2017-06-05 Arts Commission Minutesy edmonds
ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES
June 5, 2017
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 Kevin Conefrey STAFF AUDIENCE
Lois Rathvon Lesly Kaplan Frances Chapin
Tanya Sharp Marni Muir
Jonathan Walzer — S Rep
Excused: Beverly Shaw-Starkovich
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Suzy Maloney, Chair
INTRODUCTIONS —
MINUTES —5/1/17 minutes—Conefrey Moved, Kaplan Seconded, Approved.
AGENDA —Add On the Fence as A.5; Informational Panels as A.6; Meeting dates as C.2.
REPORTS -
A. Creative Programs
1. Cascadia Art Museum — Commissioners discussed the benefits of having the Guy Anderson painting Two
Workman on display at the Cascadia Art Museum and endorsed the idea of extending the loan agreement
another year. Conefrey Moved and Kaplan Seconded to extend the contract another year, Approved. If
there is any change in plan for exhibit location for the piece the Museum will inform EAC and staff before
moving it.
Public Art Brochure — A proposal was reviewed for design of a new one page three fold public art
brochure. Commissioners agreed that this smaller format featuring just the outdoor pieces in the City
Collection is a good direction for a walking tour piece. Staff will arrange to meet with the designer and get
a contract in place with the intent of having new brochures by mid -summer.
Summer Concerts — Chapin will email out the schedule once City Council sign-ups have been completed
and a reminder about process, including picking up the box earlier in the week and introductions. Staff is
creating a flyer for the Music at the Library series that will be handed out at the Sunday concerts. Look for
the flyer in the concert box. The first concert is July 9.
4. Tourism Promotion Awards for 2018 — Muir summarized the recommendations of the review committee
which consisted of Muir, Sharp and Rathvon, facilitated by Chapin. The 2018 awards reflect an increased
allocation of LTAC funds with a total $21,000 in the following distribution: CSO $2,000; OBT $2,600; EAF
$1,700 (includes $1,200 for Studio Tour and $500 for Festival); Edmonds Driftwood Players $2,400; Sno-
King Chorale $1,500; Demiero Jazz Fest $2,500; Art Walk Edmonds $2,000; Cascadia Art Museum $2,500;
Rotary Jazz Connection $2,200; and Phoenix Theater $1,600. Maloney Moved and Conefrey Seconded
recommendation to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to approve EAC allocations in the final budget,
Approved.
S. On the Fence — A new proposal by Minh Carrico was reviewed and the Commission asked if it could be
installed in late summer on the Anderson Center fence. They noted that the picture showing the shadow
should be part of the title and artist statement signage. Muir Moved and Rathvon Seconded that the
proposal be approved for the fence on Main Street, with schedule to be determined after discussion with
the artist, Approved.
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Informational Panels —The City Council requested Planning Board review for the Waterfront Mills and
Yost Park Old -growth Stump informational panels. The concept and information has been previously
reviewed by both the Historic Preservation Commission and the Arts Commission. The Commission
reviewed the new proposed drafts, panel sizes, and locations. Conefrey Moved and Muir Seconded that
the two draft informational panel designs, dimensions, and proposed locations be recommended for
approval at Planning Board and City Council, Approved.
B. Capital Projects
C. Funding & Administration
1. Economic Impact Study Update — Maloney and Sharp reported on the first meeting of the Advisory Group
workshop with Berk consultants regarding the two proposed surveys, one for attendees and one for
organizations. They reported that there was excellent input from the group and the group had broad
representation and interests.
Chapin and Sharp reported on doing a pilot test of the survey at the Waterfront Festival on Saturday.
Discussion ensued about how best to gather surveys at the Arts Festival. Ideas for a drawing were
discussed. The ECA will be sharing a booth and will allow EAC to use it as a base for doing surveys. Muir,
Maloney and Walzer may be available to help with surveys during the Festival and Chapin will be reaching
out for other volunteers trying to cover a couple of hours on each of the three days. Information will be
sent out after the Arts Festival for general promotion of the attendee survey, requests for volunteers, and
information to organizations about the organizational survey that will be requested from all the arts and
culture nonprofits and businesses with a specific focus on the arts.
2. Meetings— Chapin noted that there will not be a quorum for the July 3 meeting. After discussion it was
proposed that the meeting be moved to later in July, July 17 probably. If there is no business for the
August meeting, it will be canceled.
STAFF REPORT —.Chapin is starting work on the 2018 budget and will present a draft at the July meeting. The
WOTS brochure is in process.
NEW/OTHER BUSINESS —
AUDIENCE COMMENTS -
Meeting Adjourned at 7:05 PM