Public Arts Commission

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Mission
The mission of the Fife Public Arts Commission is to identify and actively encourage the development and sustainability of the arts in the City by serving as the City's primary resource in matters of public art and culture. 

The City of Fife recognizes that support for artists and arts organizations, development and stewardship of public art, arts education, and cultural development are public necessities and essential for the continuing growth and development of Fife's citizens, economy, and quality of life. The Commission was established on March 22, 2011.

Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Fife Public Arts Commission meetings are typically held the 2nd Wednesday of each even month at 4:00 p.m. at Fife City Hall.

• Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 14th @ 4:00 p.m. in Fife Council Chambers
• View Minutes & Agendas (coming soon)

Resources

• Ordinance No. 1741 (Public Arts Commission)
• Application for Membership

Members (One Year Terms)

• Jeanne Howe, Resident
• Danielle Twichel, Representing students
• Stelian Paraschiv, Representing Fife Regional Chamber of Commerce

Members (Two Year Terms)

• Linda Boitano, Resident
• Mizu Sugimura, Resident
• Bob Thornhill, Resident

Members (Three Year Terms)

• Kendra Danielson, Representing Arts Educators
• Anette Cree, Resident
• Gaven Cole, Resident

Membership Criteria
As established the Arts Commission will consist of no fewer than five and no more than 12 members, all of whom are appointed by City Council.  In addition, four positions are reserved to provide for representation from the Puyallup Tribe, Chamber of Commerce, a professional arts educator, and a student.

To be considered for an appointment to the Public Arts Commission, call 253-896-8606 for an application or download the application here.  The terms of the commission are three years.  The City Council intends that to the extent possible the Commission include citizens with interests in the arts: painting, sculpture, music, literature, architecture and landscape architecture, performing arts, tribal or city historian, and education.  Non City residents may serve, but the number of non-residents must always be less than the number of Fife resident members.

Term of Appointment
Three years as appointed by Fife City Council.

Appointment Date
On-going

Meeting Date, Time, Place
Fife Public Arts Commission meetings are typically held the 2nd Wednesday of each even month at 4:00 p.m. at Fife City Hall.

Staff Liaison
Laurel Potter, Marketing Coordinator
City of Fife, 253-896-8606, email

Address Correspondence to:
Fife Public Arts Commission
c/o Laurel Potter, Marketing Coordinator
City of Fife
5411 23rd Street East
Fife, WA 98424