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KENT
W A 5 H I N G T 0 N Kent Arts Commission
Meeting: Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Time: 5:30 P.M.
Location: Centennial Center 41h floor, Suite 401
Ronda Cell: 206-450-7203
Parks, Recreation and Community Services & Arts Commission
MISSION: Provide leadership in establishing cultural opportunities and arts
education. Improve the quality of life and enhance the aesthetic
environment. Promote Kent as a center for great arts.
Present: ❑ Lynn Bohart OSharona Chandra RlDan Cox OBayard DuBois
Rl Tonya Goodwillie RlWendy Johnson ❑Elena Luna OSusan Machler ❑Linda
Mackintosh ❑ Kathleen Morelli RlSuzanne Smith Olen Treese ❑ VACANT
Excused: Lynn Bohart, Linda Mackintosh, Kathy Morelli
Staff: 0 Ronda Billerbeck
Guests: Michael Tolleson - Artist/Downtown Gallery owner
Minutes
Action Item
I MINUTES: February minutes Yes
Dan Cox made a motion to approve the minutes as written.
Sharona Chandra seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
II TREASURER: Report - January Month End - Reviewed No
III GUESTS: Michael Tolleson spoke about the 3rd Thursday art walk he is starting
in downtown Kent. The first event will be on April 16.
IV COMMITTEE BUSINESS:
A. Performing Arts/Committee Programs
Topic
Action Item
1. 2014-2015 Spotlight Series No
Upcoming shows:
-BYU Theatre Ballet 3/12/15 - Sales are lower than
expected for this show - currently 139
-Schoolhouse Rock Live! 3/21/15, 71 tickets sold
-Masters of Soul 4/7/15 - 73 tickets sold
2. 2015 Booking No
-Update: Staff shared confirmed and offered shows for 2015-2016.
The schedule will be final in the next month.
3. 2015 Summer Concert Series Yes
-Wendy Johnson made a motion to approve the 2015 Summer Concert
Series schedule. Bayard DuBois seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Next Meeting: As full Commission - May 12, 5:30 p.m., Centennial 401
B. Visual Arts/Acquisitions Committee Action Item
Topic
1. Centennial Center Gallery No
-Current show: Student Art Exhibit (March 9-20)
There will be a reception on Friday, March 13, 5-7 p.m.
-Next show: Lea Bishop (3/31 - 5/21),
Reception on 3/31, 5-7 p.m.
2. Summer Art Exhibit/Opening Reception Yes
Jurors: Eduardo Calderon and Randi Ganulin
Commissioners reviewed bios and voted to approve jurors for the
2015 Summer Art Exhibit. Sharona Chandra made a motion to
approve Eduardo Calderon and Randi Ganulin. Wendy Johnson
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
3. 2015-2019 City Art Plan Yes
The Commission reviewed the final draft of the plan. Highlights include:
-Kent DIY (Do it Yourself) project
-An increase in the amount allocated for portable collection purchases
-Kent Valley Loop Trail projects identified by the art component of the
master plan
-An opportunity fund - left flexible to maximize resources as potential
projects and partners arise.
Dan Cox made a motion to approve the plan. Tonya Goodwillie
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Next Meeting: As full Commission - April - TBD, 5:30 p.m., Centennial 401
V EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
1. Did not meet - Suzanne Smith will send an email to set a meeting to
discuss CASP guidelines for 2015.
VI VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
-BYU Theatre Ballet 3/12, Kentwood, 6:15-7:15 p.m.
1. Tonya Goodwillie 2.
3. 4.
-Schoolhouse Rock Live! 3/21, Kent-Meridian, 12:15-1:15 p.m.
1. Suzanne Smith 2.
3. 4.
VII GENERAL UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
• 2015 - 4 01h Anniversary Update No
• Arts & Heritage Day in Olympia - Report No
Staff attended on March 4. Main issues were Cultural Access
Fund legislation and advocating for state arts commission budget.
• Vacancy No
VIII NEW BUSINESS:
IX CORRESPONDENCE:
X NEXT COMMISSION MEETING: April TBD, 5:30 p.m., Centennial 401
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