Arts Commission

City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 Arts Commission Contact: Stephanie Johnson 360.709.2678 Thursday, February 14, 2019 6:00 PM Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Grisham called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. 1.A ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Chair Timothy Grisham, Commissioner Diana Fairbanks, Commissioner Stacy Hicks, Commissioner Kathy Murray and Commissioner Katherine Williams Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Frederick Dobler 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 19-0124 Approval of January 10, 2019 Arts Commission Minutes Attachments: OAC 1.10.19 Minutes The minutes were approved. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT - None 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioners shared information about past and upcoming arts events. Chair Grisham noted Commissioner Yoke resigned from the Arts Commission effective immediately. She noted she appreciated the opportunity to serve and commended the hard work of Commissioners. 6. BUSINESS ITEMS 19-0125 Meet and Greet with Heritage Commission Heritage Commissioner Rachel Newmann and Staff Liaison Marygrace Goddu expressed interest in working with the Arts Commission to strengthen ArCH in our City of Olympia Page 1 Arts Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2019 community. Commissioner Newmann noted that an interest of the Heritage Commission is to identify current elements that will create a sense of place for future generations in addition to celebrating our shared history (a natural ArCH crossover). Ms. Johnson shared a presentation identifying ArCH recommendations being addressed by staff and the Arts Commission in the coming year. She also noted how the Arts Commission items are presented in their 2019 work plan and invited the Heritage Commission to do the same, if they choose to. Chair Grisham underscored the Arts Commission's interest in working together to support ArCH. The discussion was completed. 18-1178 Recommendation of 2019 Work Plan and Municipal Art Plan Attachments: OAC 2019 Work Plan 2019 Municipal Art Plan Staff and Commissioners identified a few last minute edits. Commissioner Hicks moved, seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks, to forward a recommendation to the General Government Committee for approval of the Work Plan and Municipal Art Plan as amended. The motion passed unanimously. 19-0126 Recommendation of Arts Commission candidates for interview Chair Grisham led a discussion on Commissioner response to the application packets. He invited former Chair Hicks and Vice-Chair Dobler for a follow-up meeting to finalize a list of five candidates to recommend to General Government for interview. Chair Grisham, Vice-Chair Dobler and Commissioner Hicks will take Commissioner input and finalize a list of five candidates for interview, to be submitted to General Government by March 1. 7. REPORTS 19-0127 Policy & Program Recommendation Reports 1.1 Municipal Art Plan to City Council - See Business Items 1.2 Apply for Creative District Designation - No report 1.3 Commission Retreat/Work Session - No report 1.4 ArCH - Staff have a work plan now based on ArCH recommendations. 1.5 Proposal for Arts Organizations Granting Program - Contracts have been sent out. 1.6 Support the Creative Sector - No report The report was received. 19-0128 Arts Program Support Reports City of Olympia Page 2 Arts Commission Meeting Minutes February 14, 2019 2.1 Arts Walk 56 & 57 - Ms. Johnson shared images of the spring and fall Arts Walk covers. 2.2 Music Out Loud - No report 2.3 Public Art Assessment - April 2.4 Arts & Heritage Day at the Capitol - Chair Grisham, Commissioner Hicks and Ms. Johnson shared observations of their day at the Legislature. The all found value in their participation. 2.5 Traffic Box Mural Wrap Public Art Project - Images available for vote via Facebook. 2.6 Percival Plinth Project - Ms. Johnson shared that, due to the snow storm and building closure, the jury and Commission recommendation has been bumped to March. 2.7 Poet Laureate - First workshop February 16. 2.8 Implementation of Temporary Display of Art at City Hall & Programming - Commissioner Fairbanks and Ms. Johnson toured the available spaces to determine artwork locations. Ms. Johnson noted the exhibition will be on the Arts Walk map and shared that she will be asking for volunteers to greet visitors at the March meeting. 2.9 Olympia Art Crossings - Contract in process 2.10 Public Art Retrospective - Moving forward. The report was received. 8. OTHER TOPICS - None 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m. City of Olympia Page 3