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ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES
April 18, 2018 5:00 p.m. Tukwila Community Center
1. Call to Order: Chair Cynthia Chesak called the meeting to order at 5:03 pm
2. Attendance:
Commissioners – Trish Gilmore, Cynthia Chesak, Sheila Coppola, Daniel Humkey and Yuriko Rollins
Absent: Alex Villella, Helen Enguerra
Guests: Noe Rodriguez, Eliza Fox
Staff – Stephanie Gardner-Brown
3. Approval of Agenda: Trisha Gilmore moved to accept the agenda. Sheila Coppola seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
4. Approval of Minutes: Sheila Coppola moved to accept the minutes, noting one correction. Trisha
Gilmore seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
5. Introduction of Guests: Arts Commissioners briefly introduced themselves followed by two guest
introductions. Eliza Fox, Tukwila resident since 2000, is a filmmaker and is interested in the
commission and the difference art can make in the community. Noe Rodriguez was born and
raised in Tukwila and continues to reside in the City. He is a musician and is interested in
performing arts and outreach in Tukwila.
6. Unfinished Business:
a. Fine Arts Show: the following has been confirmed:
Music, Vivian Dao, a classical pianist will perform at the artist reception on May 11,
2018.
Food: Trisha Gilmore made a motion to provide dessert bites consisting of fruit,
cheese, sweet treats and beverages. Sheila seconded the motion, the motion
passed unanimously.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three winners in each category, arts
commissioners are exempt.
Commissioners asked if there was follow-up to be completed with the judge. Staff
will coordinate, if needed.
Tags: discussion around artwork tags included the need to add media to the tag.
The Commission would like to use three “A” frame boards the day of the art show,
to be placed outside the entrance doors leading into the show. Daniel Humkey will
create signs for the frames and email to staff to print.
7. New Business
There was no new business.
8. Sub-Committee Reports
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a. Visual Arts: See art show notes located in unfinished business.
b. Performing Arts: Cynthia Chesak attended a recent Rainier Symphony performance. Ms.
Chesak stated a meeting needs to occur with various stakeholders of the Foster Performing
Arts Center (the City and Tukwila School District) to ensure technical support and
maintenance needs are being completed for the symphony and other facility rental users.
c. Outreach: Several Arts Commissioners have distributed Art Show information cards
throughout Tukwila and the region.
d. Staff Report:
Budget:
The Mayor’s office adjusted the Arts Commission budget by $2,500 to account for Citywide
expenditure reduction.
New Request: The City is working with Shag for a Tukwila Village event on July 21, 2018
from 1-4pm. Staff will present a proposal at the May Arts Commission meeting to support
the opening event by providing entertainment and an interactive teaching artist sponsored
by TAC.
Other
A tablecloth with the new logo has been ordered (2 sets). Also ordered 1,000 TAC logo
stickers (half dollar size) to be used for mailings or giveaways.
The Tukwila Municipal Arts Plan will be presented to the Community Development and
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Neighborhoods Council Committee on Tuesday, April 24 at 5:30pm (Tukwila City Hall,
Hazelnut Conference Room). Tentatively scheduled for Committee of the Whole on
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Monday, May 14, followed by the Regular Council Meeting on May 21. TAC members
are encouraged to attend any of the meetings.
Reminder that the newly formed Seatac Arts Commission have invited TAC to attend their
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May 9 meeting (Seatac City Hall, 4800 S 188 St, 5:30-7pm) – Sheila and Alex will be our
representatives.
9. Other: Commissioners asked about the status of business cards.
10. Agenda for Next/Future Meetings: The Commission requested a budget review, reflecting
reductions.
11. Adjournment: Daniel Humkey motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 pm, Trisha Gilmore
seconded the motion, the motion passed unanimously.
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