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Home My WebLink About10-06-2026 Agenda Arts Commission Regular Meeting October 6, 2026 - 4:30 PM Postmark Center for Arts 20 Auburn Ave AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC PARTICIPATION A. The Arts Commission Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. will be held in person and virtually. In-Person Location: Postmark Center for the Arts 20 Auburn Ave, Auburn, WA 98002 ZOOM Participation Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82492558897 One tap mobile +12532158782,,82492558897# US (Tacoma) +12532050468,,82492558897# US Meeting ID: 824 9255 8897 ROLL CALL 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 80 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 August 4, 2026 Minutes ACTION ITEMS A. 2027-29 Poet Laureate Candidate Interview - Nancy Colson B. 2027-29 Poet Laureate Candidate Interview - Ziarre McGuire ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND PRESENTATIONS A. 2027 Galleries and Site-Specific Galleries Presentation B. Fire Hydrant Public Art NEWS AND UPDATES 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 80 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: Meeting Date: Approval of August 4, 2026 Minutes October 6, 2026 Department: Attachments: Budget Impact: Parks, Arts & Recreation 08.04.26_AAC_Minutes Administrative Recommendation: Background for Motion: Background Summary: Councilmember: Staff: Page 3 of 80 Arts Commission Regular Meeting August 4, 2026 - 4:30 PM Postmark Center for Arts 20 Auburn Ave MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Rocky Salvador called the meeting to order at 4:36pm. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION A. The Arts Commission Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. was held in person and virtually. ROLL CALL Present: Andrea Dailey, Dr. Carol Crawford Danner, Kristine De Leon, Patrice Edwards, Chad Perkins, Rocky Salvador, Carol Smetheram Excused: Drew Dixon, Amber Lott, Tori Olsen, Perry Shaw Unexcused: Trisenda Mayfield Staff: Allison Hyde, Arts Program Supervisor; Alexandra Mojica, Arts Assistant AGENDA MODIFICATIONS PUBLIC COMMENT A. There were no public comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of June 2, 2026 Minutes Commissioners were asked to review minutes for the June 2, 2026 meeting. Commissioner Edwards moved that the minutes be accepted as written. Commissioner Smetheram seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND PRESENTATIONS A. Sculpture Gallery People’s Choice Award Art Program Supervisor Allison Hyde announced, in a surprise turn of events, there was a tie for the People's Choice Award for the 2025-26 Sculpture Gallery season, between Page 4 of 80 Shelly Durica-Laiche's "Columbia Basalt Column" and Shawn Johnson's "Mesa Moon," with each sculpture receiving 24 votes out of 68. Both artists will each receive a $250 prize, splitting the original $500 award. ACTION ITEMS A. Sculpture Gallery Purchase Award Arts Supervisor Allison Hyde presented annual Purchase Award options from the 2025- 26 Downtown Sculpture Gallery season. Commissioners showed interest in purchasing either "Silent Word series" by Lloyd Whannel or "Mesa Moon" by Shawn Johnson. Additional discussion took place about possibly allocating funds to purchase pedestals for pieces already in the Public Art Collection, in lieu of acquiring a piece. The Commission ultimately voted that they were in favor of purchasing a piece this year, choosing "Silent Word series." Commissioner De Leon made a motion to purchase Lloyd Whannell’s "Silent Word series" for $10,000. Commissioner Perkins seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. NEWS AND UPDATES Arts Program Supervisor spoke about upcoming events and programs, including Second Saturday on August 8th, the return of Auburn Artist Studio Tours on August 22nd from 1 to 5PM, Poets at the Postmark the following evening on August 5th from 6:30 - 8PM and a Botanical Printmaking workshop led by Postmark Artist in Residence, Yoshi Nakagawa scheduled for August 13th. Commissioner Smetheram shared multiple upcoming Auburn School District performances and shows. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 5:41PM. Page 5 of 80 Submitted On: Sep 23, 2026, 10:08AM PDT Nominated Poet Laureate Application City of Auburn City of Auburn Nominated Poet Laureate Application Application Receipt Deadline: September 23, 2026 at 5:00PM This form must be submitted along with the other required materials. Please review the complete application description and guidelines for both nominees and poets before signing this form. Poet fills out this form. If questions, please email ahyde@auburnwa.gov or call 253-804-5043. Poet Information Nominee (Poet) Name Nancy F Colson Address Street Address: 1214 O Street NE City: Auburn State: WA Zip: 98002-3515 Phone Number 253-670-1191 Alt Phone Email ncolson@windermere.com Fax Upload ONE photograph of nominated poet (Please provide a good quality headshot photo in color). Colson_headshot.jpg Upload TEN poems (no more than 15 pages).Colson_ten poems.pdf Upload poet resume, bio, or curriculum vitae. Colson_Resume.docx Colson_bio.pdf Colson_bio.pdf Colson_bio.pdf Colson_bio.pdf Colson_bio.pdf Page 6 of 80 If selected, I accept full responsibility for meeting all requirements of the City of Auburn to provide all information requested by the Council, Arts Commission, and/or staff. I give my full permission for my name to be placed in nomination for this position by the above nominator. I certify that the nominee information is true and accurate and that the work sample submitted is an accurate representation of my work. If selected, the City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission have my permission to use my work sample, or a portion thereof, for publicity purposes. First Name: Nancy Last Name: Colson Email Address: ncolson@windermere.com Signed at: September 23, 2026 9:05AM America/Los_Angeles Page 7 of 80 Submitted On: Jul 14, 2026, 07:08PM PDT Poet Laureate Nomination Form City of Auburn City of Auburn Poet Laureate Nomination Form Application Receipt Deadline: September 23, 2026 at 5:00PM This form must be submitted along with the other required materials. Please review the complete application description and guidelines for both nominees and poets before signing this form. Nominator fills out this form. If questions, please email ahyde@auburnwa.gov or call 253-804-5043. Nominator Information Nominated Poet Name Nancy Colson Contact Info for Nominated Poet ncolson@windermere.com Nominator's Name James Rodgers Nominator's Address Street Address: 438 Pacific Pl. S. City: Pacific State: WA Zip: 98047 Phone Number 253-887-8073 Alt Phone Email jameshena@msn.com Fax Upload Cover Letter (from Nominator): Use no more than 1 written page to introduce your poet nominee, offer reasons why they meet the criteria and are a good candidate for the position, and offer examples of how they have advanced poetry in Auburn. Nancy Colson Nomination.docx I accept full responsibility for meeting all requirements of the First Name: James Last Name: Rodgers Page 8 of 80 City of Auburn to provide all information requested by the council, Arts Commission and/or its staff to evaluate this nomination. I attest that all included information is true and that this nomination submission signifies intention of compliance with all general and special guidelines of the council and restrictions imposed by the council as stated in this document. Email Address: jameshena@msn.com Signed at: July 14, 2026 7:08PM America/Los_Angeles Page 9 of 80 July 14, 2026 Hello Auburn! I was your Poet Laureate from 2021-2023, and I am still honored to have had the privilege. I am still heavily involved in the monthly poetry readings at the Postmark as the emcee. As we head towards the end of Mateo’s tenure, I would love to nominate Nancy Colson for Auburn’s next Poet Laureate. Nancy has been involved with the poetry community in Auburn for multiple decades and is currently the treasurer for our group that oversees the monthly poetry event. She is also heavily involved as a volunteer for the Auburn Symphony. She is a fine poet, and while her portfolio of poems in print is on the lighter side, her volunteerism and her love and appreciation of poetry and the arts in Auburn are unmatched. Much like Dick Brugger as the first Poet Laureate, this choice is for a person who has given much of their life towards supporting Auburn. If there is such a thing as a slam dunk choice, I truly believe Nancy is it, and I would love to see her show Auburn just what she can do. Thanks for your time and consideration and have a great rest of your 2026! James Rodgers Auburn Poet Laureate 2021-2023 Page 10 of 80 Nancy F Colson 1214 O Street NE Auburn WA 98002 Nancy Fallert Colson was born in Burlington, Washington to Stephan (Steve) and Florence Fallert. She lived her childhood at the Samish (north of Burlington), Issaquah, and Green River salmon hatcheries where her father was the superintendent. The family lived on hatchery grounds as required by his responsibilities. Nancy spent many hours shadowing her dad and became very aware of and knowledgeable about the salmon species he raised in hatchery operation. He had grown up on a homestead in rural Kalama and was very close to nature. He instilled that interest and knowledge in Nancy, his oldest, from her very earliest years. Nancy’s mother was an accomplished pianist, an avid reader, and, while unpublished, wrote many essays and memory pieces. She was a prolific letter writer and was part of the Auburn Library writers’ group for many years. The children, her brother Peter, her sister Cathie and she were encouraged to read and learn. In fact, reading was a way to get out of chores! Her grandparents had been teachers and also encouraged reading. Letter writing to family and friends was a family activity. Nancy’s grandfather loved poetry and is remembered reading Shakespeare and Robert Burns among others. He and her grandmother would often recite poems they had learned as children. Poetry and storytelling were important parts of family life. Nancy started writing poems when she was very young and although never pursuing it as a profession, has written on and off over the years. Some time ago through her friendship with Dick Brugger, Nancy discovered Monday night poetry readings at the Rainbow Café. She attended regularly and was inspired to write and read her own poems. The Rainbow readings did not survive COVID, but for several years Nancy has attended a twice-a-month poets group at the Kent Senior Center. Participants were given an assignment, a subject to write a poem about to bring and read at the next meeting, and a prompt to write and share a short poem during the session. In early 2024, after completion of the Postmark Center for the Arts, Nancy contacted James Rogers, a past Auburn Poet Laureate, and Cindy Hutchings, an Auburn poet, both part of the Rainbow Café poetry group, to see if the City of Auburn would consider supporting monthly poetry readings at the Postmark. As the Auburn Avenue Poets, they met with Allison Hyde from Auburn Parks, Arts, and Recreation. Allison was enthusiastic and supportive. First Wednesday, Poets at the Postmark was born and continues today. Nancy has been active in supporting the arts. She served several terms on the Auburn Arts Commission, was a founding member of 4Culture board of directors, and has served on the Auburn Symphony board since 1997. The arts, and the literary arts in particular, are a passion built in her childhood and alive to this day. Nourishing poetry as Poet Laureate would be a dream come true. Page 11 of 80 Page 12 of 80 Nancy F. Colson 1214 O Street NE Auburn WA 98002-3515 Title: Managing Broker Company: Windermere Real Estate/Auburn at Lakeland 1402 Lake Tapps Parkway E. #F-103 Auburn WA 98092 Cell: 253-670-1191 e-mail: ncolson@windermere.com Designations: Realtor® Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Certified Washington State Real Estate Instructor Description of professional services: Licensed, professional real estate broker contracting to represent buyers and sellers for residential real estate services that include listing property for sale and locating property for buyers to purchase. Advise clients about market conditions, property values, financial implications of buying and selling. Staging® advice for market, and referrals to the appropriate sources for services: lenders, contractors, inspectors, attorneys, accountants, .etc. Semi-retired. Career History: Licensed in 1976. Obtained broker’s license in 1984. Vice President, Broker/branch manager for Bell-Anderson Realty/Better Homes & Gardens 1984 through 1991. Returned to sales in 1991. Joined the Windermere Real Estate Auburn office in April of 1992. Obtained Certified Residential Specialist designation in March of 1999. Obtained Senior Real Estate Specialist designation in February of 2000. Obtained Washington State Real Estate Instructor certificate Sept, 2001 Page 13 of 80 Nancy Colson Resume page 2 Community and Volunteer Activities: Soroptimist International of Auburn, Member since 1985, President 1988-89 Auburn Library Board of Commissioners 1989-2005 Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, President, 1992-93 Auburn Valley YMCA Board of Managers 1996-2018 Auburn Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors 1998-Present Past White River Valley Interim Museum Planning Commission and Museum Board of Directors. Chair, Valley Cities Counseling & Consultation Capital Campaign 2000-2001 Co-chair, Auburn Valley YMCA New Facility Capital Campaign 2002-2004 4Culture, King County Cultural Development Authority Board, 2002-2008 Representative for Windermere Foundation Grants Panel 2000-2010 City of Auburn Arts Commission, 2004-2010 and current Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound, Class of 2004 Wesley Homes Foundation Board, 2005-2010 Green River Community College Foundation Board, 2006 to Present City of Auburn Salary Commission 2014 to 2022 King County Veterans, Seniors, Human Services Levy (VSHSL) Advisory Board 2019 to 2024. Co-Founder Auburn Avenue Poets 2024 to Present Awards and Recognition: Soroptimist International of Auburn, “Women Helping Women” award, June, 1994 Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, Citizen of the Month, December, 1994 Seattle-King County Association of Realtors, Community Service Award, 1996 & 1998 Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, Citizen of the Year, 2002 City of Auburn, “Hometown Hero” award, September 2004 Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound, Distinguished Alumna Award, 2008 Page 14 of 80 Page 15 of 80 Page 16 of 80 Page 17 of 80 Page 18 of 80 Page 19 of 80 Page 20 of 80 Page 21 of 80 Page 22 of 80 Page 23 of 80 Page 24 of 80 Page 25 of 80 Submitted On: Aug 3, 2026, 02:04AM PDT Nominated Poet Laureate Application City of Auburn City of Auburn Nominated Poet Laureate Application Application Receipt Deadline: September 23, 2026 at 5:00PM This form must be submitted along with the other required materials. Please review the complete application description and guidelines for both nominees and poets before signing this form. Poet fills out this form. If questions, please email ahyde@auburnwa.gov or call 253-804-5043. Poet Information Nominee (Poet) Name Ziarre McGuire Address Street Address: 5645 S 302nd St City: Auburn State: WA Zip: 98001 Phone Number 9718659520 Alt Phone Email official_blkgirlboss@icloud.com Fax Upload ONE photograph of nominated poet (Please provide a good quality headshot photo in color). IMG_4064.jpeg Upload TEN poems (no more than 15 pages). Poetry 2.txt Poetry submissions .txt Poetry 3.txt Poetry submissions 2.txt Poetry.txt Poetry 13.txt Poetry 12.txt Poetry 14.txt Being yours-poem.txt Page 26 of 80 Upload poet resume, bio, or curriculum vitae.Zai-McGuire Resume.pdf If selected, I accept full responsibility for meeting all requirements of the City of Auburn to provide all information requested by the Council, Arts Commission, and/or staff. I give my full permission for my name to be placed in nomination for this position by the above nominator. I certify that the nominee information is true and accurate and that the work sample submitted is an accurate representation of my work. If selected, the City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission have my permission to use my work sample, or a portion thereof, for publicity purposes. First Name: Ziarre Last Name: McGuire Email Address: official_blkgirlboss@icloud.com Signed at: August 3, 2026 2:04AM America/Los_Angeles Page 27 of 80 Submitted On: Sep 25, 2026, 05:06PM PDT Poet Laureate Nomination Form City of Auburn City of Auburn Poet Laureate Nomination Form Application Receipt Deadline: September 23, 2026 at 5:00PM This form must be submitted along with the other required materials. Please review the complete application description and guidelines for both nominees and poets before signing this form. Nominator fills out this form. If questions, please email ahyde@auburnwa.gov or call 253-804-5043. Nominator Information Nominated Poet Name Ziarre McGuire Contact Info for Nominated Poet 971-865-9520 Nominator's Name Alanna McGuire Nominator's Address Street Address: 5645 S 302nd st City: Auburn State: WA Zip: 98001 Phone Number 9712249008 Alt Phone Email Poeticmother@gmail.com Fax Upload Cover Letter (from Nominator): Use no more than 1 written page to introduce your poet nominee, offer reasons why they meet the criteria and are a good candidate for the position, and offer examples of how they have advanced poetry in Auburn. Recommendation for Ziarre McGuire.txt I accept full responsibility for meeting all requirements of the First Name: Alanna Last Name: McGuire Page 28 of 80 City of Auburn to provide all information requested by the council, Arts Commission and/or its staff to evaluate this nomination. I attest that all included information is true and that this nomination submission signifies intention of compliance with all general and special guidelines of the council and restrictions imposed by the council as stated in this document. Email Address: Poeticmother@gmail.com Signed at: September 25, 2026 5:06PM America/Los_Angeles Page 29 of 80 I am honored to nominate Ziarre McGuire for this opportunity. I believe they would be an excellent candidate because of her creativity, unique perspective, and ability to express themselves through words and storytelling. She has a thoughtful and imaginative way of looking at the world. She have a voice that deserves to be encouraged, heard, and given the opportunity to grow. I believe participating in this would provide her with a meaningful space to explore their creativity, build confidence, connect with other young writers, and develop her own authentic story. Page 30 of 80 Being yoursI used to think i was unlovableWanted to believe I wasn’t enough No one would want to care for meI made sure they knew I was troubleTo be with, to understand Like I was something too much They thought they had access to my body but they never touched my heart This wasn’t something I planned To be connected with you LoveBut we met and we’re hereAnd I feel things inside me come undone It hurts, the distanceAnd it brings us painSpace we never signed up for But now have to live in Ourselves feeling locked away Trapped and strained It gets harder every day Pushing and pulling We love and we curse We dance and we sway I need you needing me I nourish you and you’re satisfyingly mine I’m yours, without it being said We wouldn’t dare dream about being anyone elses our love is our blanket to the heart of our bed in my mind and in yoursI realize my dream is coming true, to belong to someone, to have them belong to youI know this is true love, and we’re breaking a curse Put on us to keep us apartAnd make our hearts cold and hardNo matter how mad I’m with youI’ll always love you more Even if our souls are hurt and sore I will walk with you until I can’t, through better, bad or worse Page 31 of 80 People are uncomfortable with emotions they canâ€™t comprehend Page 32 of 80 Ignorant *Haiku challenge Invigorating Youâ€™re shielded behind the glass But refuse to see Page 33 of 80 I wish we were different instead of hanging on the internet and rather accepting differences than stopping our words from becoming sentences, not run on, or maybe run on, boy come on ‘fore I get gone, and how come neither of us is listening to the way our hearts want to listen in Read the room and find a seat and cuddle in warmth of our heatThe taste was bittersweet but addicting to say the least, and I can’t believe im up right now, well I can (I had to wash my sheets) But can you blame me? Trying to show a different skin when im the same me, everything and nothing is changing, nothing and everything has changed me, im going crazy, i never felt this imbalance before i swear not tryna be an ear sore would rather make your bed sore as i go fishing for nutrients like you’re my albacore and I could savor you like a taste and protect you like drug and the deeper I dug to what’s now a distant memory so what, I knew you weren’t the remedy but do you even want to remember me and carry me in your memory? Or does it hurt your heart to think about, like how it hurts me? Page 34 of 80 To be the birds that chirp and play Iâ€™m jealous as it may be Those birds and their songs drive me crazy And make me Wish it were me and my baby Singing along Singing a song Wishing along clouds And being surrounded By our own company Sometimes it crumbles me Knowing youâ€™re not here to reassure me Or anything I yearn for the day I have you in front of me Page 35 of 80 Is it a dream? A trance? I want to learn what this dance is, feeling my body surrender under those hot glances of yours, i need you behind closed doors Page 36 of 80 I wish we were different instead of hanging on the internet and rather accepting differences than stopping our words from becoming sentences, not run on, or maybe run on, boy come on ‘fore I get gone, and how come neither of us is listening to the way our hearts want to listen in Read the room and find a seat and cuddle in warmth of our heatThe taste was bittersweet but addicting to say the least, and I can’t believe im up right now, well I can (I had to wash my sheets) But can you blame me? Trying to show a different skin when im the same me, everything and nothing is changing, nothing and everything has changed me, im going crazy, i never felt this imbalance before i swear not tryna be an ear sore would rather make your bed sore as i go fishing for nutrients like you’re my albacore and I could savor you like a taste and protect you like drug and the deeper I dug to what’s now a distant memory so what, I knew you weren’t the remedy but do you even want to remember me Page 37 of 80 If i loved you less If i loved you less, there would be no doubt that your name would escape my tongue and I’d let it If i loved you less, i would care less about your routine, when i could talk to you and if you could squeeze me in If i loved you less, my heart wouldn’t skip and my stomach wouldn’t flip If i loved you less, I’d be so mature, ready for whoever came next instead not wanting anyone but you If i loved you less, I’d tease you moreover, make constant funny jokes and jabs but i still feel lucky to have met you If i loved you less I wouldn’t be writing you poetry every other midnight, and if i loved you less I would talk about it all the time Page 38 of 80 I carry my stubbornness in the pockets of genes i got from my dad. It’s deep yet hollow often without reason. I wrap my passive aggressive scarf my mother gifted me around my head, holding it higher than others heads too, it climbs to the sky. The words painted on the fabric are “no nothings wrong”some swirls of “don’t worry about it then” and “whatever you want to do is fine with mes”. I wear my frustration perfume on special occasions like when im exhausted and no one chooses to see it. I spray it when they say “im just being lazy”. Something you don’t even have to smell, it’s a silent mist of anger that settles as hurt. Because that’s what i truly am. Some people own mood bracelets and happiness earrings. Im pierced, have been since i was one. I don’t wear earrings really anymore. I used to wear them more. Page 39 of 80 ZM OUTREACH MANAGER Zai McGuire SUMMARY Enthusiastic Program Coordinator with a background in arts and culture, focused on creating inclusive and engaging events for museum visitors. My strong communication skills and strategic vision enable me to build partnerships and elevate programming, driving attendance and community appreciation. Well versed with information of different cultures and communities and willing to work in researching, archiving or developing new ideas for cultural education! Motivated and reliable professional with 4+ years of experience in customer service, event support, and social media management. Known for strong communication skills, organization, and a friendly, professional presence. Artistic and well versed with design, and courses researched in Linguistics and Humanities. Contain many professional hobbies that could be benecial to improve and enhance experiences and job satisfaction. Demonstrated ability to develop customized lesson plans that enhance artistic skills and foster creativity among students, leading to increased engagement. Experience in guiding students through various art techniques and mediums, promoting hands- on learning and condence in artistic expression. Procient in managing social media platforms to create engaging content and track performance metrics, ensuring effective audience engagement. Creative and passionate Junior Mural Ar tist with a strong foundation in various painting techniques and a keen eye for detail. Eager to collaborate on community projects that inspire and uplift through art. Committed to continuous learning and growth within the ne arts sector, ready to bring vibrant ideas to life on large surfaces. SKILLS LANGUAGES CONTACT INFORMATION ocial_blkgirlboss@icloud.co m Auburn, WA 971-865-9520 EXPERIENCE ART TUTOR FEB 2026 -PRESENT PERSONAL BUSINESS.SEATTLE, WA, USA. SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER MAR 2023 -JUN 2025 YELLO.AUBURN, WA, USA. . OUTREACH ASSISTANT JUN 2026 -PRESENT THIRTY PLUS CLOTHING.SEATTLE, WA. Outreach CHILDCARE COORDINATOR FEB 2022 -JUN 2026 FREELANCE STYLIST JUL 2025 -PRESENT FREELANCE.SEATTLE, WA. MAKEUP ARTIST MAY 2024 -PRESENT FREELANCE.VANCOUVER, WA. HENNA ARTIST MAY 2025 -PRESENT PERSONAL.SEATTLE, WA. JUNIOR DOULA APR 2020 -JUL 2024 FREELANCE.VANCOUVER, WA. COLOR THEORIST MAY 2024 -JUN 2026 FREELANCE.AUBURN, WA. EVENT COORDINATOR MAY 2019 -PRESENT FREELANCE/ THIRTY PLUS CLOTHING.SEATTLE, WA. JUNIOR CURATOR JUN 2026 -PRESENT FREELANCE EDUCATION DIPLOMA IN CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY FEB 2026 -PRESENT ALISON.SEATTLE, WA. Continuing study for diploma in Psychology, BLS and Music Theory Completed additional courses in cultural research and Linguistics ASSOCIATES IN ETHNIC STUDIES/ FINE ARTS SEP 2026 -PRESENT GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE.AUBURN, WA. DIPLOMA OF HIGHSCHOOL FEB 2013 -JUN 2026 HOMESCHOOLED.VANCOUVER, WA. PROJECTS Cultural showcase projects Scheduling Attention to detail Social media Content creation Lesson planning Creative expression Artistic presentation Strong communication skills Color theory Creating customized learning plans Trend awareness Cosmetology Makeup application Creative vision Relationship building English |Native Developed customized lesson plans to enhance students' ar tistic skills and foster individual creativity, resulting in improved student engagement. Guided students through various art techniques and mediums, promoting hands-on learning and boosting their condence in ar tistic expression. Organized art exhibitions showcasing student work, enhancing community involvement and providing students with real-world presentation experience. Designed and implemented customized art lesson plans to enhance students' creativity and technical skills in various mediums. Facilitated engaging workshops and one-on-one sessions to nurture artistic talent and foster a suppor tive learning environment. Utilized diverse teaching techniques to accommodate different learning styles and promote ar tistic expression among students. Provided constructive feedback and mentorship to help students rene their techniques and develop unique artistic voices. Incorporated digital tools and traditional methods to broaden students' understanding of contemporary and classical ar t forms. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of ar t trends and educational methodologies to continuously improve instructional quality. Organized and facilitated events and promotional activities to drive awareness and support for Thirty Plus Clothing’s product lines. Maintained detailed records of outreach activities and analyzed feedback to optimize future engagement strategies. Provided timely suppor t and communication to stakeholders, ensuring consistent messaging and brand representation for Thirty Plus Clothing. Coordinated community engagement initiatives to enhance brand visibility and foster positive relationships for Thirty Plus Clothing. Developed and implemented comprehensive childcare programs that enhanced developmental outcomes for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Coordinated daily operations of childcare centers, ensuring compliance with state regulations and maintaining high standards of safety and hygiene. Collaborated with parents and caregivers to create individualized care plans that suppor t children's emotional and educational needs. Monitored and evaluated program effectiveness through regular assessments and feedback, driving continuous improvement initiatives. Utilized data-driven approaches to track child development milestones and report progress to stakeholders and regulatory bodies. Collaborated with clients to develop personalized fashion looks that enhance individual style and condence. Curated wardrobe selections and coordinated outts for photo shoots, fashion shows, and editorial projects. Advised clients on current fashion trends, color theory, and body shape to optimize their appearance and style. Organized and executed fashion events and styling sessions, contributing to brand visibility and client satisfaction. Conducted market research to stay informed on emerging designers and seasonal trends, ensuring fresh and relevant styling options. Procient in color theory, skin analysis, and product knowledge to recommend and apply suitable cosmetics for all skin types and tones. Collaborated with photographers, stylists, and designers to achieve cohesive visual aesthetics for high-prole beauty campaigns and runway events. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple clients eciently while maintaining high standards of hygiene and professionalism in fast- paced environments. Stay current with emerging makeup trends and innovative products to deliver cutting-edge beauty solutions and elevate client satisfaction. Consistently received positive client feedback for exceptional attention to detail, creativity, and ability to meet diverse beauty needs. Created intricate and culturally inspired henna designs for diverse clientele, enhancing customer satisfaction and repeat business in the beauty industry. Maintained a sterile and safe workspace while applying henna, adhering to industry health and safety standards to protect clients and staff. Researched and incorporated trending henna patterns and techniques to keep services fresh and appealing to a broad customer base. Managed inventory of henna supplies and natural ingredients, optimizing costs while maintaining product quality and availability. Provided personalized consultations to clients, recommending design styles and placement to complement individual preferences and skin tones. Assisted in organizing and cataloging historical documents to enhance accessibility and preservation within the museum archive. Provided compassionate prenatal and postpartum support to expectant mothers, enhancing maternal well-being in maternity care settings. Monitored and documented client progress during labor, offering continuous emotional and physical suppor t. Educated families on newborn care and breastfeeding techniques, contributing to improved health outcomes. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of maternal health best practices through ongoing professional development. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with clients during sensitive maternity care phases. Developed comprehensive color palettes and schemes that enhanced visual storytelling and brand identity in the ar ts industry. Analyzed color trends and cultural inuences to create innovative and relevant color applications in contemporary art. Developed and managed detailed event plans tailored to family-oriented occasions, enhancing guest satisfaction and engagement. Led cross-functional teams to execute family celebrations, ensuring smooth operations from setup to breakdown. Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and delivered customized event solutions within budget and timeline constraints. Implemented innovative event themes and activities that fostered inclusive and enjoyable environments for all family members. Monitored event progress and resolved issues promptly to maintain high standards of quality and client satisfaction. Assisted in the development and organization of museum exhibitions, ensuring accurate representation of historical artifacts and ar tworks. Coordinated educational programs and guided tours to engage diverse audiences and promote cultural awareness. Managed ar tifact preservation efforts by monitoring environmental conditions and recommending conservation techniques. Conducted detailed research and analysis theorizing of cultures and diverse ethnic groups on a personal level. Supported grant writing and fundraising initiatives by preparing detailed reports and exhibition proposals. Maintained strong relationships with ar tists, donors, and cultural institutions to facilitate loan agreements and collaborative projects. Utilized digital tools to create interactive displays and multimedia presentations for enhanced visitor experience. Created physical art/media showcasing a specic culture and people Researched for months on culture, spirituality, customs etc Immersed myself in the language, listened to music, and took part in the cuisine Artistic progressed exceptionally while using and mastering new materials, (Oil pastels, art mediums) Page 40 of 80 Page 41 of 80 Art s Commission Gallery Exhibition Applications 2027 Page 42 of 80 Community Center Gallery Six shows per year Cheryl Sallee Gallery Six shows per year We received 73 applications for gallery shows in 2027! Page 43 of 80 Community Center Gallery Recommendations John Howard Sculpture John Howard is a Seattle-based sculptor. His practice examines how hand-rendering imparts individuality and character to computer-designed objects. John’s sculptures are designed using CAD software known for producing mathematically precise forms. While these digital models are accurate to the micron, the process of hand rendering them introduces organic imperfections. Page 44 of 80 Community Center Gallery Recommendations Matthew Cory Paintings ”My work focuses on figurative acrylic paintings, drawings, and digital illustrations that explore interactions between humans, nature, and spirit. I combine my interests in metaphysics, philosophy, and nature, plus add a touch of humor to engage and inspire viewers.” Page 45 of 80 Community Center Gallery Recommendations Auburn School District Student Exhibition Page 46 of 80 Community Center Gallery Recommendations Lynn Heath Art Quilts “While I've had a life-long appreciation of textiles of all sorts, art -specifically art quilting -is something I've only had time for since retirement and I'm enjoying it immensely. I love experimenting with and learning new skills, combining techniques and materials and incorporating interesting textiles into my work while happily ignoring the 'quilt police' rules often applied to traditional quilting.” Page 47 of 80 Community Center Gallery Recommendations Patricia Kalidonis Painting “I examine subjects such as social connectedness, family bonds, isolation, and solitude through the lenses of neurodivergence, chronic pain, disability culture and memory. I use personal experiences with estrangement, loss, recovery, and resilience to investigate the importance of community and social support systems.” Page 48 of 80 Community Center Gallery Recommendations Sunday Olaniyi Painting and beading “Through vibrant beads and repurposed fragments, I channel the power of inner truth where beads become divine, and imagination shatters boundaries. In my pieces I present a captivating body of works that fuses traditional African beaded art with contemporary expression.” Page 49 of 80 Community Center Gallery Recommendations Tina Ostrander Painting “My work explores identity, transformation, and reconstruction through mixed media portraiture. I am interested in how the bits and scraps of our lives—experiences, contradictions, memories, and change—come together to form a coherent self.” Page 50 of 80 Cheryl Sallee Gallery Recommendations Bob Birnbaum Photography “I generally work with intention, but sometimes images--particularly abstracts just present themselves. We live in an area (the Pacific Northwest) of boundless beauty, and there are many ways to express this beauty. I hope that my images provide inspiration to the viewer.” Page 51 of 80 Cheryl Sallee Gallery Recommendations Jenny Stuart Photography Jenny Stuart is a recovering technologist, photographer, and lifelong lover of wild places. Raised off the grid in the backwoods of Canada, she grew up outdoors, where curiosity, discovery, and a deep connection to nature became part of daily life. That early relationship with the natural world continues to shape her photography and the way she moves through the world. Page 52 of 80 Cheryl Sallee Gallery Recommendations Jessica Bell Art quilts Jessica Bell is a recognized National Community and Public Art Artist specializing in large-scale, mixed- media, fiber, and metal sculpture. Her public art installations are located across the country. Her practice seamlessly blends expert craftsmanship, storytelling, and accessibility. Page 53 of 80 Cheryl Sallee Gallery Recommendations Olga Lazareva Sama Painting “My name is Olga Sama, and I am a passionate beginner artist seeking to explore new ways of artistic expression. My current focus is celebrating contemporary heroes. I'm passionate about capturing the rich diversity of global cultures through ethnic portraits and I attempt to build appreciation of the world's numerous human experiences.” Page 54 of 80 Cheryl Sallee Gallery Recommendations Susan Sanders Printmaking “The natural world affects me deeply and I have always had an art practice which serves as an expressive and healing force. I've worked in many mediums including photography, textile design, jewelry, and most recently printmaking.” Page 55 of 80 Cheryl Sallee Gallery Recommendations Annual Watercolor Show Every year, students who take watercolor classes at the Senior Center exhibit their work in a group show at the Cheryl Sallee Gallery. Page 56 of 80 Alternate Artist Recommendations Watercolor Miwa Gardner Page 57 of 80 Alternate Artist Recommendations Andrea Alonge Colorful fiber art Page 58 of 80 Alternate Artist Recommendations Chris McNulty Photography Page 59 of 80 Alternate Artist Recommendations Carolyn Hassall Paintings Page 60 of 80 Alternate Artist Recommendations Bianca Bumpass Fiber Art Page 61 of 80 Art on Main and Vault Applications 2027 Page 62 of 80 Site-Specific –Call to Artists Looking for artwork that is… Innovative SCULPTURAL Dynamic Eye-catching! Responds to space Interesting use of MATERIALS & FORM Visually interesting day and night Page 63 of 80 Site-Specific –Call to Artists We received… •42 applications •Selected 4 artists for Art on Main •Selected 3 artists for The Vault Gallery •3-4 alternates Page 64 of 80 Art on Main Page 65 of 80 Art on Main Recommendations Laura Hoppenjans I would like to create a colorful and dynamic ceramic installation consisting of botanic inspired pieces for the Art on Main opportunity. These pieces would be new work that would continue on my 'Unknown Species' series, creating fantastical sculptures that are reminiscent of both ancient and futurist life forms. The individual pieces in this series are built on the concept of plant life forms that evolve to survive in a future/post-climate change world These forms would be displayed on pedestals and would be engaging from all sides. No mounts would be needed, and the forms could be lit for 24 hr display. Page 66 of 80 Art on Main Recommendations Jim Lilly For Art on Main or the Vault Gallery, I envision a series of sculptural reliquaries, or “relics”as I call them, centered on the salmon and its journey through the interconnected waters of the Salish Sea, including the Green/Duwamish watershed. I think of the reliquary as both a shrine and a container for memory: a place to honor something while questioning whether we have done enough to protect it. •The storefront setting is particularly appropriate for this work. At night, subtle low-voltage LED lighting will illuminate the central salmon and selected architectural details, giving the piece the presence of an illuminated shrine. Page 67 of 80 Art on Main Recommendations Fin’es Scott •I'd like to install my piece titled Coalescence. It's a large-scale immersive textile installation featuring a prominent cosmic black figure which about 7 ft tall, an arm, a hand, and about 15 vibrant floral textiles placed at intervals around the space. The flexibility of the installation allows it to scale well in a room or window. This piece was shown at Shunpike Artists Storefronts in 2025 and A Gallery in 2026. Each time I show it I add new elements that fit the intended space. Page 68 of 80 Art on Main Recommendations Brianna Morrell For the Art on Main Gallery, I propose a site- specific sculptural installation tentatively titled *The Cost of Living*. The installation would transform the window-front gallery into a surreal scene inspired by city life, consumer culture, money, survival, and the pressures people experience while moving through modern society. Familiar objects associated with everyday life— money, food, advertisements, street imagery, traps, discarded materials, and other recognizable symbols—would be enlarged, altered, or placed in unexpected relationships. Page 69 of 80 The Vault Gallery Page 70 of 80 Vault Gallery Recommendations Ai Chun Huang I propose to present The Journey About My Baby & I, an immersive multimedia installation that transforms the Vault gallery into the intimate world of a nomadic mother artist.The work draws from my own experience of motherhood, immigration, travel, and building a new home while carrying the memories and meaningful objects of my family with me. The installation will be a vintage traveling suitcase filled with personal and symbolic objects from my life journey. Photographs, small keepsakes, family belongings, and other treasured objects represent the memories I chose to carry across places and stages of my life. Page 71 of 80 Vault Gallery Recommendations Charles Forrest Pitz I would love to bring a variation of my exhibit ‘Solastalgia - Reliquaries for the Anthropocene’ to one of the City of Auburn’s site-specific galleries in 2027. These unique artworks explore a changing sense of the sacred in an age of rapid climate change and biodiversity loss. Following centuries-old traditions, I create contemporary reliquaries, shrines and altarpieces that together ask -what is truly sacred now, as we experience a natural world in upheaval? Page 72 of 80 Vault Gallery Recommendations Stephanie Krimmel and Amanda Triplett •We are proposing “Playce,” a collaborative and immersive art experience, for the Vault. Upon entering, visitors are drawn inside the sanctuary of a softly-lit, vibrant, patchwork blanket fort-like tent to collaborate on an interactive artwork. Inside this oasis of play, visitors can find sculptural seats and explore tactile, sculptural elements arranged on a low table. As participants manipulate the objects, their interactions are captured on camera and transformed into a dynamic kaleidoscopic projection displayed on the exposed walls of the Vault. Page 73 of 80 Site-Specific Art Galleries Alternatives 2024 Page 74 of 80 Site-Specific Alternates Esther Murphy The work that I would like to exhibit is an installation of 2 pieces- Top Prize and Flora Obscura. Top Prize is currently a 34 component sculpture of paper creatures intended to be hung on a wall, mounted with map pins. They are made out of scratch-it lottery tickets I have scratched as well as from friends and family. For the City of Auburn installation, I intend to make more creatures, rounding the total number of components out to 40. The number 40 being significant in its traditional connotation of death in both Eastern and Western cultures. Page 75 of 80 Site-Specific Alternates Addie Boswell My display would be entirely made of beach debris collected in Ocean and Washington, which is deconstructed and upcycled into wind spinners and mobiles. Similar to the installation "Ocean Born" in the samples, these buoys and floats naturally look like sea creatures and fauna, and depending on the space, I could create standing pieces that rise from the ground as well.. Page 76 of 80 Site-Specific Alternates Rose Covert When I imagine creating an installation for the window display for Art on Main, I would like to weave a site-specific piece that travels the length of the floor. I would like to use nude reed to create this large-scale sculpture because the cream color would create a beautiful contrast to the colors of the sticks and barks in the work I would like to display on the wall. I would display already completed works of mine on the walls and weave an onsite sculptural piece to bring a more dynamic engagement to the window space. Page 77 of 80 Site-Specific Alternates Rachel Milstein Through the exploration of mixed media such as encaustic paint, porcelain, flora and fauna, I will create a show centered around organic form and notions of ephemerality. This is addressed through the use of dried material, reference to floral and bodily forms, and an emphasis on textures. Within this exhibition, I plan to make new works of wall hung encaustic wax and gouache paintings that will correspond with porcelain and encaustic wax painted sculptures. The painting and vessels will exist in a greater installation of paper works with dried florals incorporated into all works. Page 78 of 80 Fire Hydrant Public Art Update New 2027 Program •Funded by the Downtown Auburn Cooperative •Selecting 10 artwork designs to be painted on fire hydrants throughout the downtown •Tentative artwork selections Page 79 of 80 ~Thank you!~ Page 80 of 80