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Home My WebLink About03-03-2026 Agenda Arts Commission * Regular Meeting CITY OF February 3, 2026 - 4:30 PM UBURN Postmark Center for Arts 20 Auburn Ave WASHINGTON AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC PARTICIPATION A. The Arts Commission Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. will be held in person and virtually. In-person Address: Postmark Center for the Arts, 20 Auburn Ave, 98002 Virtual Participation Link: To listen to the meeting by phone or Zoom, please call the number below or click the link: https://us06web.zooni.us/i/85760558428 Meeting ID: 857 6055 8428 One tap mobile +12532050468,,85760558428# US +12532158782„85760558428# US (Tacoma) ROLL CALL A. Arts Commissioners Introductions AGENDA MODIFICATIONS PUBLIC COMMENT This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the Board on any issue. A. The public can participate in-person or submit written comments in advance. Participants can submit written comments via mail, fax, or email. All written comments must be received prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day before the scheduled meeting and must be 350 words or less. Please mail written comments to: City of Auburn Attn: Allison Hyde, Arts Program Supervisor 25 W Main St Auburn, WA 98001 Please fax written comments to: Attn: Allison Hyde, Arts Program Supervisor Fax number: 253-931-4005 Email written comments to: ahyde@auburnwa.gov If an individual requires accommodation to allow for remote oral comment because of a difficulty Page 1 of 6 attending a meeting of the governing body, the City requests notice of the need for accommodation by 5:00 p.m. on the day before the scheduled meeting. Participants can request accommodation to be able to provide a remote oral comment by contacting the Parks, Arts and Recreation Department in person, by phone (253) 931-3043, or by email (ahyde@auburnwa.gov). APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of December 18th, 2025 Minutes ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND PRESENTATIONS A. Sound Transit Presentation B. 2026 Overview and Project Updates C. 4Culture Demographic Survey DISCUSSION ITEMS ACTION ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office and on the City website (http://www.auburnwa.gov). Page 2 of 6 CITY OF J\I.JBU1R.ts4 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM WASHINGGTTON Agenda Subject: Meeting Date: Approval of December 18th, 2025 Minutes February 3, 2026 Department: Attachments: Budget Impact: Parks, Arts & Recreation 12.18.25 AAC Minutes Administrative Recommendation: Background for Motion: Background Summary: Councilmember: Staff: Page 3 of 6 Arts Commission * Special Meeting AiThu * December 18, 2025 - 3:00 PM � T 1�1 �I 20 Auburn Ave WASHINGTON MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Tori Olsen called the meeting to order at 3:00pm. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION This meeting was held online via Zoom and in-person. A. This Arts Commission Special Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. will be held in person and virtually. In-person location: Postmark Center for the Arts, 20 Auburn Ave, Auburn, WA 98002 Virtual Participation Link: To listen to the meeting by phone or Zoom, please call the number below or click the link: Zoom Link: httgs://us06web.zoom.us/i/86944981552 Meeting ID: 869 4498 1552 One tap mobile +12532050468„86944981552# US +12532158782„86944981552# US (Tacoma) ROLL CALL Present: Carol Smetheram, Tori Olsen, Amber Lott, Rocky Salvador, Ann Marie Natali, Dr. Carol Crawford Danner, Trisenda Mayfield, Tammy Dwight, John Harris, Andrea Dailey, Kristine De Leon Excused: Dinah Rau Unexcused: N/A Staff: Allison Hyde, Arts Program Supervisor; Alexandra Mojica, Arts Assistant Guest: John Fleming, selected artist for the Downtown Park Public Art project PUBLIC COMMENT A. The public can participate in-person or submit written comments in advance. Participants can submit written comments via mail, fax, or email. All written comments must be received prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day before the scheduled meeting and must be 350 words or less. Page 4 of 6 Please mail written comments to: City of Auburn Attn: Allison Hyde, Arts Program Supervisor 25 W Main St Auburn, WA 98001 Please fax written comments to: Attn: Allison Hyde, Arts Program Supervisor Fax number: 253-931-4005 Email written comments to: ahyde@auburnwa.gov If an individual requires accommodation to allow for remote oral comment because of a difficulty attending a meeting of the governing body, the City requests notice of the need for accommodation by 5:00 p.m. on the day before the scheduled meeting. Participants can request accommodation to be able to provide a remote oral comment by contacting the Parks, Arts and Recreation Department in person, by phone (253) 931-3043, or by email (ahyde@auburnwa.gov). APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of November 4, 2025 Minutes Chair Olsen requested a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Smetheram made a motion that the November 4, 2025 minutes be accepted as written. Commissioner Harris seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND PRESENTATIONS A. Public Art for Downtown Park - John Fleming Presentation Artist John Fleming gave a presentation of his public art design process and proposed conceptual design for Auburn's future Downtown Park. Fleming showcased his entire creative process, starting from initial sketches to the most finished renderings. The artist explained details of how the sculpture would be constructed and specified the types of materials that would be utilized, including sharing a sample of the mirror-finish stainless steel finish he intends to use. Commissioners asked several questions regarding maintenance of the artwork, as well as repair in the event of damage taking place. Fleming provided reassurance that, based on the modular design and choice of materials, the artwork could be easily maintained, and that parts of the artwork could be removed and replaced over time if needed. Arts Program Supervisor Allison Hyde shared that the next step of the process would include Fleming presenting the proposed design concept to Auburn City Council in January, 2026. Chair Olsen requested for a motion to recommend Fleming's public art conceptual design as presented. Commissioner Lott made a motion to approve and recommend the conceptual design to Auburn City Council. Commissioner Smetheram seconded the Page 5 of 6 motion. Motion passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS A. Approval of 2026 Postmark Programming & Artist Project Grant Awards Arts Program Supervisor Hyde provided a revised presentation of all 2026 grant applications, including applications that were not previously included in the November Arts Commission meeting, due to unforeseen technical issues. Hyde gave the Arts Commission an overview of the Postmark Programming Grant applications and Artist Project Support applications for 2026 programs and projects. After some additional reevaluation and discussion of the merits of each application, it was determined to award funding to the following applicants under the condition that they complete the entire scope of work as outlined in their project proposal: 1 . Larine Chung for "Spring Festival: Art x Music Fusion Celebration" — $1,800 2. Shruti Ghatak for "Fragile Histories: Terracotta Temple Relief Sculpture in Contemporary Dialogue" - $1,000 3. Andy Perkovich for "Our Faces, Our Futures: Auburn Headshots Project" — $1,325 4. Rachel Perry/Auburn Symphony Orchestra for "Rhythm & Rhymes Story Hour" — $2,000 5. Allison Preisinger for "An Interactive Evening Suitable for Introverts" — $1,400 6. Manaswini Sridhar for "Chaturyuga - The Time and Cycle - Indian Dance" — $2,000 7. Jennifer Treese for "Calico Dress #9 Auburn Workshops" — $1,000 8. Anita White/Lady "A" for "Collaborative Storytelling: Finding Your Voice in Community & Music Workshop" - $1,500 9. Chesia Berry, Maria Brown & Nicole Turner for "Redefining Luxury - The Black Experience of Sustainable Textile Practices" — $630 10. Emmy Martinez for "Unidos (United)" mural project — $2,000 11. Beth Sanders/Evergreen City Ballet for "ECB's Nutcracker at the Auburn Performing Arts Center"- $2,000 12. Krubel Amare for "Break Somethin' Dance Class Series" — $1,000 13. Ilana Zaks for "Dances, Dreams, and Distant Places" guitar and violin performance — $1,000 Chair Olsen called for a motion to approve. Commissioner Lott made a motion to award grant funding to applicants as discussed. Commissioner Smetheram seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 4:22pm. Page 6 of 6