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Aug 22, 2026

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Arts Commission Approves Art Walk Windsocks

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 11, 2026

Arts Commission Approves Art Walk Windsocks

The commission unanimously approved spending $1,128 plus tax for 20 First Friday Art Walk windsocks and supported a change to Ellensburg Community Radio’s 2026 project grant scope. Four Art Walk venues still owed a combined $200 in outstanding participation payments.

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

Commission Approves Brooklane Bus Shelter Art

The Arts Commission unanimously approved Option F for the Brooklane Village bus shelter artwork and directed staff to notify the selected artist and prepare a $500 stipend contract.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Commission Approves Rodeo Mural Restoration

The Arts Commission unanimously approved restoration artwork for the Ellensburg Rodeo mural at 3rd and Main, with an estimated cost of $8,000. It also accepted two donated sculptures conditionally and recommended Emily Jacobs for appointment to the commission effective June 1, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Mural Festival Plans Need Site Approval

The Arts Commission asked the Ellensburg Mural Society to provide building-owner permission and a location schematic before proceeding with proposed Phoenix Alley murals tied to the June 26–27, 2026, Ellensburg Mural Festival.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Commission Plans Review of Admission Tax

The Arts Commission directed staff to arrange a meeting with the City Manager, Finance Department, and commissioners to review the admission tax, which has not been updated since 1994 and may affect smaller grant-funded organizations and creative businesses.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Commission Approves Grant Scope Changes

The Arts Commission unanimously approved a revised scope of work and updated budget for Jane Orleman’s 2026 Project Grant. Commissioners also directed staff to hold bus-shelter artwork for 36 hours so the artist can adjust it to the required template.

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Briefing

Oct 16, 2025

Commission Recommends $22,000 in Art Grants

The Arts Commission unanimously approved recommendations for 10 projects to receive a total of $22,000 in 2026 Project Grants, from $25,000 available, and will send them to the City Council for approval.

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Briefing

Sep 18, 2025

Arts Commission Approves Community Arts Awards

The commission unanimously approved Kara Hunnicutt for the Arts Treasure Award and Mike McCloskey for the Arts Advocate Award; both are honorary and carry no funding. Commissioners also reported that four people applied for the 2025–2027 Poet Laureate position, while Community Grants have $22,000 available against $83,000 in requests.

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