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Arts Commission

Monday, February 22, 2021

6:30 PM
Topics tracked across meetings:
2021 FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Sub-Application Grant AB 8269 1/2
Arts Grant Site Visits 2021 AB 8210 1/3
Section
1. CALL TO ORDER
1a
Commission Membership
packet pp.3
Staff report:
ARTS COMMISSION Staff Liaison Amy Dukes, Arts Coordinator About Email Amy Dukes Created in 1988, this commission enhances the quality of life for Issaquah citizens and visitors by supporting and encouraging visual and Regular Members performing arts in and for the community. 2021* - Jyotsna Warikoo 2021 - Cynthia Freese Membership 2021 - Eliza Chan 2022 - Trish Bloor The Arts Commission is comprised of seven 2022 - Julie Griffin regular members, with four-year terms; and 2022 - Eric Morgret four alternates, with two-year terms. All 2023 - Tracey Craig members are appointed by the Mayor and subject to confirmation by the City Council. Terms expire April 30 of the year listed. For Alternate Members more information, see IMC 2.63 and Visual Art 2021** - Vacant Collection Policies. 2021** - Wendy Oliver 2021 - Bridget Agabra 2021 - Tracie Mahadeo
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2a
Minutes of Dec. 14, 2020
packet pp.5–6
Staff report:
The 2021 Arts Granting budget has been approved at $150,000. Arts Commission made the following suggestions for the 2021 arts grant process: • At least two application rounds to allow for maximum f lexibility and changing COVID 19 restrictions. • Application focused on community-based projects (versus a community based application and a school based application)
5. AGENDA ITEMS
5a
2021 Arts Grant Application Review
Art Commissioners · packet pp.7–9
Topics: Arts & Culture
Staff report:
(1) Public Benefit: Project includes meaningful efforts to create community participation in arts and culture and reach diverse audiences in Issaquah.
5b
2021 Arts Grant Recommendations
Action · 15 min
Topics: Arts & Culture
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Attendance

Council / Members (9)
Julie Griffin
Trish Bloor
Bridget Agabra
Tracey Craig
Eliza Chan
Cynthia Freese
Eric Morgret
Tracie Mahadeo
Wendy Oliver
Staff (1)
Amy Dukes, Arts Program Administrator
Guests (4)
Christina Bruning, DIA Board
Corby Casler, DIA Executive Director
Sharon Freas, DIA Board
Tina Velazquez Hays, Artist

Recommendations & actions (3)

Sentences extracted from the narrative containing words like recommended, requested, directed, moved, or approved. Best-effort — verify against the full minutes for context.

  • a) Minutes of Dec. 14, 2020 FREESE moved to approve the minutes of December 14,
  • Minutes were approved, unanimously.
  • STAFF REPORT DUKES requested arts commissioners to declare conflicts of interest with any of the 2021 Arts Grant Applicants.