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„" Allan Ekberg,•
Parks & RecreationDepartment Director
TUKWILA ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES
February 26, 2020 - 6:00pm
Tukwila Community Center/Executive Conference Room
1. Call to Order, Roll Call & Introduction of Guests: Chair Sheila Coppola called the meeting to order at 61
Attendance:
Commission Members Present: Cynthia Chesak, Pinky Estell, Sheila Coppola, Trisha Gilmore, Jaleh Sadravi,
Helen Enguerra, Shawn Belyea and Dylan Mahler
Commission Members Absent: n/a
Staff: Stephanie Gardner -Brown, Rachel Bianchi, Dawn Judkins, Trisha Kinlow
Council Member(s): Kate Kruller
Guests: Kara Martin, Food Innovation Network (FIN) Program Director
2. Approval of Agenda: Helen Enguerra moved to accept the agenda. Cynthia Chesak seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
3. Approval of Minutes: Trisha Gilmore moved to accept the minutes for 1.22.20 meeting. Jaleh Sadravi
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
4. Special Presentation: Kara Martin, Food Innovation Network (FIN) Program Director—Ms. Martin provided
an overview of FIN and the Tukwila Village Food Hall. She described a proposal that FIN will be submitting to
4Culture seeking funding and support for a project with local artist, Hoa Hong. The commission asked
questions and discussed the project and the food hall. Sheila Coppola made a motion to provide a letter of
support for the proposal being submitted to 4Culture, Trisha Gilmore seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously. Commissioners encouraged Ms. Martin to return if she receives funding and needs
additional support.
5. Unfinished Business:
a. Public Safety Plan Art: Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator, provided a brief history of the
Public Safety Building art projects. She had attended the May 2019 Arts Commission meeting to
provide an overview of art projects. On January 27, 2020 public comments regarding artwork
murals at Firestations 51 and 52 raised concerns over the racial and gender diversity
represented in the murals. On February 24, 2020 the Community Services and Safety
Committee asked that the Arts Commission weigh in on the issue. Ms. Bianchi introduced
Battalion Captain Dawn Judkins who serves as a staff representative for projects related to the
public safety buildings construction. Ms. Judkins provided insights to the project including the
location of the murals and fire staff response. Commissioners asked questions and provided
their different perspectives, including suggesting the artist be provided feedback about how the
images represent Tukwila residents. Rachel Bianchi thanked the commission and will provide
feedback to the artist.
6. New Business:
a. Burien Actors Theater — Summer Theater in the Park: Commissioners discussed the play being
offered and the Burien Actos Theatre. Stephanie Brown provided information about the See
You in the Park event series and shared there may be one or two events that this may be a good
fit for. Commissioners discussed the desire to keep an eye out for theatre opportunities and
programs that represent the community and/or may represent issues those in Tukwila
experience. Stephanie will follow up w/ Shawn Belyea and Burien Actors Theatre.
b. Gary Stroutsos Grand Canyon film or flute presentation: The commission discussed the
information provided by Mr. Stroutos and determined they were not prepared to offer stand-
alone events at this time. They asked that Mr. Stroutos stay in touch for future opportunities.
c. Stories of Arrival Display and Event (TCC Social Hall, April 22nd, 5:00-7:OOpm): Stephanie
provided information about the display and the reception on April 22nd. The Commission
suggested that if there are additional stories to share, could be placed on the art wall leading up
to the reception? Tracy Gallaway will follow up with Sheila Coppola, Sheila is sending an email
to Merna Hecht to discuss the possibility.
7. Commission/Staff Report Outs:
o Tracy Gallaway, Staff Liaison: Stephanie provided information about See You in the Park events.
o Sheila Coppola: Pastor Jan Bolerjack is interested in learning about funding opportunities through
the Arts Commission. It was suggested to invite her to a future meeting to share information about
music programs she offers to the community.
o Pinky Estell — Non-profit student art spaces is a new non-profit that is organized and run by teens rs.
Pinky suggested extending an invite to the group to attend a future meeting so commissioners can
learn about what they are doing. Mr. Estell has finished meeting with the Tukwila School District
regarding the Performing Arts Center, he will provide a report at the next meeting.
o Cynthia Chesak/Dylan Mahler — Ms. Chesak and Mr. Mahler provided information about the Foster
High School construction project and support from the Washington State Arts Commission to install
artwork. They are working with a group of school district representatives and will report back as
projects move forward. FHS construction project, receiving $ from the Washington State Arts
Commission for art on site. Dylan reported out on the Washington State Arts.... New construction at
the FHS qualifies for funding from the state arts commission. Cynthia and Dylan had a meeting w/
several school administrator and the state. Together, they will brainstorm ideas and then consult
the WA State arts list for the group to select an artist that will be a good match for the project.
Considerable amount of $$ - The other thing that came out of the meeting —there were two
paintings completed by Bill Cumming — Cynthia was of the understanding that he donated the
paintings. Technically, the WA States Arts Commission owns the pieces.
Trisha Gilmore: The Rorating Art Wall committee would like to put out a call for artists the rotating
art program. The committee suggests offering a stipend for artists as there are expenses incurred to
display their art. A $250 stipend was suggested. The committee also suggesting offering the
opportunity for selected artists to offer a workshop to community members and providing a $150
stipend if they choose to offer the workshop. Helen Enguerra motioned to provide $1000 in
stipends to artists annually who display on the rotating art wall. Pinky Estell seconded the motion
and the motion passed unanimously.
8. Adjournment: Trisha Gilmore motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 pm Cynthia Chesak seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Next meeting: March 25, 2020 at Tukwila Community Center