2018-03-05 Arts Commission Minutesy edmonds
ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES
March 5, 2018
The Edmonds Arts Commission: dedicated to the arts, an integral part of community life.
City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department
PRESENT:
Tanya Sharp
Beverly Shaw Starkovich
Patricia Oneill
Excused: Marni Muir
Lesly Kaplan
Suzy Maloney
Rhonda Soikowski
Morro Kitahara, Student Rep
STAFF AUDIENCE
Frances Chapin Gillian Jones, Larry Ehl,
Lindsay Geyer
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Lesly Kaplan, Chair
INTRODUCTIONS — Gillian Jones, Programming Director at ECA, Lindsay Geyer, ECA Board and Co -Chair of the
Inclusion & Accessibility Committee, and Larry Ehl, PFD Board and Co -Chair of the Inclusion & Accessibility
Committee, Arts Commissioners and Student Rep introduced themselves.
MINUTES-2/5/18 minutes — Sharp Moved, Maloney Seconded, Approved.
REPORTS -
A. Creative Programs
1. ECA Partner Programs/Inclusion and Accessibility Initiatives — Jones thanked the Commission for
support of Kidstock! which was extremely well attended and for sponsoring the free presentation by
David Gonzales at ECA on Feb 6. She invited Commissioners to attend the free film Los Hermanos on
March 8 before the concert. The Inclusion and Accessibility Committee was formed at ECA about a
year ago and has worked to address various concerns including holding a community forum on ways
to provide a better experience for hearing impaired audience. They met with the City Diversity
Commission in November. In addition to the 25 — 30 mainstage presentations the ECA has rental
clients that include the Persian, Russian, and Gambian communities. Their education and outreach
programs reach about 10,000 a year, plus they have summer camps, artists in school, a Dementia
Inclusive program, and Saturday matinee movie events. The Inclusion and accessibility committee is
trying to be on the leading edge and to reach out more intentionally with the goal of ensuring
accessible arts to everyone in the community. The demographics of S. County are changing and it is
important to consider both diversity and generational balance in programming and also encouraging
diversity among volunteers.
What can we be doing together? ECA interested in reaching out on the Hwy 99 corridor; supporting
the Creative District application; fostering diverse offerings and possibly some joint events. It is
important to connect throughout the year. Inclusion Committee meets third Wednesdays at 7:30 am
and EAC members are welcome to attend. Discussion followed about various ideas including cross
promotion and the possibility of a more informal cultural music event on the FAC outdoor stage.
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2. Summer Concerts Selection —The draft schedule was reviewed. Contracts are not all back.
Commissioner sign-ups for the Sunday concerts will be done at the April meeting. Shaw suggested
contacting CSO about putting a list of summer concerts in their last concert program. Use of twitter,
Instagram and FB was briefly discussed.
3. Music at the Library —The Wintergrass Preview concert and jam Feb 10 was attended by about 100
people and received good comments. The next event is Jake Bergevin jazz on March 15. The program
for 2018-9 is being set and includes classical guitar, world music and instruments, blues, and poetry
music. Soikowski will explore possibilities for Native American music.
4. Exhibits/Temporary Art — Chapin reported that two new installations for On the Fence are up.
5. Best Book, April 20 Reception — Beverly and Pat will assist with mounting and exhibiting posters at
FAC. Dana Sullivan will give the presentation.
6. Art Donation — Commissioners considered a donation of a framed watercolor painting of "Edmonds
Beach Sculpture", Beach Launch, by Pamela Harold. Kaplan Moved acceptance of the donated
artwork and Shaw Seconded, Approved.
B. Capital Projects
C. Funding & Administration
1. Economic Impact of Arts Study Open House —Maloney observed that there were about 50 people at
the March 1 Open House and that the presentation was excellent. Chapin reported that there is now
an online link to the recommendations where people can add comments at
www.ecoimpactarts.edmondswa.gov
Annual Report — Kaplan will give the Annual Report at City Council on Mar 6 and commissioners are
encouraged to attend.
Retreat —The artist statement workshop by Artist Trust will be held in the Plaza Room March 24 at
10 - noon, followed by the EAC Retreat at 12:30 — 4 pm. The main focus of the retreat will be on how
the Economic Impact Study informs us and what the next steps are for the Arts Commission. Maloney
and Muir will work on an ice breaker activity. Rose may attend the beginning of the meeting to
report on WOTS or will attend a future EAC meeting.
STAFF REPORT — Chapin asked Momo to report briefly on the Jazz Fest concert. She also encouraged
Commissioners to attend the Jamie Ford lecture at the Library on March 9 at 6 pm.
NEW/OTHER BUSINESS —
AUDIENCE COMMENTS -
Meeting Adjourned at 8:00 PM