Meridian Arts Commission Meeting 04/09/2026 03:00 PM City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho

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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 March 12, 2026 Meridian Arts Commission Meeting

NEW BUSINESS 

• 2.Review and Approve: Call for Nominations for the Tammy de Weerd Awards in the Arts ~ Brecken Bird, Arts Assistant [ACTION ITEM]

• 3.Public Art Master Plan Update: Review Draft Sections ~ Meridith McKinley, Via Partnership

• 4.Review and Discuss: Proposed Statement for AI Use in Artwork for MAC Programs ~ Cassandra Schiffler, Arts & Culture Coordinator

OLD BUSINESS

• 5.Call to Artists: Initial Point Gallery Call to Artists for 2026 is Open, Application Deadline: May 15, 2026 ~ Brecken Bird, Arts Assistant

REPORTS

• 6.Initial Point Gallery ~ Lizzie Taylor, Commissioner

  Current Exhibit: "Field Studies: Interpreting the West" Lisa Flowers Ross and Clementine Zenner; Opening Reception: Tuesday April 7, 4:30 - 7:00; Host: Bridget King

  Upcoming Exhibit: "Framed" West Ada School District Annual Art Show, on View April 28 - May 18; Opening Reception: Tuesday March 3, 4:30 - 7:00; Host: Jay Smith

• 7.Community Center Public Art Project Updates ~ Bridget King, Commission Chair

• 8.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 - May 14, 2026

SPECIAL MEETING - May 26, 2026 at 3:30 at Initial Point Gallery

REGULAR JUNE MEETING WILL BE CANCELLED - June 11, 2026

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.