Joel Lee for Public Art Inventory & Assessment — due to COVID, work <br />on this project has been delayed. The original contract date has this project <br />completed by 3.31.21, so staff will work on a contract extension. <br />■ Donated Art — introduction of discussion, draft policy will be reviewed at a future <br />meeting. <br />■ Tukwila Justice Center <br />• Art for Tukwila Municipal Court — Tracy Gallaway shared images of the art <br />that was purchased by the Arts Commission. See attachment A. A tag <br />identifying the artist and the artwork donation by the Tukwila Arts <br />Commission will be forthcoming. <br />• Art for Plaza — the artist is still waiting to hear from the "art pole" engineers <br />to determine if the proposed lantern project can proceed. <br />o Sheila Coppola: Hoa Hong mural work at Spice Bridge is underway. Many Commission <br />members noted how much they enjoy visiting Spice Bridge and the delicious food options. <br />o Dylan Mahler: Art at FHS — no update regarding this project. <br />7. Other — There was discussion regarding developing a standard label/tag to use for all public art <br />owned by the City. Trisha Gilmore, Sheila Coppola, and Pinky Estell volunteered to assist with <br />