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File #: 26-0010    Version: 1
Type: discussion Status: In Committee
File created: 12/29/2025 In control: Arts Commission
Agenda date: 1/8/2026 Final action:
Title: Review and Feedback on Arts Walk 2026 Cover Art

Title

Review and Feedback on Arts Walk 2026 Cover Art

 

Recommended Action

Information only. No action requested.

 

Report

Issue:

Review and provide feedback on Arts Walk 2026 cover art as presented.

 

Staff Contact:

Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program & Planning Supervisor, Parks, Arts & Recreation, 360.709.2678

 

Presenter(s):

Jessica Strauss-Tomy, Arts Program Specialist

 

Background and Analysis:

At the December 11 meeting, the Arts Commission approved the jury recommendation of Fern Tallos as the spring 2026 Arts Walk cover artist and Devin River for the fall 2026 Arts Walk cover artist.

 

Ms. Strauss-Tomy is returning with concept designs from each artist for Commissioner review and feedback.

 

Climate Analysis:

Reviewing Arts Walk cover concepts for 2026 will not positively or negatively affect climate and the environment.

 

Equity Analysis:

Reviewing Arts Walk cover concepts for 2026 will not positively or negatively burden a group that has been historically deprioritized or forgotten.

 

Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):

N/A

 

Options:

Review and provide feedback on Arts Walk 2026 cover art as presented.

 

Financial Impact:

The honoraria for each approved artist is $750.

 

Attachments:

Staff will share concept designs at the meeting.