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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-01-03; Arts Commission; MinutesMINUTES Meeting of: Time of Meeting: Date of Meeting: Place of Meeting: ARTS COMMISSION 4:00 p.m. January 3, 1991 City Council Conference Room COMMISSIONERS CJJT.J. TO ORDER; Chairman Bear called the Meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. POTT. CAT.!.; Present: Commissioners Bear, Jersey, Ladouceur, Meilach and Straub. Absent: Commissioners Bischoff and Schuling. Staff Members Present: Connie Beardsley, Arts Manager Cliff Lange, Library Director APPROVAL OF MINUTES; The Minutes of the Meeting held December 6, 1990, were approved as amended in the Arts Associates' report. PUBLIC COMMENT; There were no requests to address the Commission on a non- agenda item. COMMITTEE REPORTS; Chairman's Report Chairman Bear stated that the Carlsbad Art Newsletter was distributed and he wanted to compliment the office on a super job. Connie Beardsley said the Newsletter was sent to every household in Carlsbad and there was a copy in the Library. Chairman Bear announced that the Speakers Series starts tomorrow night at the Cultural Arts Center. This will be "A Closer Look at Opera Buffa: Cosi Fan Tutti." Manager's Report Connie Beardsley reported that Mr. McGraw was going to create both a book and a sculpture for the new Library. The book will be framed on the wall as part of the artwork and also ten additions to the book will be given to the Arts Office. The sculpture will be similar in size to the piece he brought to the December Arts Commission meeting. Ms. Beardsley stated he could do several sculptures, but as they will be in bronze and quite expensive, he wants to do a limited edition of four. If the Commission wants only one piece, he could do only one; but she asked the Commission to consider whether or not it was important that the piece be unique. The sculpture pieces would be four or five feet tall and would relate to the book. If Mr. McGraw does more than one, it could carry out the theme throughout the building. Bear Jersey Ladouceur Meilach Straub MINUTES January 3, 1991 ARTS COMMISSION Page 2 COMMISSIONERS Connie Beardsley stated that if the Commission did not have strong feelings about whether he has one sculpture or whether he makes four and sells the other three elsewhere, this can be decided at a later time. If he sells the pieces outside, this will lower the cost to the City for each piece, as the molds are the expensive part of the sculpture. Chairman Bear stated he felt they should let the process proceed and make a decision regarding this later. Connie Beardsley stated she had a letter from the Cultural Chairman of Futtsu, Japan, and he wants to bring the Futtsu dancers here in November. They would pay their own costs, but Carlsbad would be expected to provide a place for them to perform and housing. She said if the dates coincided, it could possibly tie in with the San Marcos Festival. The Commission discussed this proposal, and how difficult it would be to get people to attend. A suggestion was made to contact the schools, as they do give extra credit for attending some activities. Chairman Bear suggested Connie Beardsley write them and say that a festival is being planned in the near future and she would contact them at that time. Ms. Beardsley reported the kiosk should be complete by the end of January or the beginning of February, and it is planned to have an unveiling. However, no date has been set at this time. The Arts Associates and the Library Board will help plan this event. Ms. Beardsley said that the Arts Commission and the Arts Associates were to meet jointly on February 13, and she felt that perhaps it was too soon for another joint meeting. She asked the Commission to consider cancelling that meeting and re-scheduling a meeting February 14 to review the art work for the Library. Discussion determined that the Commission would prefer to cancel the February 7 regular meeting and meet at 3:30 p.m., on February 14, 1991, for the Arts Commission meeting, and then attend the Library Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. Ms. Beardsley announced the L. A. Brass would perform on February 1, 1991, at 8:00 p.m., at the Cultural Arts Center. Selection Committee - Public Art - Carlsbad Shore Protection Proiect Commissioner Straub reported on a recent meeting and added there is another meeting scheduled for tomorrow. She said the Committee had favored Raul Guerrero's design. Connie Beardsley commented that he had shown the design to this Commission at their last meeting. Cultural Facilities Task Force Commissioner Ladouceur reported the Task Force is considering the clients and their needs and the structure of cultural facilities. The suggestion has been made to meet with the School District to find out what their cultural plan is for the future. The committee is still studying the Cultural Plan itself and some of the statistics. MINUTES January 3, 1991 ARTS COMMISSION Page 3 COMMISSIONERS Public Art Task Force Commissioner Meilach reported on a December 3 meeting and stated this Task Force is to come up with guidelines based on the Cultural Plan and how to implement. They developed 13 Goals. She read the Goals from the report distributed to everyone present. Commissioner Meilach referred to the Mission Statement and the Objectives, which were also included in the report. Commissioner Straub commented that she had a problem with the second sentence in the Mission Statement, which states: "The City wishes to expand the citizens' appreciation of art, reflect the City's aspiration to improve the quality of life, and enhance and identify Carlsbad as a unique community." She said this is an arbitrary statement that the City would do this whether or not the citizens had an interest, and recommended wording such as: "The City wishes to provide the opportunity for the citizens to expand their appreciation of art, etc." Arts Associates Jackie Wrench reported they are moving along on the Holiday Art Card project, and have a packet of information ready for the people they want to approach. All the money from this project will be received by the Arts Associates and will go back to the schools. Projects can be applied for through the Arts Office. Ms. Wrench said the Arts Associates are trying to meet with the Friends of the Library to discuss the policy on the shop planned for the library. Ms. Wrench asked the Arts Commission to put an item on their Agenda with regard to comments made after the Pops Concert with regard to the need for more food. She said the Commission should establish a policy on the sale of food, etc., at the Pops Concert. Ms. Wrench stated that it was all right to cancel the February 13 joint meeting. Chairman Bear said that the Arts Associates Members should be invited to the February 14 meeting. NEW BUSINESS; Grants Panel Recommendations - for approval Colleen Finnegan referred to the report on the Grant Applications, copy of which was included in the packet. She answered the questions of the Commissioners with regard to the grants given and those denied. She also read the reasons given by the panel members for lowering some of the amounts. The Commissioners discussed Item #8, a request from Carlsbad High School for a guest artist/choreographer to teach dance and choreograph spring musical, in the amount of $1,000. The consensus was that more information was needed about this item. MINUTES January 3, 1991 ARTS COMMISSION Page 4 COMMISSIONERS The Arts Commission requested Item #8 be investigated to be certain it adheres to the guidelines and not overlap with what has been done, and approved the Grant Applications as submitted. The Commission will vote on Item #8 at the next meeting after hearing a report. Larwin Park Public Art - Selection of Artist Christine Oatman - for approval Commissioner Ladouceur gave the initial report, stating the site had been visited by the Architect and Christine Oatman, and Ms. Oatman was interested. Commissioner Jersey continued the report, stating the road has to be put in and they must stay away from the high tension wires. Connie Beardsley added that the Parks and Recreation Department will be designing Larwin Park, and the Arts Commission had directed the Committee to look for an appropriate project for Christine, and funds are appropriated for Larwin Park. This Commission is to approve Christine Oakman working with the Landscape Architect, and also to select two volunteers for the Public Art Committee for Larwin Park. The Arts Commission approved having Christine Oapnan work with the Landscape Architect for Larwin Park to develop a public art project. Commissioners Ladouceur and Jersey volunteered to serve on the Public Art Committee for Larwin Park. ADJOURNMENT; By proper motion, the Meeting of January 3, 1991, was adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, CONNIE BEARDSLEY Manager, Arts Office Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk Bear Jersey Ladouceur Meilach Straub X X X Bear Jersey Ladouceur Meilach Straub X X X