7-9-2026 City of Oak Harbor Arts Commission Meeting

The City of Oak Harbor Arts Commission held its regular meeting on July 9, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included an update on the Kibbru art installation project, where a necessary change order of approximately $2,500 was identified due to structural modifications required for safety. This change order exceeds the original contract amount and will be brought as an action item for approval at the next meeting. Additionally, the commission approved funding of $1,610 for the Lion's Head statue installation at the Whidby Playhouse, with the item to be forwarded to the city council for final approval. The commission also discussed outreach efforts, including potential paid advertising in local newspapers and the use of QR codes and signage to promote public art installations. Maintenance planning and coordination with city staff and procurement specialists were noted as ongoing efforts. Several policy and procedural topics were addressed, such as the process for submitting and approving new art projects and potential partnerships for public art and beautification initiatives in the downtown area.