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KENT
W A 5 H I N G T 0 N Kent Arts Commission
Meeting: Tuesday, September 8, 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 ODan Cox OBayard DuBois
❑ Tonya Goodwillie ❑Wendy Johnson ❑ Thomas La Guardia OSusan Machler
OLinda Mackintosh OSuzanne Smith O Emily Taskey O Michael Taskey ❑Jen
Treese
Excused: Lynn Bohart, Wendy Johnson, Jen Treese
Staff: O Ronda Billerbeck
Guests: None
Minutes
Action Item
I MINUTES: August minutes Yes
Dan Cox made a motion to approve the minutes as written.
Sharona Chandra seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
II TREASURER: July Report No
Sharona Chandra received a copy of the July Month End report.
III GUESTS: None
IV COMMITTEE BUSINESS:
A. Performing Arts/Committee Programs
Topic
Action Item
1. 2015 Summer Concert Series No
-Final Report - Very successful season, excellent weather,
attendance up (7,600 total), donations and sponsorships on track.
2. 2015-2016 Spotlight Series No
-Opening performance: The Kingston Trio, Oct. 2 - 275 tickets sold.
-Other shows also selling well.
3. 2016-2017 Booking - October meeting after full Commission No
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 13, directly following full Commission
meeting, Centennial 401, as part of full Commission meeting
B. Visual Arts/Acquisitions Committee Action Item
Topic
1. Centennial Center Gallery No
-September/October show: Siege and Jesse Proebstel
-Opens September 14
-Reception in conjunction with Third Thursday Art Walk
4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 17.
2. Public Art - collection maintenance No
-On-going
3. 2015-2019 City Art Plan No
-Meeker Street Underpass project - discussion, staff will try
to get clarification on what DOT will allow.
-Kent Arts DIY update/approve vendor Yes
-The interview panel selected Empirical UX out of Portland
Oregon.
-Dan Cox made a motion to approve the panel's
recommendation and contract with Empirical. Linda Mackintosh
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
-Susan Machler and Dan Cox will serve as representatives to the
on-going implementation committee as needed.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 13, 5:30 p.m., Centennial 401, as part of
full Commission meeting
V EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
1. Executive committee did not meet No
VI VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
-Kingston Trio - Friday, October 2, 6:45 - 7:45 p.m., Kentwood
1. Sharona Chandra 2. Dan Cox
3. Michael Taskey 4.
-Kenny Endo - Friday, October 16, 6:45 - 7:45 p.m., Kent-Meridian
1. 2.
VII GENERAL UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
• 2015 - 40t" Anniversary Update No
Staff is working on signs and history booklets.
• Commissioner vacancy No
No applications yet.
VIII NEW BUSINESS:
• Kent Downtown Third Thursday Art Walk - 9/17, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
• Everyone is invited to Susan Machler's birthday bash on Saturday,
September 12 at her law offices (2125 5t" Avenue, Seattle). The party
starts at 6 p.m. and the music will begin at 7 p.m. (Don't forget, she's
singing!!)
IX CORRESPONDENCE:
• KentHOPE "Happy Homes" project - project evaluation form
• Rainier Youth Choir summer camp - project evaluation form
• M-Power youth music camp - project evaluation form
X NEXT COMMISSION MEETING: Tuesday, October 13, 5:30 p.m.,
Centennial 401
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