2014-09-08 Arts Commission Minutesy edmonds
ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES
September 8, 2014
The Edmonds Arts Commission: dedicated to the arts, an integral part of community life.
City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department
PRESENT:
Suzy Maloney Marni Muir
Samantha Saether Beverly Shaw Starkovich
Lois Rathvon
Joanne Otness
Excused for travel - Kevin Conefrey
STAFF AUDIENCE
Frances Chapin
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 PM by Suzy Maloney, Chair
INTRODUCTIONS —
AGENDA -
MINUTES — Aug 4, 2014— Rathvon MOVED, Otness SECONDED, MOTION Approved.
REPORTS -
A. Creative Programs
WOTS — Otness reported that the conference is sold out. There are a few openings for the pre-
conference sessions. Keynote tickets are on sale at ECA and she encouraged Commissioners to
promote that event. She reminded Commissioners about sign-ups for volunteering at the conference.
Once the WOTS steering committee has reviewed a revised version of the schedule will be sent to
everybody.
She reminded Commissioners about the Literary Walk on Saturday September 13 which is a
partnership program for EAC.
2. 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor Interim Art Projects— Chapin reported that the presentation at City
Council had to be postponed until September 23rd. She noted that one artist has already contacted
her with interest in the project. Discussion followed about other areas of interest for public art in the
city, including the Library, the entry on 5th off of SR 104, the underpass, the Treatment Plant, and
other areas.
3. On the Fence Temporary Art — Maloney presented an application from Robin Westbrook and Mona
Smiley -Fairbanks for a Van Gogh scarecrow during late September and October. The Museum had
originally contacted EAC about having artists create scarecrows for the fence and EAC had approved
the idea. The specific project by Smiley -Fairbanks and Westbrook was approved with the
understanding that there might be other scarecrow art on the fence as well. Rathvon Moved, Muir
Seconded, MOTION approved.
4. Community Cultural Plan — Chapin discussed implementation of the Community Cultural Plan (CCP)
strategies and reviewed the proposed process developed in a meeting with one of the consultants
who helped create the plan. Five areas of interest were identified that summarize the variety of
strategies in the plan. The areas are Space, Communication, Programs & Events, Strong Arts Sector,
and Arts Education. Some things are already moving forward with regards to specific areas e.g.
Communication and the work on the community calendar through the Economic Development
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Department and communications consultant. There are also several strategies identified as the work
of the City and EAC. In addition the role of the EAC and City is to act as a convener. In each area one
of the first steps after convening interested representatives is to prioritize strategies in terms of what
there is interest in working on first. An action plan can then be identified. It is important for EAC to
have a participant in each area, and on a practical level that representative can also be the note taker
or scribe. She asked Commissioners to review the areas and express their interests prior to the
October meeting.
B. Capital Projects
Five Corners — Chapin informed the commission that the roundabout project is moving along on
schedule. The inlays with the name of the artwork are fabricated and will be put in soon. The
artwork is under construction and will be one of the last elements to be installed.
C. Funding & Administration
1. Email Policy - Chapin reported that the Finance Director sent out an email requesting that
Commissioners be mindful of using City emails, not personal emails.
STAFF REPORT— Chapin updated the Commission on a project the Historical Museum is working on regarding
improvements to the exterior space. The building and grounds are owned by the City and the Museum will
be putting together an advisory group to assist in the planning/design process. They have requested a
member of the Arts Commission. Shaw and Rathvon expressed interest depending on the schedule. Chapin
also mentioned she met with the owner of the site for the Cascadia Museum, Muir is on the board, and
toured the renovations. The Stages of History brochure is printed and being distributed.
OTHER BUSINESS — Muir spoke about the exhibit she is curating for a joint show in the Gallery/Display Case in
November.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS —
Meeting Adjourned at 7:57 PM