2014-10-06 Arts Commission Minutesy edmonds
ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES
October 6, 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
Samantha Saether
Lois Rathvon
Joanne Otness
Kevin Conefrey STAFF AUDIENCE
Frances Chapin
Excused - Marni Muir, Beverly Shaw Starkovich
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM by Suzy Maloney, Chair
INTRODUCTIONS —
AGENDA -
MINUTES — Sept 8, 2014— Otness MOVED, Rathvon SECONDED, MOTION Approved.
REPORTS -
A. Creative Programs
WOTS — Commissioners commented on the success of the Reception with about 150 people there at
the peak. The Mayor and the President of EdCC both attended and were introduced. Otness reported
that it was a very successful weekend and many good comments were received from conference
participants. The keynote gave an excellent presentation, but more time is needed for folks to get
back to the FAC. Thanks were expressed by Chapin and Otness for all the help given by
Commissioners during the weekend. The Steering Committee will meet in two weeks and a full
report on the evaluations and financials will be completed in November since Laurie has limited work
hours.
4th Avenue Cultural Corridor Interim Art Projects— Chapin reported that the presentation at City
Council was made on September 23rd. Next steps include contacting artists to invite to create design
concepts for the various elements.
3. Literary Walk— Otness, Chapin and Rathvon reported on the Literary Walk. It was attended by about
25-30 people on a beautiful day. The introduction session at the Library was excellent, followed by a
panel at the Conference Center, publishing information at the Bookshop, and a poetry reading at the
Hazel Miller Plaza. Commissioners agreed that the timing, two weeks before WOTS, wasn't good and
suggested holding it in early summer.
4. Community Cultural Plan — Chapin discussed implementation of the Community Cultural Plan (CCP)
strategies. She will send out a summary of the specific strategies in the five areas of interest, asking
Commissioners to review and indicate their greatest area of interest. Commissioners expressed
interest in having the Communications consultant attend an EAC meeting and report on the calendar
work.
B. Capital Projects
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Five Corners — Chapin informed the commission that the artwork in the roundabout project is
scheduled to be installed the week of October 20.and inlays will go in soon.
C. Funding & Administration
1. Budget - Chapin updated Commissioners that continuation of the part-time Arts Assistant
position is in the budget but may require utilizing some EAC program funding for salary as it did
in 2014.
STAFF REPORT— Chapin noted that the Arts & Humanities proclamation at City Council will be on October 21
and encouraged Arts Commissioners to attend.
OTHER BUSINESS —
AUDIENCE COMMENTS —
Meeting Adjourned at 6:57 PM