Meridian Arts Commission Meeting 08/13/2026 03:30 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 July 9, 2026 Meridian Arts Commission Meeting

NEW BUSINESS

• 2.Presentation: Proposal to Bring Shakespeare Theater Workshops to Meridian Schools ~ Boise Bard Players

• 3.Recap: Meridian's Main Street Mix 2026 Series (Six Wednesday Concerts at Generations Plaza 5:30-7:30 PM: July 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5, 12) ~ Cassandra Schiffler, Arts & Culture Coordinator

REPORTS [ACTION ITEM]

• 4.Initial Point Gallery ~ Lizzie Taylor, Commissioner
  
  Current Exhibit: "With Water" featuring Betty Mallorca, Claire Remsberg, Jennifer Mangiantini, Jill Storey, Joyce Green, Mary Kancewick, and Tony Morse, on view August 4 - August 28; Reception: Tuesday, August 4, 4:30 - 7:00; Host: Eryn Turner

  Upcoming Exhibit: "Elemental Vision" Boise Camera Club and ceramics by Mandy Henebry, on view September 1 - October 29; Reception: Tuesday, September 1, 4:30 - 7:00; Host: Lizzie Taylor

  Special Art Week Event: Camera Club Artist Speakers Present Their Work at Initial Point Gallery on Thursday, September 17 at noon during; Host: ?

• 5.Event Updates ~ Cassandra Schiffler, Arts & Culture Coordinator
  
  

  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

  Meridian Art Week and the Art Drop: September 13-19, 2026

• 6.Public Art Project Updates: Public Art Master Plan, Community Center Public Art Projects, Portable Works Collection Purchase Awards, WASD 2026 Traffic Box Projects, Linder Road Median Sculptures  ~ Cassandra Schiffler, Arts & Culture Coordinator

NEXT MEETING - SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 (Art Drop Activity?)

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.