Title
2026-2027 Arts Commission Work Plan and Municipal Art Plan
Recommended Action
Discuss and edit the 2026-2027 Work Plan and Municipal Art Plan and approve for recommendation to City Council.
Report
Issue:
Recommendation of the 2026 Work Plan and Municipal Art Plan to City Council
Staff Contact:
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program Manager, Parks, Arts & Recreation, 360.709.2678
Presenter(s):
N/A
Background and Analysis:
Annual work plans are reviewed by City Council in the first quarter of each year. Additionally, the Arts Commission submits the Municipal Art Plan at the same time.
Climate Analysis:
Public art projects in the urban landscape can encourage a more walkable community.
Equity Analysis:
Commission and staff continue to work to build equity into arts programming through development of jury panels, community outreach associated with individual public art projects and the Artist in Residency program, and continued accessibility such as community voting in the Percival Plinth and Traffic Box Wrap programs.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Discuss and edit the 2026-2027 Work Plan and Municipal Art Plan and approve for recommendation to City Council.
2. Discuss and edit the 2026-2027 Work Plan and Municipal Art Plan and make final recommendation at the March 12 meeting.
Financial Impact:
The Municipal Art Plan proposes funding for public art.
Attachments:
Draft 2026 Arts Commission Work Plan
Draft 2026 Municipal Art Plan