2023-12-04 Arts Commission MinutesAedmonds
ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES 5:30 pm December 4, 2023
The Edmonds Arts Commission is dedicated to the arts as an integral part of community life.
City of Edmonds Community, Culture and Economic Development Department, December 4, 2023
PRESENT: Paul Cogley, Richard Chung, Harry Kirchner, Lisa Palmatier, Tanya Sharp, Rhonda J Soikowski,
Ashley Song, Lily Kamilla-Student Representative.
STAFF: Frances Chapin, Arts & Culture Manager; Laurie Rose, Arts Program Specialist
The meeting was called to order at 5:30pm by Song
Palmatier read the City Council land acknowledgement statement:
"We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their
successors the Tulalip Tribes, who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care
of these lands. We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their
sacred spiritual connection with the land and water."
MINUTES
Soikowski Moved the November 2023 minutes be approved as submitted. Chung Seconded. Approved.
INTRODUCTIONS / PUBLIC COMMENT: none
REPORTS
A. Creative Programs
Annual Report: The presentation of the report will move to either January 9 or 16, 2024,
Council meeting, along with the 41h Ave Corridor project report. Chapin requests two
commissioners to assist with the final draft. Commissioners Cogley and Sharp volunteered.
On the Fence: Rose reported the visual art committee (Sharp, Song, Kamila and Palmatier)
reviewed the nine proposals submitted last month for the 2024/25 On the Fence
installations and recommend accepting four of the nine proposals. Recommended proposals
are by Gabriela Frank, Kate Shinn, artist team Sharon and Bill Grader, and Ai -Chun Huang.
After the proposals were reviewed for the commission, Palmatier Moved the four
recommended proposals be accepted for the 2024/25 On the Fence schedule. Soikowski
Seconded. Approved.
3. Public Art Projects: Chapin reviewed the list of current Public Art projects, including current
stage of development and funding requirements. Discussion followed regarding priorities for
completion for each project, specific details for each project, as well as discussion regarding
potential of other art -related amenities along Highway 99 in partnership with ArtWalk
Edmonds and a potential installation in the Creative District (4t" Ave or Anway Park).
The commission concluded that priority be given to projects that have funding in place and
are ready to be completed. These projects are Highway 99 International District permanent
light pole banners, re -installation of Sunning Cormorant at Brackett's Landing North, and
initiation of the Edmonds Library installation at the Main Street entrance. Staff were asked to
continue to explore and/or develop the remaining projects on the list.
4. Commissioner Applicant Interviews: The deadline for the two open positions in 2024 is this
week. Discussion followed regarding extending the deadline if needed. Song, Cogley and
Sharp volunteered for the interview committee.
5. Creative District: Matching capital grants are available from ArtsWA. Matching funds will
need to come from a community partner. Chapin reported she has had initial conversations
with members of the community. Anway Park Public Art Project would qualify for this
program and the partner could be the Creative District. Commissioners agreed staff should
continue to explore a project in Anway Park with the Creative District.
Officer Nominations: Sharp agreed to be the 2024 EAC Chair and Chung agreed to be the
2024 Vice Chair. Kirchner Moved their nominations be accepted. Soikowski Seconded.
Approved.
B. Capital Projects: none
C. Funding and Administration: none
STAFF REPORT
Rose asked Chung to assist in obtaining a new registration platform service. Rose asked Cogley to assist
in reviewing submissions from musical groups for the 2024 Summer Concerts program.
Chapin asked commissioners to review the Public Art Ordinance, enacted in 1988, as it needs to reflect
current conditions and industry standards. This will be a project for 2024. The final project will be a list of
recommendations to present to Council. Song will assist staff.
NEW BUSINESS
Song announced King County is expected to pass its Cultural Access program. Rose added that
Snohomish County Arts Commission (SCAC) continues to pursue establishing the Cultural Access program
for Snohomish County and encouraged commissioners to participate in the SCAC's advocacy efforts.
Sharp updated the commission that the Edmonds Center for the Arts continues its development of a
mural project on its Gymnasium with ArtWalk Edmonds and potential partner Boys & Girls Club.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Song at 7:13pm.