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Minutes for Arts & Culture - Public Art Subcommittee


Arts & Culture Commission - Public Art Subcommittee
Goodyear City Hall - Palm Valley 2 Conference Room or via Teams Link
1900 N. Civic Square
Goodyear, AZ 85395
Thursday, December 18, 2025 4:00 p.m. Meeting Minutes
 
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Committee Member Drake at 4:01 p.m.
 
ROLL CALL
Present:
Chair Louise Privette; Committee Member Kyoko Iwasaka; Committee Member Jerry Drake; Committee Member Laura Fries
Staff Present:
Arts & Culture Coordinator Layne Ruiz; Arts & Culture Superintendent Dawn Stipe
Attendees:
Dariana Trevizo, Catitude Arts Mural Mentor, Allesen Cervantes , Catitude Arts Mural Mentee, Persephone Preciado, Catitude Arts Mural Mentee, CJ Granados, Catitude Arts Mural Mentee
 
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
 
BUSINESS
 
1.
REVIEW AND APPROVE CONCEPT FOR GOODYEAR RECREATION CENTER WALKING TRACK MURAL (DARIANA TREVIZO, CATITUDE ARTS)
Catitude Arts Mural Mentor Dariana Trevizo led the mural mentor team in presenting the GRC Walking Track Mural Concept review. Each mentee presented the meaning behind the design and the community and stakeholder engagement. This mural reimagines The Tortoise and the Hare to reflect the Goodyear Recreation Center community. The warm colors of the hare represent fast-paced, high-energy users, while the cool tones of the tortoise symbolize steady, mindful progress. Designed to be viewed from both directions of the walking track, the artwork celebrates every individual’s unique pace and reminds us that all paths lead toward personal wellness. It embodies GRC’s commitment to inclusivity and community connection, where everyone moves forward together. The diverse community of Goodyear comes together at the GRC.

Committee Member Iwasaka expressed appreciation for the color palette and overall story, noting its international appeal, strong symbolism, and approachability. She also liked the idea that different characters could be chosen each day. Chair Privette commented positively on the rhythm and movement of the piece. Committee Member Fries shared that she liked the graphic quality of the work. Committee Member Drake inquired about the types of paint used for the piece. Dariana Trevizo confirmed outdoor grade paint would be used for maximum durability.
 

MOTION BY Committee Member Kyoko Iwasaka, SECONDED BY Committee Member Jerry Drake to APPROVE the Concept for Goodyear Recreation Center walking track mural. The motion carried as follows:

AYE:
Chair Louise Privette, Committee Member Kyoko Iwasaka, Committee Member Jerry Drake, Committee Member Laura Fries

Passed - Unanimously

 
INFORMATION ITEMS
There were no information items.
 
FUTURE MEETINGS

There are no future subcommittee meetings scheduled at this time.
 
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Chair Privette adjourned the meeting at 4:21 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted by:

 

_______________________________
Laura Jara, Board Secretary


Date:___________________

Approved at Arts & Culture - Public Art Subcommittee Meeting held on_______________, 2025.