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Redmond interviews Arts & Culture Commission candidates who propose new venues and community arts connections
Summary
At a special April 14 meeting, Redmond City Council interviewed two candidates for the Arts & Culture Commission — Rick Deskin and Joyce K. Paul. Both described plans to expand performance opportunities and community engagement; the council agreed to place both names on the April 21 consent agenda.
Redmond City Council held a special meeting Tuesday to interview candidates for the Redmond Arts & Culture Commission and heard both candidates outline plans to expand local performance opportunities and strengthen community arts ties.
Chris Webber, the city’s cultural arts supervisor, told the council the commission is a nine‑member, mayor‑appointed, council‑confirmed advisory body that advises the city on arts policy and programming. He introduced two applicants: Joyce K. Paul, a founder of ARPAAN Performing Arts and SCARF Global, and Rick Deskin, a theater and film practitioner with experience on the SAG‑AFTRA Seattle Local board.
Rick Deskin, who…
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