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HomeMy WebLinkAbout030622 Arts Commission Minutes \[Type here\] Minutes of the Port Townsend Arts Commission Meeting of March 2, 2022 LOCATION: Remote MEMBERS PRESENT: Nhatt Nichols, Nan Toby Tyrrell, Joe Gillard, Dan Groussman, Sheila Long, Alexis Arrabito and Cosmo Rapaport STAFF PRESENT: Deputy City Clerk Haylie Clement, and Legal Assistant Debbie Ritter BOARD LIAISON: Ben Thomas Topic Motions/Recommendation/Action Call to Order Chair Nhatt Nichols called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. Approval of Agenda The agenda was unanimously approved with the addition of an item at the end of Commission Business to appoint Public Art Committee members. Introduction of New Members Alexis Arrabito, Sheila Long and Cosmo Rapaport All seven Commissioners introduced themselves. Nhatt explained some basics about the work of the Commission and invited the new members to contact her after the meeting. Approval of Minutes for February 2, 2022 Meeting The minutes of the February 2, 2022 meeting were approved as amended 6-0 with Cosmo abstaining. Dan suggested edits to identify Ben as Council Liaison, reword the agenda approval section, and clarify the new Commissioner handbook section. Public Comment None Chair’s Update The Commission’s workplan was not approved by the Culture & Society Committee. Nhatt rewrote a lot of it and will send \[Type here\] Topic Motions/Recommendation/Action updates throughout the month to make sure everyone is aware. Funding Requests Steve Reed (Port Townsend Summer Band), Amanda The Commissioners voted unanimously to fund all four Milholland (Jefferson County Farmers Market), and Michele projects, noting that the total amount requested was below Soderstrom (Port Townsend High School) each described their the amount available for the funding period, and the projects projects and answered questions from Commissioners. The met the Commission’s criteria. presenter for the RainShadow Chorale, Bev Schaaf, was not able to connect by video, so Amber communicated with her via email and answered questions on her behalf. Public Art Nhatt explained the purpose of the subcommittee and Alexis Arrabito, Dan Groussman, and Cosmo Rapaport were answered questions, including the time commitments. all appointed to the Public Art Subcommittee. Joe was previously named as Chair. Correspondence Nhatt read an email asking if PTAC knew a collage artist that could work with kids; if anyone knows please email the requestor directly. Set Agenda for Next Meeting Continuing to revise the work plan; continue looking at application process; new member orientation. Next Meeting: April 6, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 4:57 p.m.