2016-05-02 Arts Commission Minutesy edmonds
ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES May 2, 2016
The Edmonds Arts Commission: dedicated to the arts, an integral part of community life.
City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department
PRESENT:
Beverly Shaw Starkovich Suzy Maloney STAFF AUDIENCE
Samantha Saether Lesly Kaplan Frances Chapin
Marni Muir Lois Rathvon
Kyla Blair
Absent:
Excused: Kevin Conefrey
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Beverly Shaw-Starkovich, Chair
INTRODUCTIONS —
MINUTES —Approval of 4/4/16 minutes, Muir Moved, Saether Seconded, Approved.
AGENDA —Added On the Fence as item A.5 and moved CC presentation to A.6. Added Civic Stakeholders as
B.2.
REPORTS -
A. Creative Programs
1. WOTS Update— Kaplan updated on the work being done by Rose to complete all the contract
paperwork and get the brochure printed, and add new content to the website. She asked
Commissioners to review the website and reminded them of the conference dates and the need for
volunteers on all three days. Chapin confirmed that EPIC will organize the dine arounds on Saturday.
2. Best Book Poster Contest — Shaw and other Commissioners complimented Rose for an excellent
event. It was a full house and the families were very enthusiastic. All agreed that it is an exciting
event which brings attention to EAC and has a positive long term impact on the students with respect
to reading and doing art. Muir suggested that a backdrop might be created for next year for families
to take pictures in front of. Discussion followed about taking pictures at the event. Rathvon
suggested that many take pictures in front of the student's artwork and we might want to consider
this when hanging the exhibit.
3. Concerts — Commissioners discussed distributing the flyers earlier. Several took copies to leave at
Harbor Square, Artworks etc.
4. Tourism Promotion for 2017 — The application information has been sent out and they are due June
first. Muir, Maloney, and Kaplan will review and make recommendations to be presented at the June
6 EAC meeting.
5. On the Fence/Temporary Public Art — Chapin presented an application for a bee related hive
sculpture from Fairbanks and Wickstrom. Commissioners discussed and concluded that it is not the
best fit for the fence location. They would be interested in a proposal for student artwork related to
the bee crisis and suggested that one of the many summer camps might be interested in such a
project. Chapin read the proposal regarding rain barrels and Commissioners were not enthusiastic
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about placing barrels downtown but thought that the On the Fence opportunity might be used by
artists to educate people about the use of rainwater. Chapin will contact Snohomish Conservation
District to discuss.
6. Annual Report/CCP Implementation Update - Shaw will meet with Chapin and plan on giving a short
annual report at Council on May 17. Blair has volunteered to assist in presenting information about
the CCP Implementation process. Commissioners discussed the format and content for the
presentations including an overview of the number of meetings, people involved, diversity, and
volunteer hours in the implementation process. It is important to point out how much has been
accomplished by EAC with very small budget. Chapin will send out a draft of content.
B. Capital Projects
1. Dayton Street Plaza —The concrete has been poured and Chapin has kept in touch with both
tenants in the building, Driftwood and ArtWorks.
2. Civic Master Plan Stakeholder meetings— Commissioners signed up for interviews on May 23.
STAFF REPORT— Chapin reported that the City has applied to be part of the Sustainable Cities Partnership
program with Western Washington University and if selected at least two of the projects will be partially arts
related.
OTHER BUSINESS —
AUDIENCE COMMENTS -
Meeting Adjourned at 7:38 PM