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Arts Commission

Monday, March 9, 2026

6:30 PM
Topic tracked across meetings:
Aire Craft Festival Updates 1/2
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2a
Minutes of February 9, 2026
packet pp.3–4
Staff report:
COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT Commissioners: Administration/Staff: Rachel Brannon Amy Dukes, Cultural Arts Manager John Conlon (excused) Chris Craven Tina Velazquez Hays Guests: Treasure Hinds (excused) Corby Casler, DIA Kimberly Kapustein (excused) Ravi Chhabra Tracie Mahadeo (excused) Ali Marcus, Art Commons/Happy Time Tom McDonald Studio Caroline Thienes Cheryl Smith, Mosaic Artist Albert Wang Rachel Wright (excused) Praya Athi, Youth Rep
6. AGENDA ITEMS
6a
2026 Arts Commission Workplan (D)
Tina Hays, Chair · packet pp.5–6
Topics: Arts & Culture
Staff report:
Applicable Strategic Plan Goal Areas 2026 WORKPLAN (check all that apply) ARTS COMMISSION ☐Mobility ☒Social & Economic Vitality ☐Growth & Development ☐City Leadership & Services ☐Environ. Stewardship ☐Infrastructure
6b
Art in the Schools Granting Program Discussion (D)
Tina Hays and Chris Craven · packet pp.7–18
Topics: Arts & Culture
Staff report:
Concept Deck Created by Clown Garage INSPIRED BY COUPE ICARE & FESTIVAL DES RIAS Free Flight in the Issaquah Alps! August 13-16th 2026
6c
2026 Aire Craft Festival Update
Information · Mick Holsbeke, Culture Tug & Clown Garage
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Attendance

Council / Members (9)
Rachel Brannon
Chris Craven
Tina Velazquez Hays
Treasure Hinds
Kimberly Kapustein
Tracie Mahadeo
Tom McDonald
Caroline Thienes
Albert Wang
Staff (1)
Amy Dukes, Cultural Arts Manager
Excused
John Conlon
Rachel Wright
Praya Athi, Youth Rep
Guests (2)
Laurelle Graves, PTSA Council
Mick Holsbeke, Culture Tug

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.

  • The minutes were approved as presented by unanimous consent.
  • HAYS moved to approve the 2026 Issaquah Arts Commission Workplan as presented.
  • KAPUSTEIN seconded and the motion passed unanimously.