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P arks & Recreation Department - Rick Still, Director
ARTS COMMISSION
Chair: Trisha Gilmore
Vice Chair: Cynthia Chesak
Brian Kennedy, Sheila Coppola, Steve Mullet, Helen Enguerra, Alex Villella, Daniel Humkey
AGENDA
March 15, 2017 5:00pm Tukwila Community Center
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes — February 15, 2017 (5 min)
S. Unfinished Business
a. Arts Display Wall — Gilmore, Staff (20 min)
b. Arts Plan Update — Staff (5 min)
c. Art Piece at City Hall Report —Coppola (5 min)
6. New Business
a. Social Media information (15 min)
b. Special Event promotions (15 min)
7. Committee /Commissioner Reports
a. Rainier Symphony (Mullet, Chesak)
b. Backyard Wildlife Art Show (Kennedy, Coppola, Gilmore)
c. Arts Promotion in Community ( Humkey, Coppola, Gilmore)
d. Commissioner Reports
8. Other
9. Agenda for Next Meeting
10. Adjournment
Next Meeting: April 19, 2017
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February 2S,J027 5:00 p.m. Tukwila Community Center
1' Call to Order: Chairperson Trisha Gilmore called the meeting tn order atS:00p.no.
2. Attendance: [ommbsioners —TrishaGi|m h [h k, Brian Kennedy, Sheila Coppola, Steve
Mullet, Helen En0uerna Alex VlU U | Hurnkey
Staff Dave Johnson
3. Approval mfAgenda: Steve Mullet moved tn approve the agenda. seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
4. Approval of Minutes: Steve Mullet moved to approve the minutes of January 18, 2017 meeting. Daniel
Hurnkey seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
S. Unfinished Business:
a. Arts Display Wall — Trisha Gilmore reported that our first artist display will begin in March and that
we have 3 more applications to review at the next Commission meeting. The Commission verified
the review process: 1) Applications will come in to staff, 2) Staff will meet Trisha Gilmore to
conduct initial review of applications, which be 3) Presented to the Commission for final review.
b. Arts Plan — Staff reported that the Call for Planning Artist is close to being complete and release.
c. Art Piece at City Hall Report — Sheila Coppola reported that the piece has been looked at and
appears to be in good condition, and suggested that we try to bring in someone to appraise the
piece. Ms. Coppola will look into this and bring back information to the Commission.
6. New Business
a. Access for All ballot initiative — Staff presented information on the Access for All ballot initiative
through King County. The Commission unanimously favors support for this initiative and signed a
support letter that staff will send to the appropriate County representatives.
b. Review promo material for Arts Show and Commission — The Commission reviewed the promo
material that Daniel Hurnkey prepared and all had favorable feedback. Staff will work with Mr.
Hurnkey to finalize and print the materials for distribution.
7. Committee Reports
a. Rainier Symphony— Alex Villella has joined this committee. The Committee reported that the last
concert was very good. Committee members are willing to help put up posters and promote the
b. Backyard Wildlife Art Show — The Committee met and finalized the outline for the show to include
a theme category of "Our Native Environment" along with an Open, Student, and Commissioner
category. Ribbons awarded to top 3 entries in each category. Cash prizes awarded to top 2 entries
in theme, open, and student category. Staff will update the application form as well as print off the
postcard for distribution. Committee likes the idea nf having some directional si0na0eand
entertainment during the event to help draw visitors to the show on Saturday. Still working tn
confirm entertainment.
c Arts Promotion in Community — Helen En0uerra has joined this committee. Committee is
interested in a greater Social Media presence. Staff suggests inviting a representative from the
City's Communications Dept. to provide some guidance to the Committee on how to best carry this
nut. Committee is also interested in tabling at the P&R Special Events and having some sort of
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give -a -way, Rainier Symphony information, etc. in addition to the general Commission flyer that
we're finalizing. Ms. Coppola will prepare a distribution list for the flyers. Another idea that was
discussed is doing a video of current art pieces in the city and possibly past Arts Shows.
d. Commissioner Reports— Ms. Gilmore and Ms. Coppola are meeting with 4Culture on March 1St to
discuss the potential for an arts facility.
8. Other
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a. No report