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■ Juneteenth Celebration — Digital platform roadshow is being planned for the Yd week of June. Flier will be available soon. Tracywill send out the flier with event link to commissioners when its available. ■ Arts Globo—Partnering with Show Brazil for virtual art programs for youth ages 9-11 (4t" & 5t" grades) — two programs will be offered: Music & Video Production and Song Writing. Both programs will begin in July, with students meeting 2x/week for 2 hours for 4 weeks (32 hours of program). The program will culminate with a "showcase" that will be open to the student's family, friends, and program partners. Limited capacity (5-10 students). This is a grant funded project. Potential for future programming partnership. o Dylan Mahler: ■ Art at FHS — In May, the FHS art committee is meeting for the final design proposal meeting. Seating element in the central courtyard at Foster High School. Install over the summer, with a tentative dedication date in early September. ■ Expanding network to get art opportunities out to students at Raisbeck Aviation HS. ■ Student Rep Position —position will be open as the current student rep (Dylan Mahler) is graduating in June from Foster High School. He is planning to attend UC Santa Cruz for post high school education. Tracy noted that Dylan has been notified he was selected as one of the City of Tukwila Opportunity Scholarships. The City will be acknowledging the award at the June 7, 2021, City Council meeting. ■ Aviation HS students — to expand network to get artist opportunities out to students. They do not have a lot of classes in the arts. How could they work with the Arts Commission? Dylan suggests setting up a meeting with Tracy, Dylan & Honey, and reps from Aviation HS. o Pinky Estell: ■ Iron Monkey (sculptural work) temporary art exhibits in the park— Shawn has been in discussions with the artists/organization. He will provide an update at the June meeting. ■ Pinky met a local artist that lives in Tukwila (near TCC by the walking bridge, north of TCC, faces the river and faces the bridge) — offered the wall (and potential $ support of the project) for a mural project. ■ American Relief Funds— TAC is interested in potential funding for art related projects and programs in Tukwila. Pinky and Sheila are meeting to discuss some ideas they have for funding. 6. Agenda for Future Meetings: Rainier Symphony, Utility Box Art, Strategic Planning, Tukwila Legacy Trail tour, potential community mural project 7. Adjournment: Sheila Coppola motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:40pm Pinky Estell seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Next meeting: June 23, 2021