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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, May 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Agenda
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_____ Lizzie Taylor _____ Patrick O'Leary
_____ Bridget King, Chair _____ Bobby Gaytan
_____ Shaun Muscolo, Vice Chair _____ Seoyoon Song
_____ Eryn Turner _____ Jay Smith
_____ Crystal Paulson
ADOPTION OF AGENDA [ACTION ITEM]
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Approval: Draft Minutes From the April 9, 2026 Meridian Arts Commission Meeting
OLD BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
2. Approval: Statement for AI Use in Artwork for MAC Programs [ACTION ITEM]
3. Open Calls: Initial Point Gallery Call to Artists for 2026 is Open, Application Deadline:
May 15, 2026; Tammy de Weerd Awards in the Arts is Open, Nomination Deadline:
June 23, 2026 ~ Brecken Bird, Arts Assistant
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
4. Review and Make Recommendations: Meridian Artwork Awards from WASD Show for
Proposed 2026 Traffic Box Series [ACTION ITEM] ~ Cassandra Schiffler, Arts & Culture
Coordinator
REPORTS [ACTION ITEM]
5. Initial Point Gallery ~ Lizzie Taylor, Commissioner
Current Exhibit: "Framed" West Ada School District Annual Art Show, on view April 28 -
May 18; Reception: Tuesday, May 5, 4:30 - 7:00; Host: Jay Smith
Upcoming Exhibit: "The Pursuit of Happiness: America 250" featuring artwork by
members of the Boise Open Studios Collective Organization (BOSCO) and the
"Moments That Made Us" exhibition panels on Portable Walls, on view May 20 - July
31; Reception: Tuesday, June 2, 4:30 - 7:00; Host: Patrick O'Leary; Art Talk Event
(Details Forthcoming): Tuesday July 7, at 6:00 - 7:30; Host: ?
6. Public Art Project Updates ~ Cassandra Schiffler, Arts & Culture Coordinator
Community Center Public Art: Artists to Submit Final Designs, Selection Task Force to
Meet in May to Review and Approve Proposals; Next Step: MAC Recommendation
Public Art Master Plan: In Progress; Drafting Sections on: Artist Contracting, Funding
and Staffing, GIS mapping for Opportunities
7. Event Updates ~ Cassandra Schiffler, Arts & Culture Coordinator
Meridian's Main Street Mix 2026 Series (Six Concerts at Generations Plaza 5:30-7:30
PM on Consecutive Wednesdays: July 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5, 12)
Morrison Center's Neighborhood Concert Series: Bear Creek Park in Meridian:
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 5:00 - 8:00 PM + Tammy de Weerd Awards in the Arts
Presentation at 6:25
Art Spark at Kleiner Park: Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 11:00 - 7:00 PM (formerly
the Community Art Party)
NEXT MEETING - SPECIAL MEETING MAY 26, 2026 at Initial Point Gallery
REGULAR JUNE 11, 2026 MEETING WILL BE CANCELLED
ADJOURNMENT [ACTION ITEM]
Meridian Arts Commission 2026 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.
Engage the community through Art Week in 2026 and participate in programming and
marketing events.
Participate in the partnership with the Parks and Recreation Commission to add
theming and identity reinforcing art in Meridian parks and pathways. Focus this year
on Community Center public art.
Participate in planning for new MAPS projects and future updates to the MAPS Public
Art Workplan. Focus on the completion of a new Public Art Master Plan.
Support Meridian's Main Street Mix concert series in 2026.
Maintain existing Traffic Box Series program; select WASD artworks, recommend
locations, and use Call to Artists to commission installation of new traffic box wraps.
Increase inclusive programming through representation of diverse populations and
marketing to underserved and underrepresented populations.
Support youth performing arts programs through partnership and fiscal support of
performing arts projects.
Present the 2026 biennial Tammy de Weerd's Awards in the Arts.