Arts Commission — Lynnwood, WA
Date: 2026-06-11

CITY OF LYNNWOOD ARTS COMMISSION
 AGENDA
 APRIL 21, 2026 6:30PM
 PHYSICAL LOCATION: Lynnwood Senior Center
 ONLINE: https://v.ringcentral.com/join/616668943?pw=4fe0f66f34529eb1f29a5b89960f577e

10. CALL TO ORDER / RECORDING (Announce date/time/AC meeting)
20. ROLL CALL

 Kalen Knowles Bryce Owings, Council Liaison
 Tiffany Grunzel, Vice Chair
 Katie Zeitler, Secretary Fred Wong, Arts, Culture & Heritage Coord (ACH)
 Robert Gutcheck Marielle Harrington, Healthy Communities Supervisor
 Rhiannon Kruse, Chair
 Lynn Hanson
 Raniere

30. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – March 17, 2026
40. COMMISSIONER & AD HOC REPORTS
50. CITIZEN COMMENTS
60. STAFF REPORT
70. BUSINESS ITEMS
 70.1 Enso Apartment Murals (Sarah Cho) 10 min
 70.2 Soccer Balls Art project jurying 15 min
 70.3 Lynnwood Artists Show jurying 10 min
 70.4 Lynnwood Idol 2026 10 min
 70.5 Digital mini art magazine 5 min
 70.6 New Art projects: Mural / Signal Box / Trash Cans 5 min
 70.7 Community Justice Center Murals – update 5 min
 70.8 City Pride (1-4, 6/6/2026) The Art of Food & Wine / Paint & Sip / Gingerbread event.10
 min
 70.9 Required Open Meetings Training 5 min

80. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT / COMMENTS
90. FUTURE BUSINESS
100. ADJOURNMENT

 Upcoming Meetings:
 May 19, 2026, Lynnwood Senior Center & ONLINE, 6:30-8:30pm
The public is invited to attend. Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities.
Contact the City at 670-5502 with 24-hours advance notice for special accommodations.

Land Acknowledgement: “We acknowledge that the City of Lynnwood is located on the traditional lands of the Snohomish
People and the confederation of Tulalip Tribes and their families. For generations, these Indigenous communities have lived
on this land, and we recognize, support, and advocate alongside them.
We also acknowledge the forced removal of Indigenous communities from their Homelands as a result of the 1855 Treaty of
Point Elliott. We understand that Land Acknowledgements are only the first step in our efforts to support Coast Salish tribes
and educate non-Natives about their lived history. We strive to achieve this through building relationships with Indigenous
communities, supporting Indigenous commerce, government-to-government partnerships, and lifting indigenous voices to
create equity for all.
Through these actions, we hope to not only pay respect to the past but also collaborate in creating a sustainable future,
hand in hand with the first protectors of our shared environment”.
Future Business Items and Events Calendar
Revised 4/17/2026

 MEETING DATE
 TIME ITEM LOCATION
 (2026)
 April 21 6:30-8:30pm Lynnwood Senior Center
 May 19 6:30-8:30pm Lynnwood Senior Center
 June 16 6:30-8:30pm Lynnwood Senior Center
 July 21 6:30-8:30pm Lynnwood Senior Center
 August 18 6:30-8:30pm Lynnwood Senior Center
 September 15 6:30-8:30pm Lynnwood Senior Center
 October 20 6:30-8:30pm Lynnwood Senior Center
 November 17 6:30-8:30pm Lynnwood Senior Center
 December 15 6:30-8:30pm Election of Officers Lynnwood Senior Center

 Jan 14 – June 22 9am-4pm M-F Art Exhibit: “Flight Patterns” Lynnwood Event Center
 April 23 5-6:30pm Volunteer Recognition Dinner Dave and Busters
 Living Voices: Winning Her Heritage Park
 May 3 1-2:30pm
 Wings
 Before Light Rail: the Seattle-
 May 23 11am-12pm Everett Interurban Story, 1910- Heritage Park
 1929
 May 25 11am Memorial Day Ceremony Veterans Park
 Lynnwood Idol - Finals - Live Edmonds College - Black Box
 May 31 12-4:30pm
 Audition Theatre
 Outside City Hall/Senior
 June 6 1-4pm City Pride
 Center
 Lynnwood Artists Show,
 June 11 5:30-7pm City Hall lobby
 Reception
 June 26 6-9pm Celebrate Alderwood Mall
 July 11 10am – 2pm History & Heritage Day Heritage Park
 July 16, 23, 30 7-9pm Shakespeare in the Park Lynndale Park Amphitheater
 September 12 10am – 2pm Fair on 44th

 future Art/Farmers Market
 2027 TBD The Art of Food & Wine
 LINKS TO MORE EVENTS
 Galleries schedules

 City Hall Monday, 9:30AM

 Blaine Amidon 1/5/2026
 J. Dario Pinto 1/5/2026
 WA Chinese Painting and Calligraphy
 2/9/2026
 Art Research Association
 Gale Johansen 3/16/2026
 Marcus Shriver 3/16/2026
 Christopher Mitchell 4/20/2026
 Laurie Miller 4/20/2026
 Lynnwood Artists 6/1/2026
 Melynda Hayes 7/13/2026
 Susan Akers-Smith 7/13/2026
 Cooper Miller 8/24/2026
 JOSE CASTRO 8/24/2026
 Brazen Bradazzle
 9/28/2026
 (Decorate Event at Library on 9/26)
 Elaine Woodhouse 11/2/2026
 Mike Hipple 11/2/2026
 Suze Woolf 12/7/2026
 Tracy Wallschlaeger 12/7/2026




Rec Center Monday, 9:30AM

Daniel Lee 1/12/2026
Sharan Grewal 2/23/2026
Wei-Ning Huang 4/6/2026
Josephine Olivia Lohn-Thomas 5/18/2026
Amelia Wang 6/29/2026
Erin Li 8/10/2026
Kaylee Hu 9/21/2026
Cynthia Gao 11/16/2026
 CITY OF LYNNWOOD ARTS COMMISSION
 MINUTES
 MARCH 17, 2026 6:30PM
 PHYSICAL LOCATION: Lynnwood Senior Center
 ONLINE: https://v.ringcentral.com/join/616668943?pw=4fe0f66f34529eb1f29a5b89960f577e

10. CALL TO ORDER at 6:33pm

20. ROLL CALL

 X Kalen Knowles E Bryce Owings, Council Liaison
 X Tiffany Grunzel, Vice Chair
 X Katie Zeitler, Secretary X Fred Wong, Arts, Cultural & Heritage Coordinator
 (ACHC)
 X Robert Gutcheck
 X Rhiannon Kruse, Chair
 X Lynn Hanson
 X Raniere

30. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Raniere motioned, L. Hanson seconded; February 17, 2026 minutes unanimously approved.

40. COMMISSIONER & AD HOC REPORTS
• L. Hanson reported the Whale Tail sculpture "Memories" unveiling in Edmonds was a
 success with good turnout despite cold weather. The piece was made in honor of the artist
 Ken Barnes’ late wife. He wrote a haiku that will be displayed with the sculpture.

50. CITIZEN COMMENTS - None

60. STAFF REPORT
• F Wong reported upcoming events.
• Sophia Carnes from the ESD Foundation Summer Meals Program inquired to seek hands-
 on art presentations for kids ages 6–12 (June 22–Aug 20, Mon–Thu). Staff will gather details
 before commission commits.


70. BUSINESS ITEM

 70.1 Digital mini art magazine
 • Everyone agrees it is amazing work. Thanks Katie. It is nearly complete. Mayor's letter
 was received earlier in the day. Commissioner headshots still needed by end of week.
 • The goal is to publish before end of March to capture March events listed inside.




The public is invited to attend. Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities.
Contact the City at 670-5502 with 24-hours advance notice for special accommodations.
 70.2 Lynnwood Idol 2026
 • A few applications received. Deadline is April 30. Press release will be sent late March.
 • R. Kruse will contact Edmonds SD PTAs to promote the competition.
 • Guest performer: Last year's K-5 winner Conor Sullivan is willing to perform at the May
 31st finals during judges' deliberation.
 • Judges: Tim Noah declined. During the meeting, T. Grunzel confirmed Emily McVicker
 (from "Swiftify" Taylor Swift tribute band) as a judge. Josh from School of Rock is
 confirmed. One more judge still needed.
 • Commissioners asked to identify their availability to volunteer on May 31st.

 70.3 Signal Box – Snohomish Tribe - update
 • F. Wong, M. Harrington, M. Thompson, Mayor, CIO, and three Council Members met
 with the Tulalip Tribal Council. The tribe shared their history and the constraints of the
 1855 Point Elliott Treaty.
 • Key issues: (1) The Indian Arts and Crafts Act prohibits unrecognized groups from
 claiming tribal identity to sell art. (2) Government-to-government relations require
 federal recognition — the Snohomish Tribe of Indians is a non-profit, not federally
 recognized. The City can engage with them as a nonprofit.
 • Both sides were respectful; a new relationship with the Tulalip Tribe may emerge.
 • The Snohomish Tribe signal box draft wrap is covered with in gray vinyl. Full removal
 will proceed in warmer weather.

 70.4 New Art projects: Mural / Signal Box / Soccer Balls / Lynnwood Artists Show
 • Applications received: Soccer Balls (13), Senior Center/Community Garden Mural (9),
 Lynnwood Artists Show (4).
 • Signal Box near Barnes & Noble: chicken/poultry theme has been selected; design is in
 progress.

 70.5 Community Justice Center Murals – update
 • Sound panels have been installed; minor bottom damage noted but acceptable. Mural
 painting is underway; Staff will try to arrange tour upon mural completion.

 70.6 City Pride (1-4, 6/6/2026) The Art of Food & Wine / Paint & Sip / Gingerbread event.
 • Commissioners will dress in rainbow flag colors at the Pride event.
 • Art activity ideas: button-making, rainbow paper hands, sidewalk chalk. F. Wong to
 confirm later.

80. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT - None

90. FUTURE BUSINESS - None

100. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:36pm.




The public is invited to attend. Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities.
Contact the City at 670-5502 with 24-hours advance notice for special accommodations.
Staff Report (Program & Project Updates)
DATE: April 17, 2026
TO: Arts Commission
FROM: Fred Wong, Community Programs Coordinator

Commission Member Recruitment
No vacancy. Info and to apply here .

Art Exhibits
City Hall: Christopher Mitchell & Laurie Miller. Rec Center: Sharan Grewal. Lynnwood
Artists Show – reception is on June 11.

Farmers/Art Market – Planning for 2025 and 2026 has stopped. Chamber is leading the
way to host a market. They are looking to hire a market manager.

Artists Opportunities
Lynnwood Idol.

Soccer – FIFA world cup art project
• Won grant to Economic Alliance Snohomish County for $6,500. Jurying 27
applications.

Lynnwood Idol
Booked May 31, 2026 for finals. Sent flyers to ESD.

CJC – Murals
  • 3 murals completed. 1 more to go. Sound proofing installed.

Mall - sculptures
 • Working with staff on the future of the 5 pieces.

City Budget
 • Currently at 15% reduction. 2027-28 budget to begin soon. City of Edmonds suspended
 their Arts Commission.

Signal Box Wrap Project
 • Snohomish Tribe Box: location at 168th and 44th is done. Big box wrap will be removed.
 • Working on box about history of eggs/chicken/poultry/farms near Barnes & Noble.
 • Future boxes:, newspapers/radio stations, significant businesses, fairgrounds, rodeos,
 Edmonds College, Edmonds School District’s sports Wall of Honors, homesteaders,
 South Lynnwood, Lund’s Gulch

www.publicartarchive.org
Check it out. Submit our art projects.



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CITY OF LYNNWOOD ARTS COMMISSION
 MINUTES
 APRIL 21, 2026 6:30PM
 PHYSICAL LOCATION: Lynnwood Senior Center
 ONLINE: https://v.ringcentral.com/join/616668943?pw=4fe0f66f34529eb1f29a5b89960f577e

10. CALL TO ORDER at 6:33pm

20. ROLL CALL

 X Kalen Knowles Bryce Owings, Council Liaison
 X Tiffany Grunzel, Vice Chair
 X Katie Zeitler, Secretary X Fred Wong, Arts, Cultural & Heritage Coordinator
 (ACHC)
 X Robert Gutcheck
 E Rhiannon Kruse, Chair
 X Lynn Hanson
 X Raniere

30. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
K Knowles motioned, Raniere seconded; March 17, 2026 minutes unanimously approved.

40. COMMISSIONER & AD HOC REPORTS
• T. Grunzel attended the Flight Patterns artist reception at the Event Center last Tuesday.
 Overall excellent event and turnout. Her daughter particularly enjoyed the butterfly painting
 activity led by artist Alex Nason (Urban Artworks).
• Raniere brought about 10 people from Scriber Gardens to the event.

50. CITIZEN COMMENTS - None

60. STAFF REPORT
• Volunteer dinner is this Thursday. Commissioners are encouraged to attend.

70. BUSINESS ITEM

 70.1 Enso Apartment Murals (Sarah Cho)
 • Sarah Cho presented an update on the artwork for Enso Apartments. The artwork
 design has changed from the original floral concept to a flowing movement design with a
 soft neutral color palette, to capture the essence of energy flow and PNW environment
 (waves, fog, rolling hills), aligning with the building’s theme of tranquility and energy
 renewal, both interior and exterior.
 • Enso is partnering with Urban Artworks. The selected artist is Wakuda Studios.

 70.2 Soccer Balls Art project jurying
 • Commissioners reviewed and discussed 27 submissions.




The public is invited to attend. Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities.
Contact the City at 670-5502 with 24-hours advance notice for special accommodations.
 70.3 Lynnwood Artists Show jurying
 • We accepted all qualified submissions, and are only able to show 1 piece per artist due
 to space limitations.

 70.4 Lynnwood Idol 2026
 • R. Kruse confirmed the 3 judges: Tiger Budbill, a contestant on The X Factor, Emily
 McVicker of Swiftified, A Taylor Swift Tribute Band, and Josh Hoffman, Music Director
 for School Of Rock Lynnwood.

 70.5 Digital mini art magazine
 • F. Wong will obtain analytics on the magazine online.
 • Raniere proposed using the term “Lynnwood Coop” in the agenda item rather than
 “digital mini art magazine.”
 • Publication will be quarterly. Next issue is planned for summer, maybe July. K. Zeitler
 will bring ideas. R. Gutcheck wants to submit a short story. Raniere wants to submit a
 poem.

 70.6 New Art projects: Mural / Signal Box / Trash Cans
 • Trash Cans: Our department is adding new bear-proof trash cans at 3 parks: South
 Lynnwood, Lynndale, and Scriber Lake. We discussed a nature/habitat theme for a
 future vinyl wrap, with art depicting indigenous plants, birds, and wildlife specific to each
 park location (e.g., Anna’s Hummingbirds, blackbirds, swamp grass, and berries around
 Scriber Lake). We can celebrate what you find there, like a nature scavenger hunt.
 • Signal Box (outside Barnes & Noble): The theme is eggs and poultry production. Staff
 shared historical images.

 70.7 Community Justice Center Murals – update
 • The mural in mental health exam room is about halfway painted. Staff will schedule a
 tour for Commissioners upon completion. We discussed how to communicate the nature
 of the jail to media by framing it as a rehabilitative model rather than a traditional jail
 setting.

 70.8 City Pride (1-4, 6/6/2026) The Art of Food & Wine / Paint & Sip / Gingerbread event.
 • K. Knowles asked whether it would be a conflict of interest to have a personal vendor
 table adjacent to the Arts Commission table. We think it is fine.

 70.9 Required Open Meetings Training
 Commissioners R Gutcheck, L Hanson & Raniere completed the training. R Kruse will
 complete hers separately.

80. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT - None

90. FUTURE BUSINESS - None

100. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:31pm


The public is invited to attend. Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities.
Contact the City at 670-5502 with 24-hours advance notice for special accommodations.