HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-13 Meridian Arts Commission Meeting
To develop, advance, and nurture all facets of the arts
to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors
MERIDIAN ARTS COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Agenda
VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_____ Lizzie Taylor _____ Patrick O'Leary
_____ Bridget King, Vice Chair _____ Bobby Gaytan
_____ Shaun Muscolo _____ Seoyoon Song
_____ Brecken Bird, Chair _____ Jay Smith
_____ Crystal Paulson
WELCOME NEW COMMISSIONER JAY SMITH!
ADOPTION OF AGENDA [ACTION ITEM]
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Approval of Draft Minutes From the February 13, 2025 Meridian Arts Commission
Meeting
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
2. Volunteer: Upcoming West Ada School District (WASD) Annual Show Judging on
Tuesday, April 15 at 10:00AM (3 MAC Judges Needed)
3. Volunteer: Public Engagement at the Meridian Fine Arts Festival Event for the
Public Art Plan
REPORTS [ACTION ITEMS]
4. Initial Point Gallery: ~ Lizzie Taylor, IPG Subcommittee Chair
- Current Exhibit: "Land Lines" Antonia Hedrick, Beth Trott, and Stephanie Inman
(Opening: Tuesday, March 4, Host: Shaun Muscolo);
- Upcoming Exhibit: "Of Leaf and Petal" Claire Remsberg, Jessie Swimeley, Cindi
Walton, Jill Storey, Mary Arnold, and Suzi Butler (Opening: Tuesday, April 1, HOST
NEEDED);
- Update: Gallery Information and Outreach Efforts
- Call to Artists: Initial Point Gallery Call to Artists for 2026 is Open, Application
Deadline: May 30, 2025
5. Concerts on Broadway Update: July 12 (Soul Patch), August 9 (Rockabetty),
September 6 (Billy Blues Band) ~ Cassandra Schiffler, Arts and Culture Coordinator
6. Public Art: Updates on Projects: Chateau Park Public Art (Save the Date for a
Dedication Event on Monday, April 21 at 4PM), Linder Road Median Public Art,
Remsberg Painting Art Purchase for City Hall, Homecourt Mural Art Purchase,
Public Art Master Plan ~ Cassandra Schiffler, Arts and Culture Coordinator
SPECIAL DISCUSSION SESSION
7. Discussion: Present New Ideas and Projects: Creative Brainstorming Session ~ 20
minutes
NEXT MEETING - APRIL 10, 2025
ADJOURNMENT [ACTION ITEM]
Meridian Arts Commission 2025 All Commission Goals and Priorities
Program monthly Initial Point Gallery exhibits, host opening receptions, market the
gallery to the city and the community, market yearly Call-to-Artists, and serve as a
selection panel for new exhibits.
Participate in the partnership with the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff
to add theming and identity reinforcing art in Meridian parks and pathways. Focus
this year on Fuller Park.
Engage the community through Art Week in 2025 and participate in programming
and marketing events.
Participate in planning for new MAPS projects and future updates to the MAPS
Public Art Workplan. Focus on the creation of a new Public Art Master Plan.
Increase inclusive programming through representation of diverse populations and
marketing to underserved and underrepresented populations
Support Concerts on Broadway Series in 2025.
Maintain existing Traffic Box Series; select WASD artworks, recommend locations,
and use Call-to-Artists to commission installation of new traffic box wraps.
Support youth performing arts programs through partnership and fiscal support of
youth performing arts projects.
Plan to present the 2026 biennial Tammy de Weerd's Awards in the Arts