The Kirkland Cultural Arts Commission invites residents to review and comment on the draft Cross Kirkland Corridor Art Integration Plan from 6-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 30 in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The commission will share what they have learned from previous outreach sessions and how it has shaped the plan and vision for art on the Cross Kirkland Corridor.

The Kirkland City Council purchased a 5.75 mile section of the 42 mile Eastside Rail Corridor in 2012 and a Master Plan was completed in 2013. Building off of the Master Plan, the Cultural Arts Commission has led efforts to imagine how art, in a variety of forms, including performance, interactive, ephemeral and permanent, can be incorporated in the corridor experience.

Two public information sessions where the community provided input on shaping the evolving corridor for art and creative cultural place making took place in 2015-16. Following those sessions, the Draft Plan was presented to internal City committees and to the City Council on July 19. The Draft Plan and City Council presentation can be found at www.kirklandwa.gov/arts

We welcome your thoughts, comments, excitement and involvement in creating community art experiences on the Cross Kirkland Corridor. If you are unable to attend the public session please share your comments to arts@kirklandwa.gov.

Please register for the event at https://ckcaip.eventbrite.com