Appt 03599: Appointment of Kariel Galbraith as member, Seattle Arts Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027.

Description

Appointment of Kariel Galbraith as member, Seattle Arts Commission, for a term to August 31, 2027.

Summary

Mayor Katie B. Wilson appointed Kariel Galbraith to the Seattle Arts Commission as a Get Engaged member for a one-year term from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. The appointment requires City Council confirmation. Galbraith, a Tlingit writer and fiber artist from the University District, is pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing and has worked in Indigenous arts, cultural programming, education, and community events. Her experience includes coordinating workshops, supporting Native students, documenting Indigenous artists’ histories, and hosting poetry, weaving, and beading programs. The appointment adds a community-based perspective to the commission’s work and supports broader public access to and participation in Seattle’s arts and cultural activities.