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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-08-03; Arts Commission; MinutesMINUTES Arts Commission August 3, 2000 • 4:00 p.m.* Carlsbad Council Chambers The meeting was called to order by Chair Arthur Wood at 4:30 p.m. Present: Jim O'Meara, Bill Lignante, Felicia Shaw, Jeri Held, Arthur Wood, Susan Pynes. Absent due to illness: George Willis The minutes of the July 6, 2000 were approved. Chair Arthur Wood introduced and welcomed the new arts commissioner, Jeri Held. Jeri has worked extensively in marketing and public relations for major film studios in Los Angeles. She has lived in Carlsbad for the past two years. Acceptance of artwork by Tanell Cannon Arts Manager Connie Beardsley presented Janell Cannon's artwork, a mural for the new library in the children's area. The artist is donating the mural to the library. After some discussion regarding the location of the mural, Commissioner Pynes moved to accept the mural for the Dove Library. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion which was accepted unanimously. Acceptance of artwork by Paul Hobson The Arts Manager distributed public comments regarding the gate proposal for Carrillo Ranch. One of the comments mentioned the LC brand and suggested that it be incorporated in the pillars. It was thought that it was already incorporated but the Arts Manager will relay the information to the artist. Commissioner Lignante moved to accept the gate design by artist Paul Hobson. All voted in favor with the exception of Commissioner Shaw who abstained because of conflict of interest. Proposal by Fillipo Floridia It was noted that Mr. Floridia had presented his concept at the Arts Commission's June meeting and discussed at the July meeting. There was no further discussion. Commissioner Lignante moved not to accept the proposal as presented. Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. The motion passed with all voting in favor but Commissioner Pynes who abstained. The Commission asked the Arts Manager to write Mr. Floridia a letter indicating the points that were made at the July meeting. America proposal by Paul Webber The artwork, America, is being offered by Paul Webber, as a donation to the City. It is 32 feet long and 41/2 feet tall. Commissioner O'Meara commented that he felt the work was more typography than art and he was not in favor of displaying it in Carlsbad. Commissioner Pynes questioned what it had to do with Carlsbad? Discussion continued regarding location. The Safety Center was proposed. It was noted that the Public Works building was going in within 2 years time and that location would have to be researched further. Commissioner Held felt that if there was an appropriate location we would have thought of it by now. Commissioner Pynes stated she was not sure it belonged here. Commissioner Lignante thought we should put it out for public comment. Commissioners mentioned that they would like to see the actual artwork. Arthur Wood will try to arrange it. Commissioner Pynes moved to table the agenda item until next month. Mr. Lignante seconded the motion. It passed unanimously. Committee Reports Chair Wood mentioned that the jazz concerts continued to be extremely successful and crowded. The Mundell Lowe concert at the Schulman Auditorium was excellent and was full. Commissioner Lignante stated that the Landscape Show was going to be excellent, there will be 8 artists and the opening reception is September 9. Commissioner Pynes stated that Richard Keely, CUSD Arts Coordinator is leaving. The Band has doubled in size and that Encinitas has just hired a full time arts coordinator. Arts Associates President Gloria Busman mentions that the receptions are all going well and that the fundraising at the jazz concerts are also very successful this year. Commissioner Lignante moved to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 P.M.