Arts Commission · Monday, October 13, 2025 · City Council Digest

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of September 8, 2025

packet pp.3–5

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Staff report:

Commissioners: Administration/Staff: Rachel Brannon Amy Dukes, Cultural Arts Manager John Conlon (excused) Chris Craven Tina Velazquez Hays Guests: Treasure Hinds (excused) Ali Marcus, Art Commons Kimberly Kapustein Christina Bruning, DIA Tracie Mahadeo Tom McDonald Caroline Thienes Albert Wang Rachel Wright (excused) Praya Athi, Youth Rep

6. AGENDA ITEMS

Overview of 2026 Arts Grant Review Process (I), (D)

Amy Dukes, Cultural Arts Manager · packet pp.7–13

Topics: Arts & Culture

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Staff report:

PROGRAM schools/PTSA’s for arts and culture projects that benefit Issaquah students.

Arts Grants in the Schools - Potential Program Changes (D)

Tina Hays, Co-chair & Amy Dukes, Cultural Arts Manager · packet pp.15–20

Topics: BudgetArts & Culture

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Staff report:

Issaquah Creative District 2025 Update

Creative District Updates

Information · Amy Dukes, Cultural Arts Manager

Site Visit Reports

Information · Arts Commission

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Attendance

Council / Members (8)

Rachel Brannon

John Conlon

Chris Craven

Tina Velazquez Hays

Kimberly Kapustein

Tracie Mahadeo

Caroline Thienes

Praya Athi, Youth Rep

Staff (1)

Amy Dukes, Cultural Arts Manager

Excused

Treasure Hinds

Tom McDonald

Albert Wang

Rachel Wright

Guests (4)

Ali Marcus, Art Commons

Corcy Casler, DIA

Ravi Chhabra

Saira Kahn, Literary Nights

Audience commenters (1)

Corby Casler

Recommendations & actions (1)

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Minutes were approved unanimously.