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Arts Commission

Monday, February 9, 2026

6:30 PM
Topic tracked across meetings:
Public Art Updates 22/22
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2a
Minutes of January 12, 2026
packet pp.3–6
Staff report:
Village Theatre 2026 Village Theatre Operations and Programs $25,000 $ 15,000 Literary Nights 2026 Literary Nights Operations and Programs $10,000 $ 7,500 Culture Tug 2026 Culture Tug Operations and Programs $25,000 $ 5,000 Issaquah History IHM 2026 Operations and Museums Programs $6,500 $ 5,000 Master Chorus MCE 2026 Operations and Eastside Programs $6,200 $ 5,000
6. AGENDA ITEMS
6a
Updates from Art Commons and Happy Time Studio (I)
Ali Marcus, Art Commons / Happy Time Studio · packet pp.7–14
Topics: Arts & Culture
Staff report:
City of Issaquah Arts Program Launch Print + Digi January 2026
6b
Public Art Updates
Information · Chris Craven , Vice Chair and Amy Dukes, Cultural Arts Manager · packet pp.15–16
Topics: Arts & Culture
Staff report:
Applicable Strategic Plan Goal Areas 2025 WORKPLAN (check all that apply) ARTS COMMISSION ☐Mobility ☒Social & Economic Vitality ☐Growth & Development ☐City Leadership & Services ☐Environ. Stewardship ☐Infrastructure
6c
2026 Workplan Development (D)
Action · Arts Commission
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Attendance

Council / Members (7)
Rachel Brannon
Chris Craven
Tina Velazquez Hays
Tom McDonald
Caroline Thienes
Albert Wang
Praya Athi, Youth Rep
Staff (1)
Amy Dukes, Cultural Arts Manager
Excused
John Conlon
Treasure Hinds
Kimberly Kapustein
Tracie Mahadeo
Rachel Wright
Guests (5)
Corby Casler, DIA
Ravi Chhabra
Ali Marcus, Art Commons/Happy Time
Studio
Cheryl Smith, Mosaic Artist

Recommendations & actions (3)

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  • The minutes were approved as presented by unanimous consent.
  • STAFF REPORT Amy Dukes shared that the 2026 arts grants were approved by council on February 2,
  • The workplan will be finalized and approved at the March 9 meeting.