Bothell Arts Commission Meeting - June 18, 2026

The Bothell Arts Commission held a meeting on June 18, 2026, focusing on updates and planning related to public art initiatives and community engagement. Key procurement-related discussions included the City Council's approval of an $80,000 allocation for public art at Cedar Grove Park and a $10,000 allocation for other art projects. The commission also discussed a $100,000 funding request for the 2027-2028 budget, split evenly between a utility box art program and the Creative Arts Grant program, which is pending further departmental review and council consideration. Additionally, the commission reviewed ongoing and upcoming public art projects, including a downtown public art plan, artist rosters, and temporary art activations, as well as the upcoming call for artists for the roster with a July 31 deadline. They also addressed marketing and community outreach strategies, including social media protocols and potential newsletters to promote arts events and grant recipients. Action items included forming a subcommittee to explore newsletter development and improving data collection for event attendance and impact. The meeting concluded with plans for future meetings and elections for commission leadership roles.