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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-01-07; Arts Commission; MinutesMINUTE S MEETING OF: ARTS COMMISSION DATE OF MEETING: January 7,1993 (Regular) TIME OF MEETING: 4:00 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Conference Room CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairman Wrench called the Meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Wrench, Batter, Straub and Wood. Commissioner Spencer arrived at 4:22 p.m. Absent: Commissioners Ladouceur and Portera APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Commissioner Wood, the Minutes of the November 5, 1992, Meeting were approved as amended. AYES: Wrench, Straub and Wood ABSTAIN: Batter COMMITTEE REPORTS: Chairperson's Report None. Manager's Report Connie Beardsley distributed copies of the schedule for Chris Procter, Visiting Artist. The deadline for the Rotating Sculpture Exhibition is tomorrow. There will be a meeting next week to decide which pieces will be placed on exhibit. Ms. Beardsley announced the jazz conceits have been set for next summer, with ten concerts instead of twelve. There will be three concerts at Stagecoach, starting June 25; three at Magee Park and four at Calavera Park. Ms. Beardsley stated she had met with the Gallery Vista owners, who are interested in having a fund raising event for the Pops Concert. They will plan a gallery opening. In addition, 20 percent of the sales for the week following will be donated toward the cost of the Pops Concert. They have done this type of project before, and have netted as much as $1,000. The dates suggested for the opening are June 18 or June 26. The suggestion was made to select June 26, as this could be announced at the jazz concert on June 25. Ms. Beardsley said she had talked with Kathy Boyle of the Children's Museum, and they are planning a fund raiser on February 11, at the Cultural Arts Center. This will be a talent show for elementary and junior high students, with funds to go toward the Children's Museum. January 7, 1993 ARTS COMMISSION Page 2 Manager's Report: (Continued) Ms. Beardsley stated that the City Council requested a public art survey, to find what kind of public art the public would like to see. She asked the Commissioners for any suggestions they might have regarding this survey. Arts Education Task Force Report No report due to Chairperson Ladouceur's absence. Fundraising Committee Report Commissioner Wrench reported this Committee continues to meet, and have finalized a list of potential sponsors and made a mailing at the beginning of December. Arts Associates Norm Dolnick reported that last night was the first presentation in the speakers' series, with over 70 people in attendance. He stated the Associates have endorsed the Temporary Art Exhibition and will donate up to $2,000 for expenses. Report on Sister City Student Ambassador Program Colleen Finnegan reported on the Sister City Student Ambassador Program, and stated this was presented to City Council on December 8,1992. She stated there had not been a delegation to Futtsu since !990, and there has never been one to Czechoslovakia The students selected to make the trip will complete the trip before July 5. The students are to submit a literary essay of 500 words, a visual art piece or a performing art video. The contest is open to any Carlsbad resident in the 10th and 11th grades. The deadline for the contest is February 12, 1993, and Ms. Finnegan urged the Commissioners to spread the word about this program. The Arts Commission will judge the art work and the Sister City Committee will judge the literary work. In reply to Commission query, Ms. Finnegan stated that other students are encouraged to go along on the trip-but they must pay their own way. Commissioners Batter and Spencer and Wood volunteered to represent the Commission on this project. OLD BUSINESS: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: There were no requests to address the Commission on a non-agenda item. NEW BUSINESS: Panel for Selection of Rotating Sculpture Connie Beardsley requested the Commission to select the composition of the Committee for selection of the artwork. January 7,1993 ARTS COMMISSION Page 3 NEW BUSINESS: (Continued) ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Wood, the Arts Commission recommended the panel to review artwork submitted for the first and possibly the second display of rotating artwork to be an Arts Commissioner, Arts Associates Member, and two members of the public, to be selected by staff. AYES: Wrench, Batter, Spencer, Straub and Wood Allocation of 1993 Community Grants - for approval Seena Trigas gave the report for the panel on the recommendations for distribution of $13,000 in community grants for arts organizations or arts projects. She stated the panel reviewed all requests and made the choices to serve the community of Carlsbad. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Straub, the Arts Commission approved the recommendations of the review panel for the distribution of $13,000 in community grants to arts organizations or arts projects, as submitted. AYES: Wrench, Batter, Spencer, Straub and Wood Bach Festival - information item Mr. Jed Mills reported on his plans to produce a Bach Festival in Carlsbad during the summer of 1993. He stated he was not asking for funding from the Commission, as they would be doing their own fund raising. The Commissioners expressed concern that this might conflict with the fund raising being done for the Pops Concert. Suggestions made were that it might be better if held indoors and at a different time of the year. Newsletter Publication - for approval Connie Beardsley stated that she was recommending a monthly one-page newletter/calendar. The new format would include six ads at the bottom of the calendar to help offset the costs. The Arts Commission, by consensus, approved staff recommendation for a monthly one-page newsletter/calendar. Plans for February 6 Arts Commission Workshop - for discussion Connie Beardsley reminded the Commissioners of the Workshop planned for Saturday, 9:00 am. to 1:00 p.m., February 6. She said the Commission needs a five-year vision and a two-year work plan. She stated she has the notes from the previous workshop if any Commissioners wish copies. January 7, 1993 ARTS COMMISSION Page 4 ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of January 7, 1993, was adjourned at 5:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, CONNIE BEARDSLEY Arts Manager Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk