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Unless otherwise noted, the Arts Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. the 2nd Tuesday of each month
at Centennial Center, Conference Room 401, 400 West Gowe St., Kent, WA 98032.
For additional information please contact Calleen Bidman at 253-856-5052.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s Office at
253-856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washington Telecommunications
Relay Service at 1-800-833-6388.
Arts Commission Minutes
Commissioners: Chair Dan Cox, Vice Chair Suzanne Smith, Treasurer Sharona Chandra,
Secretary Tonya Goodwillie, Secretary Linda Mackintosh, Christy Caravaglio, Bayard DuBois,
Susan Machler, Hal O’Brien, Gerard Philpotts, Michael Taskey, Jen Treese, Emily Taskey
January 10, 2017
5:30 p.m.
Item Description Action Speaker Time
1. Call to order at 5:35 p.m. Vice Chair Smith
2. Roll Call Vice Chair Smith
Excused: Dan Cox, Jen Treese
Absent: Sharona Chandra, Bayard DuBois, Susan Machler
3. Changes to the Agenda - none Staff Billerbeck
4. Guest(s): Kent Downtown Partnership NO Suzanne Cameron
Dragonfly Project & Barbara Smith
Suzanne Cameron and Barbara Smith presented the KDP’s proposal to install
dragonfly sculptures on hanging basket holders throughout downtown. The project
is entirely funded and organized by the KDP, which will obtain appropriate permits
and permissions from the City. In an advisory capacity, KAC offered the following
input:
-KDP will be responsible for maintenance.
-Commissioners asked about intended lifetime of sculptures and recommended that
KDP think about how long they intend the sculptures to last.
-KAC was glad to hear that the artist is considering secure attachments to avoid
theft and ensure safety.
-KAC expressed interest in including plaques or signage to tell the story behind the
dragonflies.
5. December Minutes YES Vice Chair Smith
Caravaglio made a motion to approve the minutes as written. M. Taskey seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
6. Treasurer’s Report NO Staff Billerbeck
November Month End report was circulated.
7. Performing Arts Committee NO Staff Billerbeck
A. Spotlight Series
Unless otherwise noted, the Arts Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. the 2nd Tuesday of each month
at Centennial Center, Conference Room 401, 400 West Gowe St., Kent, WA 98032 .
For additional information please contact Calleen Bidman at 253-856-5052.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s Office at
253-856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washington Telecommunications
Relay Service at 1-800-833-6388.
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-Upcoming show: Peking Acrobats 1/27, Kentwood, 192 tickets currently sold.
Ushers: Smith + 1
B. 17-18 booking update
-Billerbeck gave a brief update on the booking process. Summer Concerts are
nearly booked. No new offers have gone out or been confirmed for Spotlight Series.
Staff will keep Performing Arts Committee updated via email.
C. “Living room” concerts – Consider Kent Lutheran Church as potential space
8. Visual Arts/Acquisitions Committee Staff Billerbeck
A. Centennial Gallery
-Jan/Feb: Mary Ann Cagley, Kari Westphal NO
B. Kent Creates: Next Exhibit NO
-Discussion around choosing a theme for the next exhibit; “Home” was selected.
-Staff will plan to have next exhibit open in early February.
-Suggestion for Visual Arts Committee to come up with the full year of themes.
C. Maintenance updates NO
-Contract with artist Peter Reiquam has been signed for replacement of Chestnut
Ridge weathervane.
D. 2017-2021 City Art Plan NO
-Visual Arts Committee to meet in February, time/date TBD.
9. Community Arts Support Program NO Staff Billerbeck
Recognition at City Council Meeting – February 7, 7 p.m.
10. Commissioner vacancy NO Staff Billerbeck
-Three candidates being considered
11. Next Meeting – February 14, 5:30 p.m. NO Staff BillerbecK
(Tentative) Staff to finalize via email
12. Adjournment