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AGENDA
June4, 2026 3:00 p.m.
All items are Advisory to Staff unless otherwise noted.
A. Call to Order
B. RollCall
C. Approval of Agenda
D. Approval of Minutes (None)
E. Public Comment (3 minutesper person)
Committee Business
F. Chair Update
G. Treasurer Update
H.StaffUpdate
I.2026Round2GrantsReview
J.Workgroupupdates
a. Arts Awards
K. Correspondence
a.PTAGrantReport
L.SetAgendaforNextMeeting
M. NextScheduled Meeting July 2, 2026
N. Adjourn
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those requiring accommodation for this meeting
should notify the City Clerk’s Office at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at (360) 379-5083.
2026 Workplan – Port Townsend Arts Commission
The Arts Commission facilitates public arts programs that enhance the
cultural life of community residents.
- Enact next steps to update theCity’s 1% for Art program and City code, so that this
mechanism can be truly effective in funding public art projects year over year,
establishing PT as a city where public art thrives and can be enjoyed by all.
- Protect and expand Port Townsend’s investment in community-enriching public art now
and into the future. Use the 2025 Public Art plan to support maintenance, enhancement,
and promotion of the City’s public art collection.
- Continue and grow PTAC’s support for artists through our programs, includingbut not
limited to, the Poet Laureateinitiative, Arts Awards, and Grants, as well as leveraging new
resources and partnerships to make measurable progress towards goals set forth in the
Port Townsend Creative District Arts & Culture Plan.
City of Port Townsend Arts Commission (PTAC)
2026 Meeting Schedule
City of Port Townsend Arts Commission Mission Statement
The Arts Commission's mission as an appointed City Commission is to facilitate public arts
programs that enhance the cultural life of community residents.
Overview
This document is a flexible summary of the annual approach to PTAC meetings in 2026 and the
st
development of the PTAC budget. PTAC meets on 1 Thursdays, from 3:00-5:00PM. The development of
the PTAC budget is part of the development of the City of Port Townsend budget, and resides in the
General Fund, with contributions as approved by City Council each year. This process begins nearly six
months before the start of the subsequent year and includes state-mandated statutory milestones and
deadlines.
1. January – Program Planning Part 1: 2026 Grant Criteria & Art Awards
Discussion of grant program specifics, including application, criteria, and any marketing or public
education opportunities.
2. February – Program Planning Part 2: Annual Arts Awards and Public Art
Confirm Art Award winners and plans for ceremony. Discuss revisions/updates to Public Art Plan
Policies and Procedures.
3. March – Quarterly Grant Funding; Launch 2027 Art Award Nominations
4. April – Poet Laureate Visit and Mural Policy
Visit and update with Poet Laureate. Mural policy updates and review.
5. May – Workplan Strategic Session
PTAC receives request from Mayor/City Manager to PTAC (and all City advisory boards) for
workplan items and preliminary budget request. PTAC reviews progress on the 2026 workplan,
strategizes on multi-year initiatives and the 2027 workplan, and considers priorities for next
fiscal year in order to suggest a preliminary PTAC workplan.
6. June – Quarterly Grant Funding
7. July – Mid Year Review and Budget Strategic Session
PTAC discusses all 2026 programs and makes mid-year assessments. Discussion on budget to
pair with workplan and submits a recommendation to staff and City Council in advance of a
decision on the preliminary City budget. (City Council may choose to approve/incorporate or
may send the recommendation back to PTAC for further discussion).
8. August – PTAC Operations and Development
Review internal processes, brand identity, recruitment, etc; Refresh on OPMA and Robert’s
Rules
9. September – Quarterly Grant Funding
10.October–Poet Laureate Visit, Art Awardsand 2027 Grant Planning
Visit and update with Poet Laureate. Art Award nominations status and planning for 2027
Ceremony; 2027 grant deadlines and updates to grants program
11. November – 1% for the Arts and Public Art Plan Review
Invitation to Public Works Director to discuss possible 1% eligible projects in Capital Facilities
Plan. Annual review of Public Art Plan.
12. December – Annual Review. PTAC reviews the 2026 workplan, reviews 2026 granting data and
budget expenditures, plans annual meeting schedule, and ties up loose ends in discussion.
Board and Commission Priorities 2026 - Policy Recommendations to Council:
1. Artistic Mural code recommendation to Council
2. Update of Art in Public Places Policies and Procedures recommendation to Council
3. 1% for the Arts status update and possible projects
ARTS COMMISSION (9 max.)
Council Liaison: Libby Wennstrom
Meets 3:00pm 1st Thursday at City Hall
Pos. Name Exp.
Simon Lynge 5/1/29
1
Dana Nelson 5/1/29
2
Melanie 5/1/29
3
Muszynski
Heidi Tullman 5/1/27
4
Joshua Saunders 5/1/28
5
6 Sheena Uritz 5/1/28
Christine Walsh 5/1/27
7
Rogers
Dan Groussman 5/1/28
8
Doug Caskey 5/1/27
9
City PTAC Budget 2026
as of 5/27/26
ItemBudgetExpendedRemainderNOTES
Programs
Grants to Artists $ 30,000.00 $ 13,500.00 $ 16,500.00
Stipend for year 1
Poet Laureate $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ -
For poet laureate program projects
$ 2,000.00 $ 1,300.00 $ 700.00
TBD
Public Art $ -
TBD
1% for Public Art $ -
Art Awards $ 7,500.00 $ 3,084.05 $ 4,415.95
$ -
TBD
Marketing $ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00
TBD
Print / Web Publication $ -
$ -
Creative Assets $ -
Photo/Video $ 6,500.00 $ 6,500.00 $ - Grantee videos for artist and city use
$ -
Application Software$ 100.00$ 100.00Fillout
$ -
$ 22,815.95
TOTAL$ 48,800.00$ 25,984.05
Artist Grant Scoring and Review Criteria
This rubric was created to show PTAC priorities and help the commission assess applications, with
the hope that it would also be helpful to applicants by providing more information on how
proposals are being evaluated. Numerical scores are intended to help guide discussion, not to
determine the commission’s final decision.
Summary of scoring rubric:
Very Good
ExcellentGoodFairTOTAL
Demonstrates Artistic Merit
16-20 11-15 6-10 1-5 20
Demonstrates Public/Artist
16-20 11-15 6-10 1-5 20
Benefit
Supports Diversity of Voices
16-20 11-15 6-10 1-5 20
Encourages New
16-20 11-15 6-10 1-5 20
Experiences/New Perspectives
Youth-serving
12-15 8-11 7-4 1-3 15
Not Previously Funded,
Individual Artist, or Small Org
1-5 5
(Budget under $100,000)
TOTAL
100
Rubric Definitions
Demonstrates Artistic Merit
Project highlights artists’ skills and practice
Project plan and artistic goals are well explained
Shows high level of creativity and innovation
Why is this important? Projects that engage deeply with artistic practice and the intention it takes to
create something meaningful bring great value to the community.
Demonstrates Public/Artist Benefit
Brings something special/unique/highly valued to the community
Demonstrably furthers the artist/artists goals
Why is this important? Projects that allow artists to further their practice or speak to something the
community wants and needs create momentum for the arts.
Supports Diversity of Voices
Provides access to those most in need of opportunities/historically under-resourced
Low barrier to entry (free, accessible, NOTAFLOF)
Why is this important? Projects that support people and communities with fewer opportunities to
access funding or less structural visibilityhelp build equity.
Encourages New Experiences/New Perspectives
Offers multiple ways to connect or participate
Promotes exploration of different aspects of culture
Why is this important? Projects that explore different ways to look at the world and each other embody
the arts potential to create space for understanding.
Youth-serving
Centers youth voices
Gives youth high-quality creative opportunities
Why is this important? Projects that give young people avenues for self-expression and meaningful
connection that are essential to building a vibrant multigenerational community.
New Project/Individual Artist/Small Organization
Has not been previously funded by PTAC or LTAC
Is from an individual artist
Is from an organization with a budget under $100,000
Why is this important? PTACis unqiuely positioned to support less-established projects from artists and
groups with limited fundraising capacity.
Score123456789TotalAverage Score Ranking
SILVA6545 54 40 736147807453967.413
BLOOMS7571 89 85 997275799173692.01
AMAS6042 61 57 906551568857071.39
SODERSTROM057 77 64 847285767959474.36
BECKER7563 68 44 907184308861376.65
NEWMAN066 78 70 805450768856270.311
RAGLAND078 70 85 825680959363979.94
HEARON6556 79 59 838179718766082.53
PIPIA9077 62 77 875585808870187.62
CAUDEBEC7548 63 34 914375887759474.36
MICALONE039 54 19 813965588143654.514
BRAMAN6259 85 53 835552627058172.68
HUGHES7055 61 60 844665578157972.47
BORUCH-COMSTOCK057 75 65 866282468055369.112
GISH6062 79 32 915569467156570.610
Suggested Amount123456789
SILVA 500 100 500
BLOOMS1000 2000 1500 20001000 1000
AMAS 500 1300500 800
SODERSTROM 1000 500 10001000 500
BECKER700 0 700700 800
NEWMAN1000 1500 1000 500
RAGLAND2000 250 1500 1000 1000
HEARON 1500 500 10001000 800
PIPIA3000 1000 1000 800
CAUDEBEC 0 1000500 700
MICALONE 0 100 400
BRAMAN700 750 500 1000 could be next round?
HUGHES 500 10005000 could be next round?
BORUCH-COMSTOCK 1500 1000 10001000 600
GISH600 500 0500 600
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PORT TOWNSEND SUMMER BAND
— Composer and Conductor Bios —
“Selkie of the Salish Sea” ComposerBio: Dr. Daniel Barry
Dr. Daniel Barryisan accomplished composer,conductor and trumpet player. His
musicfalls primarily intothe jazz category,but integrates elements garnered from
advancedclassicalmusicstudiesalongwithresidencyandfestivalperformancesin
Europe and South America. Daniel is a Fulbright Scholar and has received honors from
ArtistTrust,4Culture,Seattle City Arts, and the Visby International Centre for
Composers.Daniel has received commissions from the Cascade Symphony Orchestra
andtheSeattleGirlsChoirandhasover50publishedcompositionsforJazzOrchestra
thatareperformed by professionaland student ensembles worldwide. His composition
River of Doubtwasperformed bythe SeattleWindSymphonyin 2015. He has written
for andperformswithhis Celestial RhythmOrchestra and the Jim Cutler Jazz
Orchestra.Daniel hasnumerousrecordings onOrigin Records, Origin Classical and
Pony Boy Records. Dr. Barry holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Music Composition from the
University of CaliforniaatSanta Barbara.
PT Summer BandConductor and Director Bio: Marge Rosen
Marge Rosen is a music educator, music director and multi-instrumentalist. She earned
a Masters Degree in music education from Ithaca College in New York, and has taught
elementary, middle, and high school music programs in New York, Maryland, and here
in Washington. She has been the director and conductor of the Port Townsend Summer
Band since 2019. She also serves as Director of Bands at Peninsula College in Port
Angeles, is the music director of the Stardust Big Band, and performs with the Port
Angeles Symphony Orchestra. Marge is a founding member of the Seattle Women’s
Jazz Orchestra and served as its Executive Director for over nine years. She produced
many concerts with special guest artists and performed in Seattle’s top venues. She
also established an international composition contest for women composers and
provided educational outreach with the Girl’s Jazz Band multi-week workshop for
Seattle-area middle and high school girls in jazz. An experienced band director, Marge
has directed community concert bands, orchestras and jazz bands in the Seattle area
and as a public school music teacher and adjudicator in Washington and New
York.Marge is a veteran of theUnited States Navy Band.
Port Townsend Summer Band
Project Budget: Selkie of the Salish Sea
Income Expense
PTAC Grant request $700 Artist/composer fee for new music $500
Expected concert donations $300 Preparing and printing “Selkie of the $200
Salish Sea” sheet music
Pro-rated portion of annual donations $2500 Conductor fee for concert $600
from individuals and business
sponsors, performance stipends, and
grants
Additional conductor fee for work on $400
new composition
Pro-rated annual expense for concert $1800
(includes music licensing, insurance,
storage, rehearsal and venue fees,
dues, printing and postage)
Total $3500 $3500
Jefferson County Historical Society - Spring 2026 PTAC grant request
Exhibition: Home / Made: Port Townsend's Community Printshop (working title)
PTAC RequestJCHS expenseProject Total
framing supplies for prints $1,200
other hanging supplies - mounting tape, wires, clips$150
foam core and mat board for labels and exhibit panels $150
JCHS staff time (curating, marketing, installing, creating exhibit text/labels,
etc.) 40 hours x $30
$1,200
TOTAL$1,500$1,200$ 2,700.00
Jefferson County Historical Society - Spring 2026 PTAC grant request
Exhibition: Home / Made: Port Townsend's Community Printshop
PTAC Request
$1,200
$150
$150
TOTAL$1,500
JCHS expenseProject Total
$1,200
$1,200$
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Port Townsend Arts Commission Grant Budget
PT Rock n’ Roll Marching Band
Budget:
Organization:Empty Bowl Press
Project title:Empty Bowl's Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration
Income
Grant request$1,000
Income from other sources
Event book sales$400
Empty Bowl funds$600
Subtotal income$1,000
Total income$2,000
Expenses
Facility rental, Cotton Building$400
Sound equipment rental and technician$200
Videography equipment rental $400
Fee for videographer for 4 hours $400
Stipends for workshop leaders$400
Supplies for displays$100
Promotion budget$100
Total expenses$2,000
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O.F.F Launch Budget
EXPENSES
EstimatedActual
Launch Formation First 3 months
TOTAL EXPENSES
$5,180.00$20.00
SiteEstimatedActualMedia/AdvertisingEstimatedActual
Venue Fee$300.00Website ($40/month x 3 months$480.00
Site staff (volunteer)$0.00Posters/Fliers Printing$300.00
Bar Set Up$200.00Design (donated)$0.00$20.00
Sound Support/Equipment$300.00
Total$800.00$0.00Total$780.00$20.00
Recording/Archive/DistributionEstimatedActualProgramEstimatedActual
Recording/Mastering$500.00Artist 1$100.00
Mastering$300.00Artist 1$100.00
CD Production$400.00Artist 1$100.00
Merch Artist 1$100.00
Swag BagsArtist 1$100.00
Total$1,200.00$0.00Total$500.00$0.00
FormationEstimatedActualStaffEstimatedActual
Legal & nonprofit filing fees$300.00Founder 1: Creative Direction and Artist Management (20 hours at 25 hour)$500.00
Accounting & financial setup$100.00Founder 2: Creative Production (20 hours at 25/hour)$500.00
Total$1,000.00$0.00
Insurance$500.00
Total$900.00$0.00
Artist Wellfare GrantEstimatedActual
Artist 1
Artist 2
Artist 3
Artist 4
Total$0.00$0.00
Olympickin Budget
BUDGET FOR OLYMPICKIN BLUEGRASS FEST:
INCOME:
PT Grant $1000
Ticket Sales: $6000
Other donors: $1500
Total income: $8500
EXPENSES:
Artist fees $6000
Venue fee (25% of ticket sale): $1500
Poster/marketing: $500
Day of Production: $500
Total expense: $8500
NOTE: These are approximate numbers
2027 Port Townsend Art Awards Outline and Info for PTAC
May 2026
Action Plan & Timeline
Target Ceremony Date: Friday, March 5, 2027
Phase 1: Planning &Launch(Now –June 30)
Committee review of 2027 timeline and plan
o Confirm plan details
o Review nomination criteria and format
o Update press release
Launch Open Call for Awards artist
o $1500 commission for 6 awards
o Similar in size to 2026 awards
o Feature gold element
o To be completed by December 1, 2026
o Payment on completion
Phase 2: Public Call for Nominations (June 30 – Dec. 31)
Launch call for nominations
Push through city website, press release, social media, partner networks
Include rubric in call for transparency
Include photos & media from 2026 ceremony in promotions
October Commission Meeting:
Committee reports on nominations received so far
Full commission discusses outreach gaps, suggests adjustments
Dec. 31: Close nominations.
Phase 3: Ceremony Planning (September 1 – Dec. 31)
September:
Committee to discussceremony details – venue, format, entertainment, roles, etc.
October Commission Meeting:
Discussion of ceremony plans with full commission
Phase 3: Review & Selection (Dec. 31 – February Commission
Meeting)
January Commission Meeting:
Preview number of nominees
Review scoring rubric and process
Mid-January:
Staff compiles nominations into review packets for commissioners
All commissioners score individually; scores compiled by staff
Phase 4: Ceremony Planning (January – February)
By FebruaryCommission Meeting:
Confirm honorees
Confirm ceremony details
Public announcement of awardees
Finalize scripts, speeches, slides
Media outreach and press kits
Phase 5: Ceremony & Legacy (March-April 2027)
March 6: Ceremony & reception
April Commission Meeting:
Debrief: successes and areas for improvement
April:
Publish digital archive with photos, bios, and awardee statements.
Scoring Rubric
Artistic Excellence (25%): originality, mastery, recognition.
Shows continued success
Community Impact (30%): how many people are touched, how deep the contribution
goes, accessibility.
Promotes tourism/culturalism
Tangible connection to local arts community
Alignment with Civic Values (20%): does it advance what the city says it wants for arts +
culture?
Represent broad array of Arts community: performance, music,
supporters/advocates, visual
Strong nomination materials
Is submitted by the deadline
Equity & Inclusion (15%): does it expand access, represent marginalized voices, or break
down barriers?
Fosters education
Publicly nominated
Distinction & Legacy (10%): will this contribution resonate beyond themoment?
“Uniquely PT/EJC”
Very Good
ExcellentGoodFair POSSIBLE SCORE
TOTAL
Artistic Excellence 25
20-25 13-19 7-12 0-6
Community Impact
23-30 15-22 7-14 0-7
30
Alignment with Civic
16-20 11-15 4-10 0-4
20
Values
Equity & Inclusion 12-15 8-114-70-3
15
Distinction & Legacy 8-10 5-72-50-2 10
Total 100
Nomination Information
Do you know someone in the community that has made a difference through the arts in our
community this year? If so, consider nominating them for a Port Townsend Art Award! The
Port Townsend Art Awards honor notable works of art, artistic achievements and arts
events, and celebrate those who have contributed to the arts in Port Townsend and East
Jefferson County. Award winners are chosen based on nominations submitted by
community members.
Nominations are invited for individual artists, businesses, benefactors for the arts, arts
educators, arts supporters, notable art related events and artistic achievements from
individuals and organizations.
This is the criteria by which the Port Townsend Art Awards will be selected:
“Uniquely PT/EJC”
Shows continued success
Tangible connection to local arts community
Promotes tourism/culturalism
Fosters education
Strong nomination materials
Publicly nominated
Represent broad array of Arts community: performance, music,
supporters/advocates, visual
Is submitted by the deadline
Nomination criteria:
Only one nomination may be made per form.
The number of nominations received for each nominee has no bearing on the
selection process.
It is highly advisable to collaborate with the nominee to ensure a competitive
nomination packet.
Be sure to include all relevant details explaining your nomination.
Port Townsend Art Awards Nomination Form
Your Information
Date
Name *
Organization Name (if applicable)
Email address *
Phone number *
Mailing Address *
Nominee Information
Nominee Name(s) *
Nominee phone number
Nominee Email address *
Has nominee received a City of Port Townsend Arts Award (Angel or Patron of the Arts) in the past
Yes
No
Unknown
Which of these disciplines best fit the nominee's work? (You may choose as many as needed.)
Visual Arts
Literary Arts
Performing Arts
Culinary Arts
Craft/Maker Arts
Film/New Media Arts
Arts Supporter/Volunteer/Champion
Nomination Narrative
Please provide a brief summary of the nominee's contributions to the arts and culture of Port
Townsend and why you are nominating to receive a City Arts Award. *
This section has a character count restriction of 2500 characters.
Does the nominee have a website where we can learn more about them? If so, please provide it
here:
Additional Information
If you have additional materials to support your nomination, please upload them here. This can
include, and is not limited to: resumes, pictures, videos and news articles (five files max).
Submit
Port TownsendArt Commission
2027 Art Awards Design and Fabrication
Request for Qualifications
Project Overview
The Port Townsend Arts Commission announces an open call for artists interested in designing
and fabricating small sculptural works that will be awarded as trophies to the winners of the 2027
Port Townsend Art Awards. Three-dimension work in any medium—metal, work, ceramic, glass,
textile, paper, assemblage, or other materials—will be considered.
Thisproject is designed to highlight local artists through original artwork that represents the art
community’s deep and enduring practice of producing meaningful visual culture. We request that
AI not be used for work made in response to this RFQ.
Project Logistics
The artist/artist team will create six (6) original three-dimensional pieces which will be
presented to the winners of the Port Townsend Art Awards. Three to six artists will be
chosen to receive awards. The City of Port Townsend will keep any sculptures created but
not awarded
The base of the work should be approximately 5 inches by 5 inches, and it should stand
approximately 8 inches tall (these are loose guidelines to align with previous artist-created
trophies)
Regardless of the material used, the pieces should be durable and display-ready
The pieces should include a gold or metallic element/feature
Each sculpture should be roughly commensurate in size and intricacy and work as a stand-
alone piece of art (all six can be identical if desired)
Pieces must be completed and delivered by December 1, 2026
Payment will be made after the work is delivered
The artist/artist team commission is $1,500
The City of Port Townsend will announce the project and feature the chosen artist/artist teamin
promotions related to the Art Awards, which will be held on March 5, 2027.
Project goals
Adds to acollection of unique, artist-createdtrophy-sculptures created for the Port
Townsend Art Awards
Honors the artist-winners for their achievements
Demonstrates the skill and talent of our artistic community
Who may apply?
Artists living and working in Port Townsend or East Jefferson County
What is the application process?
Include 4-6 work samples or a link to an online portfolio/website
Provide a short description of your design idea, inspiration, or point-of-view
What happens after I apply?
Qualifications will be reviewed by the Art Awards workgroup, which is made up of members of the
Port Townsend Arts Commission. The submission that aligns best with the project goals will be
chosen for the project and the artist will be contacted by August 10.
Schedule
RFQ Deadline: July 31
Decision and notification: August 10
Work-in-progress review date: September 30 (or earlier if desired by the artist/s)
Final work due: December 1
Example Gallery
2026 Award Designs by Tori Power
Ready to apply?
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION HERE