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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City’s Arts Commission will meet on January 27,2021 at 6:00pm.
THE MEETING WILL NOT BE CONDUCTED IN PERSON.
The phone number to participate in the phone call is: 253.292.9750, Conference ID: 853 367 106#
For assistance during the meeting, please call the Arts Commission Staff Liaison,
Tracy Gallaway at 206.992.4578
ARTS COMMISSION
Chair: Sheila Coppola, Vice Chair: Trisha Gilmore
Helen Enguerra, Cynthia Chesak, Pinky Estell, Jaleh Sadravi, Shawn Belyea, Dylan Mahler
AGENDA
January 27, 2021 at 6:00pm
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes (5 min)
a. November 18, 2020…………………………………………………………….…………………………………………….pg 1-2
5. Introduction of guests (5 min)
6. Unfinished Business (30 min)
a. Ignition NW Art Installations
b. Utility Box Art Program
c. TLAB Free Little Libraries
7. New Business (15 min)
a. Rainier Symphony partnership request
b. Election of Chair for 2021
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8. Commissioner & Staff Reports (10 min)
a. Commissioner Reports
b. Staff Report
9. Other (5 min)
10. Agenda for Next/Future Meetings (5 min)
11. Adjournment
Next Meeting: February 24, 2021
For more information contact Tracy Gallaway at 206-767-2305
Draft Minutes 11.18.2020
TUKWILA ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES
November 18, 2020 - 6:15pm
Microsoft Teams Virtual Meeting
1. Call to Order, Roll Call & Introduction of Guests: Chair Sheila Coppola called the meeting to order
at 6:20pm.
Attendance:
Commission Members Present: Sheila Coppola, Pinky Estell, Helen Enguerra, Shawn Belyea,
Cynthia Chesak and Dylan Mahler
Commission Members Absent: Trisha Gilmore, Jaleh Sadravi
Staff: Tracy Gallaway
Guests: Meagan McGuire, Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority (RTA). Potential student
reps for 2021-2023 - Thanipa Suwanchote (drawing, graphic design), Mariam Khazal
(graphic design), Dibaggio Ramirez Diaz (instrumental music), Sierra Roberson (choral
music), Tien Tran
2. Approval of Agenda: Helen Enguerra to accept the agenda. Cynthia Chesak seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
3. Approval of Minutes: Cynthia Chesak moved to accept the minutes for 9.23.20. Shawn Belyea
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
4. Unfinished Business:
a. Ignition NW Art Installations – Pinky Estell has been working with the Ignition NW team
to come up with some options for art installations in Tukwila Parks. What are some
examples of art that might be currently available for installation immediately (but would
be durable for the fall/winter weather)? Pinky, Shawn, and Tracy will coordinate a time
for a park tour to determine the best locations for installations (in coordination with the
Park maintenance staff).
b. Southcenter District Art, Baker Blvd Sidewalk Art Installation – Tracy Gallaway shared
that this project is complete. Sidewalk art developed by artist Beth Ga han was installed
along Baker Blvd on September 29th & 30th. Tracy Gallaway hired a videographer to
document the project, develop a training video and develop a project video to share the
project on the City website and social media channels. City staff also shot a video using
an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to capture aerial video of the project area.
c. Utility Box Art Program – Beth Gahan has created a design to use on the City owned
utility boxes at Baker Blvd and Andover Park E. This pilot proje ct will be complete
Draft Minutes 11.18.2020
before the end of 2020. Beth and Tracy have been working on developing a City policy
for this program. There are plans to roll out the Utility Box Art Program in early 2021.
d. Park Art Projects – Due to staff capacity, the park art projects have been delayed and
will be reconsidered for 2021. Staff has ordered thermoplastic art to use at various parks
– these include
e. Tukwila Library Advisory Board (TLAB) “Free Little Libraries” – Cynthia Chesak, who
serves on both the Arts Commission and TLAB, shared that TLAB was approved to move
ahead with this project. TLAB purchased 2 boxes. The Arts Commission will commission
artists to paint or decorate the free little libraries. This project will move forward in
spring 2021.
5. New Business:
a. Seattle Southside Scene Campaign, Megan McGuire, Seattle Southside RTA
b. Tukwila Pond Master Plan – request for stakeholder representative
6. Commission/Staff Report Outs:
o Tracy Gallaway, Staff Liaison:
▪ ArtsCorps –Free Virtual Teen After School Art Program that began on October 20th
concludes on November 19th. The Spoken Word/Poetry class was canceled, but the
Hip Hop Dance class had 4 students.
▪ Contract with Joel Lee for Public Art Inventory & Assessment – the inventory and
assessment began earlier this month.
▪ Justice Center Plaza – Tracy is working with artist Elizabeth Gahan for an art
proposal at the Justice Center Plaza site. The proposal includes using 3 large lanterns
attached to the current light poles. There are a couple of lighting options. We are
still waiting for a design and cost for the armature to attach the lanterns to the poles.
o Sheila Coppola: Jolene Haas, Duwamish Tribal member, is interested in coming to a future
meeting to get to know the arts commission, projects and have a seat at the table.
o Dylan Mahler:
▪ Art at FHS -final design meeting will be in December.
7. Other – Donated art discussion
8. Agenda for Next/Future Meetings: Donated art draft policy; Proposal for Justice Center art
purchase – Trish Kinlow, Tukwila Municipal Court Administrator
9. Adjournment: Cynthia Chesak motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 pm Pinky Estell seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Next meeting: January 27, 2021
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Drive travel & tourism spending and economic impact to the cities of SeaTac, Tukwila, and Des Moines
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ARTS HISTORY CULTURE
DOCUENTARY STYLE VIDEOS
CURATED LANDING PAGE
ITINERARY PLANNING
CAPAIGN FEATURES
STORY DRIVEN
LOCATION BASED
BIT CATCH PUBLIC SCULPTURE
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