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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-02-01; Arts Commission; MinutesMINUTES Arts Commission February 1, 2001 • 4:00 p.m. • Carlsbad Council Chambers The meeting was called to order by Chair Arthur Wood at 4:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Wood, Held, Shaw, Pynes, Willis Absent: Commissioners Lignante Commissioner O'Meara arrived at 4:04 Approval of Minutes: The Minutes of January 4, 2001 were unanimously approved. Old Business Aphrodite Connie Beardsley gave the commission a summary of the public comments of which the -majority of Carlsbad residents were strongly in favor of the artwork. On motion by Commissioner Willis the Commission approved this item going forward to City Council with the recommendation to purchase the artwork. AYES: Wood, O'Meara, Shaw, Willis, Held Abstain: Pynes Final Report of 2000 Grant Initiatives Seth Schulberg, president of the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation reported to the Commission that the arts/film festival was successful, but was not a successful fundraiser as die Foundation had hoped it would be. A film festival was the most requested event by participants. New Business 2001 New Initiatives Grant Community Arts Coordinator Colleen Finnegan reviewed with the Commission the process for seeking applicants for this grant. She further explained that the Commission could use this grant money as "seed funding" for an event by an organization for a couple of years and then the organization would be disqualified from seeking further funding from the Commission for its event. She also reminded the Commission that it developed this grant to be "community oriented" and that the theme for last year was "celebrating the lagoons" with arts and cultural events. Connie Beardsley stated the Commission could consider approving a policy that it could fund an organization for 1 year and if the organization's event is successful, the Commission could fund it again either partially or fully for a second year. Discussion among Commissioners ensued. A New Initiatives Grant policy was approved by the Commission is the grant recipient would receive the grant for 2 years ($5,000 each year) and at the end of the second year, the recipient would be ineligible to reapply for an Initiatives Grant. Page 2 Election of Chair Susan Pynes was elected Chair. Election of Vice Chak Felicia Shaw was elected Vice Chair. Public Comment No public comment was given. Committee Reports Chair's Report Chair Wood reported that the Living The Tradition reception at the Gallery was held and the current exhibition is good. The Carl Hoffman jazz concert held in the Schulman -Auditorium was well attended. Mr. Wood also attended a reception for the Chancellor of UCSD on January 25 at the Gallery. Manager's Report Connie Beardsley reported that four finalists were selected to be interviewed for the Zone 19 public art project. The kiosk at the Cole Library will be reinstalled once construction is complete. Commissioner Shaw and Mrs. Beardsley met with a representative of The National Arts Program for the upcoming City employee and family exhibition scheduled for 2002. ArtsMarket representative Diane Mataraza will meet with community representatives and arts organizations next week regarding the Cultural Plan. Gallery Report Exhibitions are scheduled through 2002. Storage continues to be a major concern regarding the gallery. Staff is looking into alternative space. The Gallery's arts education program is going well. Arts Associates Report Gloria Busman reported she also attended the UCSD event at the Gallery. The Associates are working on membership. It plans to continue holding Gallery receptions and has welcomed Carlsbad Rotary as a co-sponsor for these events. Commissioner O'Meara stated that the Associates wanted to recognize Chair Wood's service on the Commission and his efforts to maintain the arts in Carlsbad. He invited all to attend a reception in Arthur Wood's honor at 5:30 on March 7 at the Community Room in Tanglewood. The meeting adjourned at 5:06 p.m.