Arts advisory commission eyes grant-funded public art, expanded programming for 2025
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The Arts Advisory Commission reviewed 2024 achievements — a juried show, signal-box art, Terrace Summer Nights programming — and said it will pursue grants, partnerships, more live entertainment and expanded volunteer and outreach efforts in 2025.
The Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission presented its 2025 priorities Thursday, reporting grant-supported programming and public-art efforts in 2024 and plans to expand exhibits, live entertainment and community outreach this year.
Vice Chair Ben Ho summarized 2024 achievements: the Arts of the Terrace juried show (accepted 340 pieces, sold 59), work on signal-box wraps and Terrace Summer Nights music programming. "We were obtained a Snohomish County motel and hotel, tax grant with an in kind match from the city, which we're very thankful for," Ho said.
The commission said 2025 tasks include continuing the monthly library gallery exhibits, coordinating the 45th annual Arts of the Terrace juried show, applying for grants and sponsorships, expanding live entertainment and volunteer opportunities, and stewarding the city’s 1% for the arts funds. Commissioners also noted the signal-box wrap program and other public-art placements as a priority for the year ahead.
Council members and staff praised the reach of the juried show and the public-art work, noting the value to community identity and economic vitality. Commissioners told council they will also collaborate with the Friends of the Arts and city staff on promotions, grant applications and identifying additional mural and public-art locations.