Arts Commission — Lynnwood, WA
Date: 2026-05-14

CITY OF LYNNWOOD ARTS COMMISSION
 AGENDA
 MARCH 17, 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 – February 17, 2026
40. COMMISSIONER & AD HOC REPORTS
50. CITIZEN COMMENTS
60. STAFF REPORT
70. BUSINESS ITEMS
 70.1 Digital mini art magazine 10 min
 70.2 Lynnwood Idol 2026 10 min
 70.3 Signal Box – Snohomish Tribe – update 5 min
 70.4 New Art projects: Mural / Signal Box / Soccer Balls / Lynnwood Artists Show 10 min
 70.5 Community Justice Center Murals – update 5 min
 70.6 City Pride (1-4, 6/6/2026) The Art of Food & Wine / Paint & Sip / Gingerbread event.10
 min

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

 Upcoming Meetings:
 April 21, 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
Tribe 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 3/11/2026

 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

 Lynnwood Neighborhood
 March 26 10-11am 2026 State of the City
 Center
 March 29 1-2pm Living Voices: Fly For Freedom Heritage Park
 Jan 14 – June 22
 Reception: 4/14, 6- 9am-4pm M-F Art Exhibit: “Flight Patterns” Lynnwood Event Center
 8pm
 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
 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
 FEBRUARY 17, 2026 6:30PM
 PHYSICAL LOCATION: Lynnwood Senior Center
 ONLINE: https://v.ringcentral.com/join/616668943?pw=4fe0f66f34529eb1f29a5b89960f577e

10. CALL TO ORDER at 6:38pm

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
R. Gutcheck motioned, T. Grunzel seconded; January 20, 2026 minutes unanimously approved.

40. COMMISSIONER & AD HOC REPORTS
• Whale tail sculpture “Memories” by artist Ken Barnes to be unveiled in Edmonds at the
 Waterfront Center, on February 19 at 5:30pm – refreshments to be served. All invited.
• L. Hanson said that the Lynnwood Hygiene center is looking for muralists for their garage
 doors. City can offer expertise, pool of muralists to choose from, but not funding
• T. Grunzel went to Neighborhood Center opening, and saw possible spaces for Art of Food
 and Wine. They are also looking for art to exhibit on their walls.
• K. Knowles said that 2/18 is the 2nd year anniversary of Lynnwood Drink and Draw.
 Everyone welcome! Bring a snack! Wednesday 6-9 pm

50. CITIZEN COMMENTS - None

60. STAFF REPORT
F Wong reported:
• Upcoming events including Lynnwood Event Center Art Exhibit “Flight Patterns”, Jan 14-
 June 22, Reception April 14, 6-8 pm
• Thanks to L. Hanson and R. Gutcheck for helping hang the new exhibit at City Hall.




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. BUSINESS ITEM
 70.1 Annual Report 2025 - Approval
 R. Gutcheck motioned. L. Hanson seconded. Report approved with minor edits.

 70.2 Lynnwood Idol 2026
 • We need to find two new judges for this year. School of Rock judge is coming.
 • Find other avenues for outreach: FB ads to targets parents, Edmonds SD area, Post on
 FB groups, Word of mouth from last year, PTAs.
 • Add “How did you hear about us?” on applications.
 • Staff will reach out to Conor to see if he would be guest performer at finals.

 70.3 Digital mini art magazine
 • K. Zeitler is working on reviewing each section.
 • Still need: Letter from mayor (staff), Drink and Draw flyer (Knowles), edits in Lynnwood
 Idol section, headshots from Arts Commissioners, find chickens game, new logo for
 Lynnwood Parks and Rec Foundation, artist spotlight from L. Hanson
 • Consider potential opportunity for ads

 70.4 Signal Box – Snohomish People – update
 Staff has arranged for the removal of the old wrap. We are planning to meet with Tulalip
 Tribe on 3/12.

 70.5 New Art projects: Mural / Signal Box / Soccer Balls / Lynnwood Artists Show
 Calls for artists are on the web, and announced. AC looked at potential soccer balls.

 70.6 Community Justice Center Murals – update
 One more mural in the mental health exam room to be painted.

 70.7 City Pride (1-4, 6/6/2026) The Art of Food & Wine / Paint & Sip / Gingerbread event.10
 min
 Arts Commissioners chose their flag colors for Pride event: red (T Grunzel), orange
 (Raniere), yellow (K Knowles), green (K Zeitler), blue (R Gutcheck), and violet (F Wong).


80. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
None

90. FUTURE BUSINESS
None

100. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:13pm.




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: March 11, 2026
TO: Arts Commission
FROM: Fred Wong, Community Programs Coordinator

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

Art Exhibits
City Hall: Gale Johansen & Marcus Shriver. 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 Artists Show, Soccer Ball Art Project, Community Garden/Senior Center mural,
Lynnwood Idol.

Soccer – FIFA world cup art project
• Won grant to Economic Alliance Snohomish County for $6,500. Buying soccer balls
and hanging hardware to test.

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 10% reduction. Layoff notices have gone out. Still facing multi-million dollar
 deficit in 2026. 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
 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.