HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-08-14 Meridian Arts Commission
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, August 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Agenda
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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
ADOPTION OF AGENDA [ACTION ITEM]
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Approval: Minutes from the July 10, 2025 Meridian Arts Commission Meeting
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
2. Presentation: Meridian Chamber of Commerce Update ~ Sean Evans, Chamber
President/CEO ~ 20 minutes
3. Presentation: Quick Draw Event During Art Week on Friday, September 19 from
5-8:30pm hosted by Idaho Art Gallery ~ Nelli Garibyan ~ 20 minutes
REPORTS [ACTION ITEM]
4. Initial Point Gallery Exhibits: ~ Lizzie Taylor, Commissioner ~ 5 minutes
- Current Exhibit: "Myths and Morals" Brecken Bird, Nikita Budkov, and Reba
Robinson (3D)
Opening: Tuesday, August 5 4:30-7:00; Host: Bridget King
- Upcoming Exhibit: "Large Men with Small Brushes" Scott Muscolo, Roy Gover,
Hugh Mossman, Dannis Hazlett, Don Belts, and Andrew Forbes (3D)
Opening Reception: Tuesday, September 2, 4:30-7:00; Host: Bobby Gaytan
Watercolor Demo during Art Week: Tuesday, September 16, 5:30-7:00; Host: ??
- Outreach Efforts: Touchmark and the Senior Center
5. Events: ~ 15 minutes
- Recap: Concerts on Broadway July 12 & August 9, Upcoming Final Concert:
September 6
- Review Schedule and Events: Art Week: September 13 - 19
- Discuss: Community Art Party (Chalk Art and Mural Details), September 13,
10AM - 3:00PM
6. Public Art Project Updates: Public Art Master Plan (Survey Responses Due
August 18; Workshop Scheduled October 9), Traffic Boxes, "Safe Passages" Public
Art in the Linder Road Median, Community Center Public Art ~ Cassandra Schiffler,
Arts and Culture Coordinator ~ 5 minutes
NEXT MEETING - Imagine Art Here Workshop, October 9, 2025 from 5:30-7:30
(Note: The regular MAC meeting in September will be cancelled for Art Week! The
regular MAC meeting in October will be canceled, and a public art workshop will be
held from 5:30-7:30)
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