Call to Order
00:15Opening Inspiration
00:41Welcome and Introductions
07:17a. New member approved by City Council on 3/11/25: Jesse Needleman
Approval of February minutes
13:22Subcommittee and Project Team Reports
13:57A.) Governance & Funding: i. Nominations for Vice Chair
Subcommittee and Project Team Reports
15:20A.) Governance & Funding: ii. Grant applications: i. MCC Experiences grant $5000 for Community Sculpture Walk ii. WCF Engagement grant $5000 for Community Sculpture Walk
Subcommittee and Project Team Reports
16:47B.) Outreach: i. Monthly PACC Arts Bulletin
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19:55B.) Outreach: ii. Last Cultural Leaders meeting on 3/6, 9-11am at the Commanders Mansion
Subcommittee and Project Team Reports
20:53B.) Outreach: i. Discussion of MA250th celebration
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25:24B.) Outreach: ii. Watertown Cultural District: https://watertownmaculture.com
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27:09B.) Outreach: iii. Little Local Conversations podcast birthday celebration on 3/18 at the MCA
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30:37B.) Outreach: iv. PACC representative needed for “Open for Business” application review in
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31:42B.) Outreach: v. Volunteers for EcoFest 5/10 from 11-2pm and Pride on 6/1 from 12-4pm
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34:35B.) Outreach: vi. Spring PSA Day at WCA-TV’s studio on April 18th between 1PM to 4PM
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37:10C.) Edible Watertown: i. Expert Pairings contracts complete, projects underway ii. Edible Plants 2027: push launch to 2026
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41:14D.) Murals: 100 Years of Arshile Gorky: i. Overview of commemoration events
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46:08E.) Community Sculpture Walk: i. Music confirmed with Rick Saunders for reception on May 17 at 11am, by Ken Reker’s “All Style, No Substance” ii. Need someone to lead reception, Liz not available
Old Business
49:01A.) Porchfest and YardArt updates
New Business
52:21a. Public Arts & Culture tabling at Lawn at the Browne House on May 3 from 1-4pm
New Business
54:50b. WaterTunes: part of the 2026 Summer Concert Series
New Business
55:56c. Mosesian Center for the Arts 20th Anniversary Celebration on May 22 from 6-8pm
Adjournment
01:03:27