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AGENDA
Arts and Culture Commission
6:00 PM - Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Pasco City Hall, Pasco Conference Room & Microsoft Teams
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2864665461719?p=1qvQfXqDGSF5oHjAzX
Dial-In: 323-676-6197 / Access Code: 715779815#
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
(a) Commissioners: Ellie Neff, Patrick Fleming, Joyce McIntyre,
Aislin Maloney, Marie Marchand, and Dana Dollarhyde.
City Staff: Angela Pashon.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. STAFF REPORTS
(a) Commission Member Introductions
2 - 14 (b) 2025 Recap & 2026 Workplan Discussion
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
15 - 17 (a) Art in City Hall Program
18 - 21 (b) Utility Box Wrap Program
7. ADJOURNMENT
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Arts & Culture Commission Meeting
February 24, 2026
2025 Recap & 2026 Draft Workplan
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2025 Recap
•Highlights from 2025:
–Completed new downtown mural installations
–Expanded utility box wrap program
–Implemented Art in City Hall program
–Strengthened community partnerships and engagement
–Supported local artists through public art initiatives
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Art in City Hall –Alfred-John Contreras
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GalTkpiIrM
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Art in City Hall –Marguerite Finch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2iigK-3iH0
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Art in City Hall –Shentel Ealy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFuAWSum4sA
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Murals – Jocho’s Tacos
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Murals – Café con Arte
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Murals – American Family Insurance
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Murals – American Family Insurance
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Utility Box Wraps
•Program Updates:
–Install new wraps in key pedestrian corridors (pending)
–Showcased local artists and cultural themes
–Improved streetscape aesthetics and placemaking
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2026 Draft Workplan
•Upcoming Priorities:
–New mural opportunities (funding dependent)
–Continuation of utility box wrap installations
–Continuation of Art in City Hall initiative(s)
–Grants and partnerships
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Discussion
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2026 Arts & Culture Commission Draft Workplan
1. Art in City Hall – exhibit in case quarterly
a. Call for Artist Q1 2026, Q2 selection for 2026 & 2027
2. Art in City Hall – student art in hallways
a. Q2 & Q3 – plan with Pasco School District for Q4
3. Utility Box Wraps
a. Call for Art Q2, selection & install Q3
4. Installation of Peanuts Statue
a. Q2 likely, coordination for delivery and install in-progress
5. Public art programs
a. Continuous - identify ongoing and one-time projects. Funding is biggest
need, seek through various channels.
2025 Review
1. Implemented Art in City Hall program, showcasing four local artist in high traffic
area of City Hall
2. Arts & Culture Map, distributed to hotels and local businesses to increase
awareness of local arts & culture
3. Additional murals completed in Downtown Mural Program, provided opportunity to
local businesses
4. Actively seeking funding for continuation of Mural Program. Popularity of program
continues, seeking sponsorship opportunity to continue and expand beyond
downtown.
5. Nearing completion of Peanuts Statue.
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Call for Artists: Art in City Hall Program
Submission Deadline: December 16, 2024
Location: Pasco City Hall
Contact: Angela Pashon, Assistant City Manager, pashona@pasco-wa.gov
Opportunity
The City of Pasco invites local artists to submit their proposed pieces for the Art in
City Hall Program, an initiative aimed at showcasing the talent and diversity of our
community's artists in Pasco’s City Hall. This program provides a unique opportunity to
display local art, enhance the visual appeal of City Hall, and create a welcoming space
for residents and visitors.
Program Goals
1. Showcase local talent: Offer Pasco artists the chance to exhibit their work in a
public, high-visibility space.
2. Beautify City Hall: Enrich the atmosphere of Pasco City Hall with dynamic and
engaging artwork.
3. Celebrate community identity: Display artworks that reflect the cultural
diversity and heritage of Pasco.
Who Can Apply
We invite local artists of all backgrounds and experience levels to submit portfolios of
their work for consideration. Artists who are selected will work with the Arts & Culture
Commission to curate the final selection of artworks for exhibition. All visual arts are
welcome, including painting, sculpture, photography, textiles, and digital media.
Submission Guidelines
1. Eligibility: Artists must reside in Pasco or the surrounding region and be at least
13-years of age.
2. Proposed Pieces: Artists must submit pictures of the pieces they are proposing
to be displayed; physical pieces will not be accepted.
3. Portfolio: Artists are encouraged to submit a portfolio of works that best
represent their artistic style and practice. These can include a variety of pieces
and mediums but do not need to be the specific works to be displayed at City
Hall. Portfolios are limited to photos of artwork; physical pieces will not be
accepted.
4. Mediums Accepted: All visual arts are welcome, including painting, sculpture,
photography, textiles, and digital media.
5. Final Curation: Artists selected for the program will collaborate with the Arts &
Culture Commission to determine the specific works that will be displayed at City
Hall.
6. Installation/Display: Selected artists will be required to be onsite for installment.
Pieces must be prepared for display (All pieces must be ready for display (i.e.,
framed or mounted, as needed)with cards displaying name of piece.
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7. Sale of Art Prohibited: Artwork is for display purposes only, no value/cost is to
be displayed.
8. Because of the public nature, artwork may not contain advertising, religious art,
sexual content, violent or other content unsuitable for all ages and cannot convey
political partisanship.
How to Apply
Please submit the following materials via email by December 16, 2024, at 5:00 pm:
1. Virtual Piece Submission: Artists must submit proposed pieces to be
considered by the Arts and Culture Commission; physical pieces will not be
accepted. Include title, medium, and year of creation for each piece.
2. Artist Statement (1 page): A brief bio and description of your artistic practice,
including how your work connects to the goals of the Art in City Hall Program.
3. Contact Information: Name, phone number, email address, and website (if
applicable).
Selection Process
Portfolios will be reviewed by the City of Pasco Arts & Culture Commission at the
December 2024 meeting (TBD); attendance by artists is not required but artists are
welcome to attend in-person or virtually. Artists will be selected based on the quality and
diversity of their submission. After selection, artists will collaborate with the Commission
to curate a final exhibition of their works for display at Pasco City Hall. Selected artists
will be notified by January 31, 2025.
Exhibition Details
Selected artworks will be displayed at Pasco City Hall for a three-month period
beginning in 2025. Artists will be responsible for delivering, setup, and picking up their
works. All pieces must be ready for display (i.e., framed or mounted, as needed). The
City of Pasco will work with artists to highlight artwork through its social media and
digital channels.
2025 Exhibits Video Stories
Alfred-John Contreras
Marguerite Finch
Shentel Ealy
Liliana Rasmussen
Questions?
For more information, please contact Angela Pashon. We look forward to reviewing your
portfolios and working together to celebrate Pasco’s local artists!
Location
City Hall, 525 N 3rd Ave
First Floor
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Left display case of building entrance off 3rd Ave, located between Utility Billing and
Permit Center
Dimensions
7'4" x 2'5" x 6'7"
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Arts & Culture Commission
P.O. Box 293 525 North Third Avenue Pasco, WA 99301
CALL FOR
ARTISTS
April 15, 2025
Public Art Opportunity: Utility Box Art for Pasco, Washington
A Program of Pasco Arts and Culture Commission in partnership with STCU
Pasco Arts and Culture Commission (PACC) Goal/Objectives: To utilize art to enhance community identity
and to improve community connectivity and cohesion through greater understanding and appreciation of what
makes Pasco unique. PACC objectives are to explore, enhance, facilitate, and promote City of Pasco’s arts-
related activities.
Project: PACC in partnership with STCU, is soliciting proposals for digital artwork for vinyl wrapping
of traffic utility boxes throughout the city.
Deadline: All submittals are to be electronically delivered no later than 5:00PM, Friday, May 23, 2025.
Location(s): Below are the approved utility box locations:
• N 4th Ave & W Lewis (NE corner)
• N 4th Ave & W Clark (NE corner)
• N 5th Ave & W Lewis (NE corner)
• N 4th Ave & W Sylvester St. (SE corner)
Utility boxes are located throughout the city with potential to be wrapped in art. Submitted artwork not selected
for above locations will be kept on file. Art may be approved for a utility box in a different location than what is
currently funded. If additional funding becomes available, the contact listed on the submission will be contacted
if selected for placement or for further development.
Themes: Artists should consider the location of the utility box, its surroundings, and the neighborhood it is
located. Themes recommended include what makes Pasco unique, inclusivity, nature, and transportation.
Because of the public nature, artwork may not contain advertising, religious art, sexual content, violent or other
content unsuitable for all ages and cannot convey political partisanship.
Budget: Selected artists will be awarded $300 per box wrap installed. Production and installation of box wrap
will be paid for through STCU sponsorship. Artists can submit up to 3 designs.
Eligible Artists: Artists or teams over the age of 14 may apply. Submitted designs must be original works of the
artist and in compliance with all existing copyright laws. We strongly encourage local artists to apply.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
Application Guidelines: Please submit electronic copy of the following to pashona@pasco-wa.gov with Subject
line: CALL FOR ARTISTS, Utility Box Art
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Arts & Culture Commission
Call for Artists
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1. A short cover letter (1 page max)
Tell us why you’re interested in wrapping utility boxes with your art. Share a little about your experience,
how you work with others, your technical skills, and how your design fits with the goals of this project. Be
sure to include the title of your artwork.
2. Up to 3 different design ideas
You can submit up to three concepts. For each one, include a drawing that shows your idea clearly. Let us
know how each design might be adapted (for example, in size or color) for future use. Label each design
with its title.
3. Examples of past work (up to 6 projects)
Show us your style and experience by including up to six examples of previous work that relate to this kind
of project.
4. Please don’t send original artwork, books, or physical items.
We can’t review them, and they won’t be returned.
Interested artists or teams are required to submit one digital (electronic) copy of their proposal. Failure to provide
the proposal in the appropriate format will result in disqualification. Hard-copy or fax proposals are not permitted
and will not be accepted. One electronic copy, including attachments, shall be transmitted and be no larger than
20mb in size. Receipt time of submittal will be considered the timestamp of the incoming email created
automatically by the City’s email server. Artists and teams are encouraged to submit their proposal with adequate
time for the email to be processed by the City’s email server. Incomplete or late submissions will not be
considered.
• Email submissions to: pashona@pasco-wa.gov
• Subject line: CALL FOR ARTISTS, Utility Box Art
• Artists may direct questions or requests by contacting PACC staff liaison Angela Pashon (pashona@pasco-
wa.gov or 509-545-3458).
Selection: The Pasco Arts and Culture Commission will select up to four (4) finalists for the project. The selection
criteria may include proposed artwork exhibits artistic merit, quality, and innovative design. The selected artist(s)
must execute the City’s Personal Services Agreement (copy available upon request). PACC reserves the right
to reject all proposals or final designs which do not represent selected design.
Design & Installation Requirements: Upon approval of a preliminary concept, the selected artist(s) will produce
a final digital submission at a minimum of 20” x 36” and 600 dpi for the selected location(s), listed above. The
final artwork will include a completed W-9 form to expedite payment to the artist. City staff will coordinate the
production progress and installation of the artwork. The artwork must improve and not detract from the safety of
the site and must be suitable for public viewing by all ages. As a framework for preliminary designs, see the
graphic below.
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Arts & Culture Commission
Call for Artists
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**Traffic utility boxes will be wrapped on all sides, designs must incorporate this**
Utility Box Locations
N 4th Ave & W Lewis (NE corner)
• Sides
• Front
N 4th Ave & W Clark (NE corner)
• Sides
• Front
Side Side Back Front
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Arts & Culture Commission
Call for Artists
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N 5th Ave & W Lewis (NE corner)
• Sides
• Front
• Back
N 4th Ave & W Sylvester St.
(SE corner)
• Sides
• Front
• Back
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