HomeMy WebLinkAboutArts 2024-08-21 MinutesCity of Tukwila
Thomas McLeod, Mayor
Parks & Recreation Department - Pete Mayer, Director
Minutes for Review & Approval: August 21, 2024
ARTS COMMISSION
Cynthia Chesak, Pinky Estcll (Chair), Shawn Belyea, Sheila Coppola, Pat Bako (Vice Chair), Verna Seal
AGENDA
August 21, 2024 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. Introduction of consultant developing the Tukwila Teen Art Collective: Grey Ellis
• Commissioners were invited to work with Grey Ellis regarding their community contacts and
possible opportunities.
6. Commissioners Reports
• Ongoing Business
o Sheila Coppola will email the finalized Portrait Project details to commissioners
■ ACTION ITEM: Commissioners approved the first community member portrait
of Jan Bolerjack of Riverton Park United Methodist Church. The total amount
allocated: $1050 (includes stipend and funds for canvas)
o Shawn Belyea gave updates to the proposed artist grant program. He will share this with
Pat Bako, who will share it with the commission.
o Annual Arts Festival: commissioners discussed the possibility of hosting the first event at
Hazelnut Park.
• New Business
o Cynthia Chesak proposed next year's Utility Box Art Program include boxes near the
schools and student artwork. She will learn more about what boxes are available.
7. Staff Reports:
• Ongoing Business:
o Strategic Plan Deliverables Status/Update: Tukwila Strategic Arts Plan 2024 Deliverables
Tracker.xlsx
• New Business: Kamala Kakaria's TAC application has been received by the Mayor's Office. A
background check is currently underway as part of the process.
8. Agenda for Next/Future Meetings (5 min)
Tukwila Community Center • 12424-42ndAvenueSouth • Tukwila, WA 98168 • 206-768-2822
Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
9. Adjournment
Next Meeting: September 18, 2024
For more information contact Michael May at 206-767-2342
Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov