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Arts Commission Meeting
December 2, 1999 • 4:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
The Meeting Was Called To Order at 4:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Wood, O'Meara, Lignante, Chattier, Shaw
Commissioners Willis and Pynes arrived at 4:04 pm.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
The Minutes for the Arts Commission Meeting of November 4, 1999 were approved as
submitted.
Motion: Commissioner O'Meara
AYES: Wood, Lignante, Shaw, O'Meara, Chartier
NEW BUSINESS
2000 Community Arts Grants
Commissioner Shaw presented the grant review panel's recommendations for awarding the
2000 Community Arts Grants and 2000 Community Arts Education Grants. (Refer to panel
recommendations). It was also noted that the North County Children's Discovery Museum
pulled its grant application because it received another grant from the City.
Carlsbad resident Barbara Nolder addressed the Commission on the grant application
requesting funding to hold a film festival in the City. She stated she felt Carlsbad was the right
size to hold a festival and it would be good for the City and should be encouraged. (The pone/
recommended not to fund this application.)
On motion by Commissioner Shaw, the 2000 Community Arts Grants and 2000 Community
Arts Education Grants recommendations were accepted by the Arts Commission.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chair's Report
Chair Wood reported that he and Commissioners Lignante and Chartier judged the student
artwork for the Village Arts & Crafts Fair. The artwork would be on display during the
festival. He reported that the December I gallery reception was well attended and that the
new exhibits are in place at the Sculpture Garden. On December 8, the Arts Commission
will meet for a holiday gathering.
Manager's Report
Mrs. Beardsley reported the Sculpture Garden reception is set for February 6 from 2:00-4:00
p.m. She announced the upcoming woodcut exhibition and glass exhibition for the Gallery.
She further reported that she would be making a presentation to the Carlsbad Library
Foundation for funding for the glass exhibition. The City is working on how to measure and
evaluate programs. The Arts Office has chosen the Community Grants Program and Gallery
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as the items submitted to be measured. The Arts Office is looking at the goals of the grants
program. Commissioner Willis asked the cost of the glass exhibition. Mrs. Beardsley
replied, "$25,000." Commissioner Pynes asked why the exhibits were only six weeks long.
Mrs. Beardsley replied that most of the traveling exhibits were only available for six week
periods.
Gallery Report
Commissioner Lignante reported the committee was introduced to the new Gallery
Coordinator. The Coordinator is looking into two Smithsonian exhibits, and the
Coordinator and Committee are exploring the possibility of having a "back-up" exhibit in case
one of the traveling exhibits is canceled.
Faraday Public Art Report
Commissioner O'Meara reported that artist Alber de Matteis has a fountain called "Planetary
Seed" available that could be placed outside the building. The committee is also looking at a
photograph montage of different historical photos of Carlsbad as well as a mobile which
incorporates a bird of paradise and airplane in the building. Commissioner Chattier asked if
this artwork would be going through the normal process. Commissioner Shaw asked where
the funding for this artwork was coming from. Mrs. Beardsley replied it was coming from the
General Fund. She further explained that the committee would develop the process.
Commissioner Chartier asked about public comment. Mrs. Beardsley replied that the public
would be able to comment on the artwork.
Arts Education Report
Commissioner Pynes reported that the Arts Education Advisory Committee had met. The
cultural chairs are organizing a showcase at each elementary school for the music program, to
take place this Spring. CUSD is paying for four workshops open to any teacher and
Commissioner on different art media and teaching. For further details contact Mrs. Pynes.
The Committee is also trying to find out all of the arts programs taking place at each school.
Arts Associates Report
President Barbara Nolder reported the Arts Associates would be presenting the City with
$12,000 donation for last year's jazz concerts. She further reported that $7,500 was earned
from the Library/Gallery Preview Gala party of which $5,000 is donated for Gallery/Arts
Office discretionary use and $2,500 will be placed in an endowment. The Art Cart has
grossed over $3,000 in sales. The Associates will evaluate its success and products over the
next few months. Art a la Cart also has gift certificates available.
The meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
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2000 CARLSBAD COMMUNITY GRANTS - COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS OF PANEL
1 CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM
Withdrawn due to funding under City Community Activity Grant
2) CARLSBAD PLAYHOUSE- Operating Support for year-long season
6 play readings, including 1 in Spanish, 1 full production by local playwright.
Only North Coast organization regularly presenting new works by local writers.
All artists receive stipends.
REQUEST: $2,150
RECOMMENDED FUNDING: $2,150
3) NORTH COAST REPERTORY THEATRE - Theater Practicum at Valley Middle
School: NCRT Education Outreach Program will bring 2 theatre professionals to the
school to introduce/demonstrate, audition, cast, rehearse and perform "The Tempest"
with students, parents and educators in an 8-week after-school program.
REQUEST: $2,000
RECOMMENDED FUNDING: $2,000
4) PACIFIC COAST CONCERT BAND - Operating Support for 2000 Season
PCCB is made up of North Coast players. Season includes 5 concerts and youth
performances in Carlsbad in 2000.
REQUEST: $2,500
RECOMMENDED FUNDING: $2,500
5) CARLSBAD COMMUNITY THEATRE - Operating Support for 2000 Season
Four productions, 1-2 "onstage" events and 3-5 sponsored bookings in 2000, most at the
Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center. Includes Carlsbad Youth Theatre programs and
workshops for children and adults. Directors, designers, musicians paid.
REQUEST: $3,500
RECOMMENDED FUNDING: $3,500
6) JORDAN CLARY & CARLSBAD BOYS & GIRLS CLUB -
Up to 24 Club members will receive weekly 1.5 hour workshop(s) in poetry and/or art in
which to create a color, laminated placemat of art & original poetry, to be displayed at
local restaurants.
REQUEST: $1,500
RECOMMENDED FUNDING: 0
7) BATIQUITOS LAGOON & PAUL WEBBER
Two Trail Signage sculptures will be created by this Carlsbad artist to display native
wildlife and provide direction and information for Lagoon visitors. Project participants
include students from Palomar College, La Costa Canyon High School and possibly a
local elementary school.
REQUEST: $950
RECOMMENDED FUNDING: 0
8) STROLLING STRINGS
Support for improved performance capabilities of local S^-S* grade music group:
accompanist, new music, expanded publicity outreach
REQUEST: $500
RECOMMENDED FUNDING: $500
9) SAN DIEGUITO PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION
Support for concert by Orchestra of San Dieguito to close out Spring 2000 concert series.
REQUEST: $2,000
RECOMMENDED FUNDING: $1,450
10) SAN DIEGO INSTITUTE FOR ARTS EDUCATION.
Support for series of 4 free family workshops and performances in partnership with
Carlsbad Library Children's Services.
REQUEST: $1,900
RECOMMENDED FUNDING: $1,900
11) CARLSBAD FILM FESTIVAL - Submitted to Carlsbad Community Activities
Grants and forwarded to Arts Grants Panel. For development of a new film festival.
REQUEST: $5,000
RECOMMENDED FUNDING: 0
12) CARLSBAD CULTURAL ENRICHMENT THROUGH MUSIC
DIVERSIFICATION- Submitted to Carlsbad Community Activities Grants and
forwarded to Arts Grants Panel. For an in-schools music presentation series by a banjo
musician.
REQUEST: $12,000
RECOMMENDED FUNDING: 0
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS: $14,000
2000 CARLSBAD COMMUNITY GRANTS - ARTS EDUCATION
1) DRAMA CLUB, CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL Support for Choreographer's Fee
Twelve-week rehearsal program with 40 high school students. Annual musical
production receives no support from the regular high school budget; Drama Club is self-
supporting.
REQUEST: $1,000
RECOMMENDED FUNDING: $1,000
2) JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & CAROL GOREN
Banner project to be coordinated with Reading & Literature Family Fun Night, involving
students and parents in creating 3 banners.
REQUEST: $244
RECOMMENDED FUNDING: 0
3) ST. PATRICK'S SCHOOL Support for Project D.R.A.W.
5 teachers will receive two 2-hour training workshops in "Visual Arts Enrichment for
Educators" by artist/educator Garit Imhof, followed by 10 weeks of 1-hour art classes for
3rd/4th/5th grade stu(jents led by the artist assisted by trained teachers.
REQUEST: $1,000
RECOMMENDED FUNDING: $1,000
4) CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL ELD Multidiscipline-based storytelling project.
Students in English Language Development classes will work with storyteller Linda
Whiteside to develop and present personal stories. They will also attend theater and
museum programs exploring myth, to understand personal stories and journeys as a basis
for the arts.
REQUEST: $1,000
RECOMMENDED FUNDING: $1,000
5) LA COSTA CANYON HIGH SCHOOL - MUSTANG MUSINGS
Support for publication costs of annual student literary magazine
REQUEST: $3,000
RECOMMENDED FUNDING: $500
6) LA COSTA CANYON HIGH SCHOOL - DANCE
Support for expansion of two annual dance performances, involving design & technical
production, and including students from other arts disciplines in aspects of the
production.
REQUEST: $1,000
RECOMMENDED FUNDING: $500
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE: $4,000