HomeMy WebLinkAboutArts 2019-04-24 MinutesAllan Ekberg, Mayor
Parks & Recreation Department - Rick Still, Director
TUKWILA ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES
April 24, 2019 6:00 p.m. Tukwila Community Center
1. Call to Order: Chair Cynthia Chesak called the meeting to order at 6:01pm.
2. Attendance:
Commission Members Present: Cynthia Chesak, Helen Enguerra, Pinky Estell, Sheila Coppola
Commission Members Absent: Yuriko Rollins, Noe Rodriguez, Trisha Gilmore
Staff: Tracy Gallaway, TAC Liaison; Abbey Messmer, Outreach Assistant
Artist in Residence: Olisa Enrico -Johnson, Sarah Kavage
Guests: Barbara McMichael, Dylan Mahler FHS
3. Approval of Agenda: Tracy requested to amend the agenda to include an update from Pinky Estell regarding
the Foster Performing Arts Center and Dick Blick donation under "unfinished business". Pinky moved to
accept the agenda. Helen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
4. Approval of Minutes: Helen moved to accept the minutes. Pinky seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
5. Introduction of Guests:
Barbara McMichael - SoCo Culture
6. Unfinished Business:
a. Artist Mixer & Workshop - due to the planning time needed for this event it was decided to cancel
(release the date and the venue) and put together a subcommittee to work on a plan around
engaging artists in the community. It was suggested that Renton and Burien Arts Commissions have
organized these types of events and could be a good resource.
b. Mural Project Update -
a. Teen Room Mural - Sarah is also currently working with local teens on a mural in the Teen
Room at TCC. There is a small group of middle school girls assisting and opportunities for
other teens to participate in May. The mural will be completed by the end of May.
b. River Mural - Sarah will be direct selecting the artist for her mural wall at Tukwila
Community Center. She has a meeting scheduled with a local artist to discuss the project.
c. TIB Mural - Olisa will be gathering a team of volunteers to assist with the initial stages of the
project. There will be a call to artists for a portion of this mural project. The project is
scheduled to begin in June.
Tukwila City Hall = 6200 Southcenter Boulevard = Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 = Website: TukwilaWA.gov
c. Creative Consultancy Update — Request feedback from our submission and find out how we should
proceed with future opportunities.
d. AiRs Update
a. AiR/TIB - Printing project update; Arts Hang Out (May 22); FAB COLLAB (May 11th); Mini -
Grant Opportunity; Movie Night; West African Dance (Sat).
b. AiR/River — Mural and printing projects; Summer Program —Cambodian Lantern Project;
Bhutanese Community Project with Seniors; Assembling weavers to do some summer
weaving workshops, storytelling series at various riverside location (nature storytelling);
Map Your River engagement project.
e. Art Wall Schedule — Hoa Hong (April/May); Youth/Teens (June); Senior Painters (July -August); John
Taylor (Sept/Oct); Open (Nov/Dec).
f. Foster Performing Arts Center — Pinky is proposing that he take on a project to gather information
and create a report regarding the "State of the Foster PAC" and make a recommendation for moving
forward with that facility (identify needed improvements, costs and potential funding sources).
7. New Business:
a. South King County Arts Commissioner Summit — September 19th, 2019
b. Proposed Arts Festival — October 2019 — Check on calendar alignment — Subcommittee (Pinky and
Helen volunteered) will plan a meeting to discuss options.
8. Other: NA
9. Agenda for Next/Future Meeting:
a. Public Safety Plan - Art for City facilities (May 15, 2019)
10. Adjournment: Sheila motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:40pm. Helen Seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
Next meeting: Wednesday, May 15th, 6:OOpm at TCC —This will be a join Parks and Arts Commission meeting
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