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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-05-03; Arts Commission; MinutesMINUTES Meeting of: Time of Meeting: Date of Meeting: Place of Meeting: ARTS COMMISSION 4:00 p.m. May 3, 1990 City Council Chambers COMMISSIONERS CflT-T- TO ORDER; Vice-Chairperson Meilach called the Meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Meilach, Bischoff, Ladouceur and Straub. Absent: Commissioners Bear and Jersey. Staff Members Present: Connie Beardsley, Arts Manager Cliff Lange, Library Director APPROVAL OF MINUTES; The Minutes of the Meeting held April 5, 1990, were approved as presented. COMMITTEE REPORTS; Public Art - Overpasses Commissioner Ladouceur reported on a recent meeting with CalTrans representatives, Municipal Projects and the curator. The curator presented slides from ten artists, which the committee reviewed. Three artists were invited to return for further discussion. Public Art - Library Connie Beardsley and Katya Williamson met with the architects and discussed the process for selecting public art. A call to artists will be publicized. Artists will submit slides to be reviewed by the selection panel. An undetermined number of artists will then be invited to interview with the panel. The artists will work with the architects, but Ms. Beardsley indicated it was not clear at this time just how many would be selected. Commissioner Straub asked how Dr. Lange felt about the artists being involved, and he answered that he was definitely in favor of this. He indicated this would be on the Agenda for the Library Board. Dr. Lange said the architects are very happy to have the artists involved. Commissioner Straub asked that wording be sent to the committee through Commissioner Ladouceur that the Arts Commission would very much like to see at least one artist selected to work with the architects from the beginning, solving problems and working on the design of the entire project. Connie Beardsley stated that the people on the committee feel there should be more than one artist involved, but one could be designated to work on the overall design. Commissioner Bischoff stated he had one concern, and although that was the ultimate goal and should be encouraged, he was not certain that the structure of the City was set up for that kind of procedure. Meilach Bischoff Ladouceur Straub MINUTES May 3, 1990 ARTS COMMISSION Page 2 COMMISSIONERS COMMITTEE REPORTS; (Continued) Commissioner Ladouceur indicated she would relay this message to the committee. Connie Beardsley suggested that any person talking with the panelists, clarify the Commission's consensus on this matter. She announced there would be a meeting of the Selection Panel on June 12 at 1:00 p.m., and one on July 24, and the Commissioners are welcome to attend. Public Art - Seawall Connie Beardsley stated there would be a Seawall selection panel meeting May 16, 1990. Ten artists were invited to submit slides. Most of the artists work in tile and the selection panel will be reviewing these. Sister City Committee Appointments Connie Beardsley reported the appointments are listed on the sheet listing Commissions and Committees. Arts Education Commissioner Ladouceur reported the grant has been written by Colleen Finnegan and submitted. Temporary Sculpture Exhibition Connie Beardsley reported that one of the art pieces for the exhibition was to be in the La Costa Avenue Park-and-Ride lot, and although permission was gotten from CalTrans, there was not time to get permission from the Coastal Commission. The artist was asked to come to Carlsbad to see whether another place could be found; otherwise, there may be one less piece. The other alternative would be to ask another artist for a piece. She said the brochure will be done when the pieces are completed and in place, in order to get photographs. Jazz Concerts Connie Beardsley stated that the Historical Society will serve food at some of the jazz concerts; but no alcohol will be served. There will be nine concerts this year, with the first one "Tobacco Road" to be held in Calavera Hills Park the last Friday in June. There will be three concerts at Calavera; three at Stagecoach Park and three at Magee Park. The concerts will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. OLD BUSINESS; Christine Oatman. Future Artwork - for discussion Connie Beardsley stated she had included the Minutes in the packet where it was discussed by the Commission to use Christine Oatman in future artwork, if and when possible. She said that Ms. Oatman would like to know whether that was still valid. Ms. Beardsley said that Ms. Oatman is interested in natural sites, such as the lagoons. The suggestion was made to recommend to Council that if a site were available, the Commission would love to follow through with Christine Oatman. MINUTES May 3, 1990 ARTS COMMISSION Page 3 COMMISSIONERS OLD BUSINESS; (Continued) Christine Oatman presented slides to the Commission showing her recent works, and the Commissioners thanked her for an excellent presentation. The Commissioners discussed possible places in the City for Ms. Oatman's art, including some permanent artwork with the children, perhaps in the new Library. Ms. Beardsley said there are funds for artwork at the Buena Vista Lagoon Duck Landing; also Larwin Park next year. Temporary Sculpture Exhibition Purchase Policy - for approval Connie Beardsley reported that most of the pieces to be put in for the temporary exhibition do not lend themselves to being other than just temporary, but there are two pieces in the upcoming exhibition that would be worth considering for purchase. If the Commission wants to purchase these, the options are, one: to recommend to Council they appropriate money and purchase; or, two: raise funds or three: have the piece donated to the City. Ms. Beardsley wanted the Commissioners to consider these options. The opening is after the June Arts Commission Meeting, so a special meeting could be held to decide whether or not to recommend a purchase. The consensus of the Commission was to look at the pieces first, and then decide if any should be made permanent and purchased. The suggestion was made that the process should be set up in advance. The recommendation was made to hold a special meeting in June, after the opening of the exhibition, to discuss the pieces that might be considered permanent and/or available to be purchased. The suggestion was made to have the public comment on the works. Connie Beardsley stated that the regular meeting in June would be the 7th, with a special meeting June 14, for presentation of the Cultural Plan. NEW BUSINESS; Gallery Committee Appointment Connie Beardsley asked for a volunteer to serve on the gallery committee for the new Library. Commissioner Meilach volunteered to serve in this capacity. Ivar Antonsen. Music Conservatory - for information Commissioner Bischoff reported Mr. Antonsen could not be here today, but he wants to set up a music conservatory in Carlsbad. He has done this in Norway, and would like to have 20 to 30 students initially. Mr. Antonsen would like to present his idea to this Commission for support. The consensus of the Commission was to have Mr. Bischoff arrange for Mr. Antonsen to appear before the Commission when there is time on the Agenda. MINUTES May 3, 1990 ARTS COMMISSION Page 4 COMMISSIONERS ADJOURNMENT; By proper motion, the Meeting of May 3, 1990, was adjourned at 5:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, CONNIE BEARDSLEY Manager, Arts Office Harriett Babbitt Q Minutes Clerk