16-1132 Appointing Bonnie Zahn Griffith to Meridian Arts CommissionCITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. I (o o 11 �
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, BORTON, CAVENER,
MILAM, PALMER, LITTLE ROBERTS
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN, APPOINTING BONNIE ZAHN GRIFFITH TO SEAT 4 OF THE MERIDIAN
ARTS COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Meridian City Code § 2-1-1 establishes the Meridian Arts Commission, its
members and terms of their appointments; and
WHEREAS, Seat 4 of the Meridian Arts Commission is currently vacant; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Meridian deems the appointment Bonnie Zahn
Griffiths to Seat 4 of the Meridian Arts Commission to be in the best interest of the Meridian Arts
Commission and of the City of Meridian;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY, IDAHO:
Section 1. That pursuant to Meridian City Code § 2-1-1, Bonnie Zahn Griffith is hereby
appointed to Seat 4 of the Meridian Arts Commission, for a term to expire February 28, 2019,
Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption
and approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this _ day of April, 2016.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this day of April, 2016.
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RESOLUTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF BONNIE ZAHN GRIFFITHS TO MERIDIAN ARTS COMMISSION
Application to be Considered for
City -Appointed t 1 Positions
Position Applying for: 0 Parks & Recreation Commission 0 Planning & Zoning Commission
gMeridian Arts Commission 0 Historical Preservation Commission 0 Transportation Commission
0 Impact Fee Committee 0 Solid Waste Advisory Commission
0 General Volunteer Position on Special Projects or Events as Needed (appointmentt not required)
Home Address: ^3012 N.
�hngtr Meriddian. 836"46
Telephone: 509-301-1188
E -Mail. Address: b7orriff 3@gn1a.11.r_nm
Occupation: Self employee artist
Are you a resident of the City of Meridian? 9 Yes 0 No
If not, do you live in Meridian's area of impact? 0 Yes 0 No
Why do you want to become involved?
I like to be part of a community that recognizes the arts as an important part of life
and believes in offering a variety of events to persons of all ages,
I fee e pa the -
loc�l culture.
Do you participate in any local service clubs or other organizations? (P Yes 0 No
If so, please list: I participate in the cathedral of the Rockies art program as
an instructor on an as needed basis,
What areas of city government are of most interest to you?
The Arts Commission
Have you participated in any level of volunteer government service in the past? I Yes 0 No
if so, please list: Leadership Miles City, Board of Carnegie Art Center, WallaWalla,
ArtWalla board member, Exec.Dir. WaterWorks Art Museum
Do you understand the time commitment required to attend meetings and review/research data to make
recommendations? M Yes C3 No
Signature Date
March 9, 2016
Please return your completed application, resume, and letter of interest to:
City Clerk's Office, City of Meridian, 33 E, Broadway Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: (208) 888-4433 Fax: (208) 888-4218
Letter of intent - Meridian Arts Commission
Good day,
I am applying for the board position on the Meridian Arts Council.
am a professional artist who works in a variety of visual art media including oils, pastels
and encaustics. I moved to Meridian nearly two years ago after living in eastern MT where I
was the Executive Director of a nonprofit museum and art center with an extensive
outreach program in the rural schools of 9 eastern MT counties, an active guest exhibit
gallery and large permanent collection. Prior to that I lived in Walla Walla, WA where I
served on a variety of boards including ArtWalla, the Carnegie Art Center, Campfire. I
served 2 year terms as Vice President and subsequently president of the Northwest Pastel
Society, one of the largest artist organizations of pastelists in the US. I currently am a
working artist who participates in numerous plein air events throughout the western US and
sxhibits in galleries in ID, MT, WA, and OR. This gives me the opportunity to understand
how art events are organized and realize challenges faced. Last year I was selected the
Artist in Residence for the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument UT where I
Norked closely with the BLM with the involvement of a large multifaceted art festival while
oainting on location throughout the Monument.
recognize the importance of art in our lives, promotion of education in the arts and being
part of a community that embraces the need for art events in visual and performing genres.
would be happy to serve on the commission and would hope that my past experiences anc
,urrent involvement in art organizations would be an asset to the board.
3est regards,
Bonn'- -Griffith��