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PASCO ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION (PACC)
TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2020
5:00-6:00 P.M.
1. Call To Order – Angela
2. Attendance – Angela
3. Staff Introductions – Angela & Dave
4. Commission Introductions – Angela
5. Housekeeping Items – Angela
a. Role of Commission
b. Establish Monthly Meeting Occurrence
6. Facilitator Introduction – Grace
7. Overarching Commission Goals – Grace
8. Review Initial Work Plan – Grace
9. Communication to Community – Grace
10. Initial Projects – Angela, Dave & Grace
a. Memorial/Tribute to Noburu “Peanuts” Fukuda
b. City gateway and park signage
c. Kurtzman Park Shelter
d. Utility box program
11. Action Items – Grace
12. Public Comment – Angela
13. Adjournment – Angela
DRAFT
PASCO ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION (PAC C)
2020/2021 WORK PLAN
Suggested Short and Long-Term Goals + Next Steps
Requested by
Angela Pashon
Policy Analyst and Safety/Risk Program
City of Pasco
Prepared by
Grace Lieberman
thefgcollective.com
July, 2020
PASCO ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION (PACC)
2020/2021 WORK PLAN
DRAFT Version, July, 2020
the fgcollective||work plan guide | draft one
The Formation of PACC
City of Pasco’s goal 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.
1) Who We Are | Pages 3-4
a) Mission and Executive Summary
b) Create a Dialogue with City of Pasco, Tri-Cities and the region
2) Building Community Through Art | Pages 5-7
a) beautification of public spaces (community districts/centers)
b) celebration of Pasco’s history and diversity in and through art
c) enrichment of art education opportunities
d) support services for local artists and art organizations
e) creation of an art space(s) (gallery, makerspace)
f) establishment of business partnerships to bolster creative enterprise
g) enhancement of the City’s image
All goals will be achieved within the availability of current City resources, in alignment with the City’s current Strategic
Leadership Plan (SLP), and in accordance with Pasco Municipal Code (PMC). Pending overall goals, we will also look
for business and community partners.
Please note | This draft was crafted as an initial “work-in-progress” plan and utilizes input from newly elected City of Pasco Art Commissioners (via 30-60 minute “Zoom” Discovery
Sessions), initial guidelines established by the City of Pasco and Council and on-line and external research conducted by the fgcollective. This document was created by the
fgcollective at the request of the City of Pasco. It has not been approved by the Pasco Art & Culture Commissioners and is subject to change.. Its sole purpose is to create a “starter
guide” to accelerate the ideation to implementation process. Please note: Document to be presented at inaugural Commission meeting and finalized with input from City of Pasco and
newly appointed Pasco Art Commissioners .
PASCO ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION (PACC)
2020/2021 WORK PLAN
DRAFT Version, July, 2020
the fgcollective||work plan guide | draft one
1. WHO WE ARE
1a. Mission and Executive Summary
Pasco Arts & Culture Commission
City of Pasco’s goal to utilize art to enhance community identity and to improve community connectivity and cohesion
through greater understanding and appreciation of what makes Pasco unique.
• Commissioner Roles
o Establish list of general duties such as*
§ Make recommendations to the City Council in matters pertaining to the acceptance, procurement, and
placement of public art.
§ Promote and encourage public programs to further development and public awareness of public art.
§ Seek and encourage financial support, including grants, donations, fundraising, activities, loans, and
guarantees for public art.
§ Set priorities for any available funding by conducting a public art inventory and assessment of pre-
existing city-owned public artworks, and by developing a public art master plan.
§ Consider potential sites, review site proposals, and recommends to the City Council for approval
appropriate site selections for the placement and display of artwork for the City's public art program.
o Establish an Executive Team – Chair and Vice-Chair (to call meetings to order)
o Commissioners
§ Community Member 1 | Exp 1/1/2022 | Eleanor Neff | ellie@pascochamber.org
§ Community Member 2 | Exp 1/1/2024 | Ana Armijo | anarmijo1@hotmail.com
§ Art Pro 3 | Exp 1/1/2022 | Nisha McSwane-Franco | nmcswane@gmail.com
§ Art Pro 4 | Exp 1/1/2024 | Emma Barnes | barnes.emmaj@gmail.com
§ Art Pro 5 | Exp 1/1/2024 | Rebecca Merkley-Omeje | rmerkley-
omeje@columbiabasin.edu
§ Artist 6 | Exp 1/1/2022 | Saul Martinez | saulmartinezjr@hotmail.com
§ Youth Rep 7 | Expires 1/1/2022 | Calumet Kubalek | musicalumet@gmail.com
§ City Representative | Angela Pashon, City of Pasco | pashona@pasco-wa.gov
§ Consultant | Grace Lieberman, thefgcollective.com | grace@thefgcollective.com
PASCO ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION (PACC)
2020/2021 WORK PLAN
DRAFT Version, July, 2020
the fgcollective||work plan guide | draft one
1b. Create a dialogue with City of Pasco (all stakeholders)
• External Communication (Public)
o Website | Create new site or use city resources for page on City of Pasco website?
o Social Media Outreach | Utilize existing handles such as Facebook, Instagram, Linked-in, Twitter, etc
o A citizen/community survey regarding the artistic desires for the future.
o Invitations to Artists and Organizations
§ Invite existing arts organizations to express their needs
§ Invite local artists to express their needs
o Presence at Community Events
§ Be present at community events with message (tbd)
• External Communication (Private Entities)
o Business Organizations
§ Reach out to Small Business Association and other local small business efforts, as needed,
towards the establishment of a presence in any of the formats listed above (public art, creative
enterprise, art gallery, makers space, etc)
• Internal Communication (Government)
o Work with the City of Pasco, Chamber of Commerce, Port of Pasco, Pasco PUD, etc, towards the
establishment of a presence in any of the formats listed above (public art, creative enterprise, art
gallery, makers space, etc)
o Explore additional funding and distinctions for the City of Pasco including
§ state-sponsored Certified Creative Districts. (Throughout the year)
§ Sustainable alternatives for funding (ie grants) of Arts & Culture within Pasco.
• Continue involvement in, and open communication with, the local arts community as the artistically-informed
arm of the City’s Government (whether they be with individual members of the public, or private, philanthropic,
and other public entities).
• Other – once established and we have local consensus/acceptance than we can begin to advocate for
Pasco Art Community’s participation and representation in the broader regional artistic community.
o Represent the City of Pasco at the annual Washington State Arts WA Arts and Heritage Day.
o Represent the City of Pasco at the annual Washington State Arts Alliance Cultural Congress.
o Join City of Kennewick Arts Commission and City of Richland Arts Commission for idea exchanges.
o Foster a project-based relationship with Benton-Franklin Transit Authority in any arts-related activity
relevant to Pasco.
o Explore involvement in the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce myTRI 2030 shared vision
planning.
PASCO ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION (PACC)
2020/2021 WORK PLAN
DRAFT Version, July, 2020
the fgcollective||work plan guide | draft one
2. BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH ART
As stated in the opening page, PACC’s main objectives are
• beautification of public spaces (community districts/centers)
• celebration of Pasco’s history and diversity in and through art
• enrichment of art education opportunities for our young and young-ish stakeholders
• support services for local artists and art organizations
• creation of an art space (gallery, makerspace)
• establishment of business partnerships to bolster creative enterprise
• enhancement of the City’s image
2a. Beautification of Public Spaces
According to a 2016 survey, only 44% of Pasco residents found the city’s overall appearance acceptable which is
lower than the national average. That same survey rated positive aspects of community characteristics - only 36% of
residents listed cultural, arts and music activities (below average); 41% listed social events and activities (below
average) and 34% suggested Pasco was a good place to visit (below average). Overall Pasco receives positive
ratings but as an arts commission, PAC has an opportunity to explore, enhance, facilitate, and promote items that could
change resident perception on those respective areas listed above….
• Public Art Creation
o Identify an overall theme, one that either identifies districts for historic perspective and/or one the aligns all
areas of Pasco as one.
§ Public Art as 1) Social Awareness and 2) Beautification
§ Once we have a “road map” of commonalities and differences, we can celebrate both with a
unifying message.
o Location | Identify (in order of priority) areas where public art will make the most significant impact.
o Artist Engagement |Call to Artists based on objectives
• Prominent District/Neighborhood Markers
o Create artistic and unique neighborhood/district markers or “We are Pasco” markers throughout the city.
§ Utilize a geo-cache mechanism for residents to find these markers.
o Create a long-term plan for potential artistic use of public utility items (ie traffic signal control boxes, public
bus benches, roundabouts, etc).
• Address Sign Code or any Municipal Codes that may prohibit public art installations
PASCO ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION (PACC)
2020/2021 WORK PLAN
DRAFT Version, July, 2020
the fgcollective||work plan guide | draft one
2b. Celebration of Pasco’s History + Diversity
The general purpose behind public art is to enrich the community by evoking meaning in a public forum. It’s meant to
inspire higher thought about the community, or thought in general, and can help raise awareness or give remembrance
to events. Pasco has a rich and diverse history and it would be an interesting and meaningful opportunity to explore
ways to celebrate both…
• Collaborate with the Diversity and Inclusion Committee on possible public art installations or art-related program.
• Create a Frida Kahlo Blue House-inspired museum to celebrate significant Latin Artists, Writers, Architects, etc
• Create (or enhance an existing) Oratorical or Art Fest - young people performing poetry, speeches or creating art
pieces inspired by the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and/or Cesar Chavez (Oakland Oratorical fest as
“Best in Show” example) or another leader in championing civil rights for all members of our community. This
could be additive to the MLK Bell-Ringing ceremony already in place.
• Explore other historical references that may inspire public art direction.
2c. Enrichment of Art Education Opportunities for Stakeholders
There are many benefits to supporting arts education in our community…from enhancing creativity to sharpening critical
intellectual skills to providing additional outlets for emotional support, PAC could endeavor to enrich the arts education
experience where necessary.
• Work with Pasco School District for opportunities to showcase current young artist endeavors.
• Engage CBS and/or WSU Tri-Cities for additional art education opportunities.
• Work with health officials to establish Art Therapy criteria.
• Provide resources for continued learning – Mobile Art Stops (example)
• Seek funding resources for improving and expanding K-12 arts education experiences through organizations
like ArtsWA and others.
• Creating opportunities for additional art exposure (media arts, music, theatre, visual arts, literary arts, etc)
2d. Support Services for Local Artists and Art Organizations
Local artists, art organizations, creatives, designers, crafters, quilters, musicians, poets, wood turners, etc have the
potential to transform Pasco into a more economically diverse, stronger and more vibrant city. PAC can explore,
participate in, and support these artists and their artistic endeavors.
• Artist and Art Organization Directory
• Invitation to Art Organizations to participate in a community “Art Forum” to affirm priorities of Commission.
• Creation or enhancement of community events to feature these artists and organizations
• Collaborate with City, Chamber or SBA for “business” seminars to help artists learn how to make money at
their craft.
PASCO ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION (PACC)
2020/2021 WORK PLAN
DRAFT Version, July, 2020
the fgcollective||work plan guide | draft one
2e. Creation of an Art Space (gallery, makerspace)
As mentioned in 2d, local artists (of various forms) have the potential to transform Pasco into a more economically
diverse, stronger and more vibrant city. A space – whether it’s a gallery, museum, makerspace – also has the
potential to drive visitors and enhance local resident engagement. PAC can explore opportunities to create a physical
space. Some ideas could include….
• Art Gallery for multiple artists.
• Grants for individual artists seeking storefront opportunities.
• Create a Latin-inspired museum to celebrate significant Latin Artists, Writers, Architects, etc
• Create a “makers-space which would be necessary if we ever opt for a “Creative District” distinction.
2f. Establishment of partnerships to bolster creative enterprise
As mentioned in 2d and 2e, local artists (of various forms) have the potential to transform Pasco into a more
economically diverse, stronger and more vibrant city. A space – whether it’s a gallery, museum, makerspace – also
has the potential to drive visitors and enhance local resident engagement. Working with local government and
business to further bolster creative enterprises, creates a trifecta that could make Pasco THE place in Eastern
Washington for art and artisans. PAC can explore opportunities such as….
• Business partnerships for private structure beautification
o Work with local businesses interested in beautifying their private structures through
§ Ideation Assistance
§ Artist Match Program
• Artist Wrapping on New Builds
o Work with city and private construction companies to “wrap” work area in local artist “temporary murals”
during construction.
§ Utilize local artist and local sign company
• Creative District Distinction
• Partnership with entities like the Walla Walla Foundry, Mighty Tieton, Terrain (Spokane), to bring creative
enterprise to Pasco.
• Collaborations with existing businesses in Pasco that are already artistically inclined to create “artist
apprenticeships” (Leggari, welders, sign makers, tattoo artists, etc)
PASCO ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION (PACC)
2020/2021 WORK PLAN
DRAFT Version, July, 2020
the fgcollective||work plan guide | draft one
2g. Enhancement of the City’s Image
If we can successfully implement any of the short and long terms goals set by the commission than we move towards
continued enhancement of Pasco’s image and ultimately assist in making Pasco a great place to live, raise families
and/or retire.
• Creation of an art gallery
• Creation or enhancement of art festival or event
• Public Art Program
• Enhanced Art Education Opportunities
• Opportunity for Creative Enterprises to Thrive
• Community buy-in for creative initiatives that benefit all
• Promote tourism - explore ways to welcome visitors to Pasco, “a community of 200k+ people”.