HomeMy WebLinkAboutArts 2021-01-27 MinutesCity of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Parks & Recreation Department - Rick Still, Director
TUKWILA ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES
January 27, 2021 - 6:OOpm
Microsoft Teams Virtual Meeting
1. Call to Order, Roll Call & Introduction of Guests: Chair Sheila Coppola called the meeting to order at
6:05pm.
Attendance:
Commission Members Present: Sheila Coppola, Pinky Estell, Helen Enguerra, Shawn Belyea, Cynthia Chesak,
Trisha Gilmore, Jaleh Sadravi and Dylan Mahler
Commission Members Absent:
Staff: Tracy Gallaway
Guests: Barbara McMichael, SoCo Culture; Potential student reps for 2021-2023 — Thanipa "Honey"
Suwanchote (drawing, graphic design) and Mariam Khazal (graphic design)
2. Approval of Agenda: Trisha Gilmore to accept the agenda. Shawn Belyea seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
3. Approval of Minutes: Jaleh Sandravi moved to accept the minutes for 11.18.20. Pinky Estell seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
4. Unfinished Business:
a. Ignition NW Art Installations — Pinky Estell reported that one of the artists they reached out to
wasn't comfortable with their art being put outside (without monitoring) due to concerns of
potential theft or vandalism; Shawn Belyea will follow up with Iron Monkey to see their interest
level for a park installation in 2021.
b. 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 project was delayed until spring 2021 due to
weather conditions. There are plans to roll out the Utility Box Art Program in spring 2021.
c. 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. Parks staff will
give input regarding proposed locations. Locations may have an impact on artist design. The
commissions will need to determine if there are any special considerations for the artist call,
such as focusing it on student artists, or if they would like to proceed with a more general and
simplified artist call. The stipend and provision of supplies will also need to be determined prior
to publishing an artist call.
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5. New Business:
a. Rainier Symphony partnership request—The Rainier Symphony reached out to the staff liaison
to share their hopes for a symphony season in 2021. They understand that program funding
may not be possible but are hoping the Arts Commission would still be able to partner for
rehearsal space at the Foster Performing Arts Center if that space becomes available to outside
groups. The commission expressed interest in continuing to partner with the Rainier Symphony
for orchestral performances in Tukwila, however, financial support would be contingent upon
the ability to provide musical performances with a providing audience with more culturally
diverse performances.
b. Election of Chair for 2021— The commission confirmed the decision to move the Vice Chair,
Trisha Gilmore, into the Chair role for 2021. Shawn Belyea will serve as Vice Chair for 2021.
6. Commission/Staff Report Outs:
o Tracy Gallaway, Staff Liaison:
■ ArtsCorps — we are continuing to partner with Arts Corps for youth/teen arts programming.
Staff will be forming a Youth Arts Advisory group, including the TAC student rep and other
interested youth to help determine what programs would be of interest (virtual and in-
person).
■ Contract with Joel Lee for Public Art Inventory & Assessment — due to COVID, work on this
project has been delayed. The original contract date has this project completed by 3.31.21,
so staff will work on a contract extension.
■ Donated Art — introduction of discussion, draft policy will be reviewed at a future meeting.
■ Tukwila Justice Center
• Art for Tukwila Municipal Court — Tracy Gallaway shared images of the art that was
purchased by the Arts Commission. See attachment A. A tag identifying the artist
and the artwork donation by the Tukwila Arts Commission will be forthcoming.
• Art for Plaza — the artist is still waiting to hear from the "art pole" engineers to
determine if the proposed lantern project can proceed.
o Sheila Coppola: Hoa Hong mural work at Spice Bridge is underway. Many Commission members
noted how much they enjoy visiting Spice Bridge and the delicious food options.
o Dylan Mahler: Art at FHS — no update regarding this project.
7. Other — There was discussion regarding developing a standard label/tag to use for all public art owned by
the City. Trisha Gilmore, Sheila Coppola, and Pinky Estell volunteered to assist with coming up with ideas for
the tag, including standards for placement and information provided. It should be noted that different tags
may be developed based on the location of the artwork (exterior, permanent pieces may have different
types of tags).
8. Agenda for Next/Future Meetings: Donated art draft policy; Examples of art labels/tags.
9. Adjournment: Cynthia Chesak motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 pm Shawn Belyea seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Next meeting: February 24, 2021
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Tukwila Justice Center Public Art
"Diversity" by local artist Judge Anthony Gipe, Kent Municipal Court
Purchase of print and framing provided by the Tukwila Arts Commission
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