Arts Commission Meeting 6/9/2026

The City of Raymore Arts Commission held a meeting on June 9, 2026, where they reviewed their current budget and expenditures, noting $12,647 spent out of a $20,000 allocation. The commission discussed upcoming art installations and community events, including a new art piece installation scheduled for June 19th and participation in the Fourth of July parade. They approved budgets for two events: a fabric marker coloring activity with a local author and the 2026 Awesome Raymore Chili Cookoff, each with a proposed budget of $4,000. Both budget approvals were passed unanimously. The commission also acknowledged the contributions of a long-serving member, Commissioner Settzer, and discussed community engagement activities. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting focused on event planning and budget allocations for community arts programming.