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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-04; Arts Commission; MinutesMINUTES Arts Commission Meeting June 4, 1997 • 4:00 p.m. City Council Conference Room Meeting Called To Order at 4:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Wood, Batter, Pynes, Dolnick, Lignante, Chartier, Willis Chair Wood introduced newly appointed Arts Commissioner Bunny Dolnick. NEW BUSINESS Seawall Reception The Commission discussed holding a reception for artist Raul Guerrero. Mr. Guerrero is not available to attend the reception until September. Commissioner Dolnick asked who would be invited to attend the reception. Arts Manager Connie Beardsley replied that the Arts Associates, local artists and community members involved in the seawall project would be invited. The artist will also invite his own friends and associates. Chair Wood asked where the reception would be held. Commissioner Willis suggested using the parking lot at SDG&E and Commissioner Chartier suggested holding the reception on the beach. Mrs. Beardsley responded that this item was on the agenda for the Commission to decide whether a reception should be held and Arts Office staff will be responsible for the logistics and funding. The Commission requested Mrs. Beardsley report back to it with further details at a later date. OLD BUSINESS Approval of Proposed Library Artwork by artists Jan Sanchez and Ellen Ziegler Mrs. Beardsley outlined the process that artwork has been through up to this meeting for Commissioners. She stated that while the artwork was on display in both libraries, very few public comments were received. Of those: 12 comments were positive; 2 comments were concerning funding; I comment was negative, and 2 were undetermined. Mrs. Beardsley reminded that Commission that people feel personally attached to the library and will take more notice of the artwork once it is in place. Commissioner Dolnick asked if the artwork on display allowed for more interaction with the public. Mrs. Beardsley responded that the proposed artwork was displayed in visible areas in each Library but there was no staff available to the public during the display. The work was presented previously to the Library Building Committee and was approved in May by the Library Board of Trustees. The Commission discussed both proposed artworks with Mrs. Beardsley. Commissioner Pynes likes the fountain and the trellis designs, but has concerns with how the copper will patina. Mrs. Beardsley responded that the artist will start the patina process before the artwork is installed. She also reported the trellis and window screens will coordinate with the roof of the Library's gallery which will also be copper. Arts Commission Minutes -June 4, 1997 I It was moved and seconded that the proposed artwork by artist Jan Sanchez for the South Carlsbad Library be approved and forwarded to City Council recommending approval. AYES: Commissioners Wood, Lignante, Dolnick, Batter, Pynes, Willis, Chartier Commissioner Chartier stated he liked the concept of the fountain and the large stone structure. Commissioner Lignante asked if the liability issue had been discussed. Mrs. Beardsley responded that Ms. Ziegler's artwork design had been approved the City's Risk Manager. Commissioner Batter stated she approved the fountain design concept. It was moved and seconded that the proposed artwork by artist Ellen Ziegler for the South Carlsbad Library be approved and forwarded to City Council recommending approval. AYES: Commissioners Wood, Lignante, Dolnick, Batter, Pynes, Willis, Chartier Village Faire Gallery Chair Wood presented a brief background on this event. He stated that the Gallery will hold its reception on July 12 and the drawing will be held on July 19. Twenty percent of the proceeds on all artwork sold between July 12 and 19th will be donated to the Carlsbad Arts Office. The artwork and items to be raffled off will be on display at the Gallery on Monday, June 9. Mr. Wood will let Commissioners know what items will be raffled off next week. COMMITTEE REPORTS Chair's Report Chair Wood reported he attended the seawall dedication held on May 28. He also reported that the media center at Hope Elementary School is full of children's artwork. Chair Wood asked Commissioner Chartier to update the Commission on the progress of the Commissioners' workshop tasks at the July meeting. Manager's Report Mrs. Beardsley reported the City's budget goes before City Council on June 24 for approval. She further reported that she is working on getting a Lego architecture exhibit of gateways that is made out of Legos designed by various architects to be displayed in Carlsbad. She is talking to Lego about sponsoring the exhibit. 1-5 Committee Report Commissioner Batter reported that KTU&A will be making its presentation of the master plan concept to the Committee on June 16 at the Senior Center. She further stated she attended the artists' gathering held June 3 and said that attendance was low and perhaps this was not the place for this type of venue as it was noisy and the volume of business was distracting, making it difficult to hear the speaker. The meeting adjourned at 5:28 p.m. Arts Commission Minutes - June 4, 1997 2