HomeMy WebLinkAboutArts 2022-07-28 Agenda Packet
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City’s Arts Commission will meet on July 28,2022 at 6:00pm.
This meeting will be held in-person in the Executive Conference Room at the Tukwila Community Center, 12424
42nd Avenue South.
For questions, please call the Arts Commission Staff Liaison,
Michael May at 206-767-2342.
ARTS COMMISSION
Chair: Shawn Belyea; Cynthia Chesak, Pinky Estell, Sheila Coppola, Kai Curry, Thanipa Suwanchote
AGENDA
July 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The City of Tukwila is located on the ancestral lands of the Coast
Salish people. We acknowledge their continuing connections to land, waters, and culture. We
pay our respect to their elders past, present and emerging.
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes (5 min)
a. June 22, 2022…………………………………………………………….…………………………………………….pg 2-3
5. Ongoing Business (40 min)
Commissioner Reports (open discussion)
Staff Reports
• Vacant Positions candidates Pat Bako and Verna Seal
• Tukwila Lights funding. ($5K for exploratory/preparatory work)
• Sale of Camille Patha painting
6. New Business (15 min)
7. Other (10 min)
• Any additional comments from staff or commissioners.
8. Agenda for Next/Future Meetings (5 min)
TAC Minutes
June 22, 2022
Page 2
9. Adjournment
Next Meeting: July 28, 2022
For more information contact Michael May at 206-767-2342
TUKWILA ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES (DRAFT)
June 22, 2022
ARTS COMMISSION
Chair: Shawn Belyea; Cynthia Chesak, Pinky Estell, Sheila Coppola, Kai Curry, Thanipa Suwanchote
AGENDA
June 22, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
10. Call to Order
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The City of Tukwila is located on the ancestral lands of the Coast
Salish people. We acknowledge their continuing connections to land, waters, and culture. We
pay our respect to their elders past, present and emerging.
11. Roll Call
12. Approval of Agenda
13. Approval of Minutes (5 min)
a. May 25, 2022…………………………………………………………….…………………………………………….pg 2-3
14. Ongoing Business (40 min)
Guest Speakers:
• 2023 -2024 Biennial Budget Outreach Survey. Niesha Fort-Brooks and Tony Cullerton will
present a citywide survey that commissioners will take at the meeting.
• Renovation of Performing Arts Center at Foster High School. Liliana Cardenas, Director of
Maintenance, Operations, and Capital Projects for the Tukwila School District will present.
o Seeking assistance in making up a $2 million capital project budget shortfall. Would like
the TAC to advocate for the project.
Commissioner Reports
• Foster Mural Update from Honey Suwanchote. It is a student-run project. It is a one-month
project. The students have made significant progress. Just finer work is necessary.
TAC Minutes
June 22, 2022
Page 3
o Cynthia will follow up with Mr. Sarino the art teacher on funding of the project and a
previously existing mural (which was funded by the TAC and 4Culture) that has
restoration needs. The cost for that needs to be determined, including commissioning of
an artist.
• Open discussion
o Shawn reported out that progress has been made in re -framing 5 art pieces.
Staff Reports
a. Arts Strategic Plan Update Propose work begin in fall funded through the 1% arts budget.
15. New Business (15 min)
a. Spice Bridge Farmer’s Market/Community Art Nights Grant Proposal Request The TAC approves
on condition that two market days are held this summer.
b. Beginning the process of recruiting for the 2 vacant commissioner positions. Michael will draft
up a flyer for review by the TAC to be used at the SYINTP events this summer.
16. Other (10 min)
• Any additional comments from staff or commissioners.
o Pinky commented on Juneteenth. It was a nice event in support of the arts and was well
received.
o Cynthia talked to the Rainier Symphony about them drafting up a memo.
17. Agenda for Next/Future Meetings (5 min)
18. Adjournment