Arts Commission Meeting 9/21/26

The City of Sunnyside Arts Commission met on September 21, 2026. The commission heard seventh-grade student Eduardo Rivera Madrial present a simplified redesign of the city flag and discussed determining the appropriate review and City Council approval process. Members also reviewed the Sunshine Days booth and identified a need to obtain storage totes for art supplies; no purchase amount or authorization was recorded. The commission approved the August 17 and August 25 meeting minutes and voted to excuse one member’s absence.

The commission discussed whether to hold a Cruise Night event on October 17, including the need to consult the police chief about logistics, possible permits, police involvement, and associated costs. Members considered a special meeting the following week to decide whether the event could proceed and discussed seeking city support for any permit fees. No event approval, contract award, or spending authorization was recorded. Members also discussed community art pop-ups, social media outreach, and possible participation in a trunk-or-treat event.