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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05-15; Arts Commission; MinutesMINUTES Arts Commission May 15, 2002 • 4:30 p.m. • Carlsbad Arts Office Chair Pynes called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. Present: Commissioners Hill, Pynes, Held, Shaw, Willis Absent: Commissioner Lignante Commissioner Rutledge arrived at 4:47 p.m. Approval of Minutes: On motion by Commissioner Hill, the Minutes of March 7, 2002 were unanimously approved. Old Business Review/Approval of artwork design concept for Aviara Community Park that includes public comment. Colleen Finnegan reported to the Commission that the design concept was placed on public display in both libraries during the month of April. Public comment was received in favor of the artwork. On motion by Commissioner Hill, the Arts Commission approved die artwork and recommended forwarding onto City Council for approval. Vice Chair Election On motion by Commissioner Hill, Commissioner Jeri Held was unanimously approved as Arts Commission Vice Chair. New Business 2002 Initiatives Grant Colleen Finnegan provided the Commission with a brief explanation on the Initiatives Grant. Discussion ensued among the Commission on the benefits of granting the total amount of funds or a partial amount of funds to one of the 3 applicants. Commissioner Shaw asked if the Commission was obligated to fund the total amount allocated for the Initiative Grants this year. Discussion ensued on the possibility of putting any remaining funds into arts education grants for FY 2002-2003. Commissioner Hill suggested the Commission rate the grant applications and then decide on the funding. The Commission discussed concerns of and rated the merits on each of the four grant applications. Consensus among the Commission was to eliminate the applications from artists Robin Siebert and Candace Flippen and the application from the Carlsbad Women's Club and fund the Barrio de Carlsbad Association application. Concern was expressed about the unknown quality of the artist for the Barrio project. The Commission requested Colleen obtain more information about the artist the Barrio Association will be using for its project to try to ensure a quality project. On motion by Commissioner Held the Commission awarded the 2002 Initiatives Grant to the Barrio de Carlsbad Association in the amount of $2,500 and placed in reserve the remaining $2,500 for next year. Appointment to the Public An Selection Committee for Pine School. Chair Pynes appointed Commissioner Shaw. Appointment to the Public Art Selection Committee for Alga Norte Park. Chair Pynes appointed Commissioner Held. Public Comment No public comment was given. Committee Reports Chair's Report Chair Pynes reported on the opening reception of the Poupee Boccaccio exhibit. She would like the Commission to think about a retreat and a meeting time change when the new Arts Manager begins. Chair Pynes stated it was her understanding that Commissioner Lignante resigned from the Arts Commission at the last meeting. Commissioner Willis announced he would not be in attendance for the next meeting in June. Coastal Rail Trail Commissioner Hill reported that representatives from Oceanside and Solana Beach along with Jerri Held and the City's engineer have been meeting with the artist who is having difficulty with the creation and implementation of artwork for $100,000. Artsplash Colleen Finnegan reported that the scope of the project is large. The committee is working with the City's special events committee to work out the logistics. Corporate sponsorship is still being sought. The Arts Associates are acting as fiscal receiver of any monies received and will lend their phone number to provide information. Manager's Report Colleen Finnegan informed the Commission that Peter Gordon's first day with the City is July 15. The jazz concerts begin in June 21. Festejando a las Madrecitas was successful and well attended. The Arts Associates annual meeting did not take place as planned. A one-day exhibit was held of children's artwork of Carrillo Ranch on May 1 in the Cannon Gallery. The Sister City Committee is planning a trip to Karlovy Vary in September. The Arts Associates donated $15,000 to the City for the jazz concerts; this was money raised from last year's series. The meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m. REPORT ON AVIARA COMMUNITY CENTER PUBLIC ART COMMENTS The artwork by artists Richard Keely and Anna O'Cain were on display for over 2 weeks at each of the two Carlsbad libraries. A total of 49 responses were received. Of those commenting about the artwork, a total of 68% were positive. 20 comments were not applicable to the art. They referred to the pool, the park location, a mistake on one of the quotations and funding for the art. Comments about the art were primarily about the cutouts - some positive and some negative. NEW INITIATIVES 2002 "TELL IT HERE" NOTES RE APPLICATIONS FOR ARTS COMMISSION Commissioners: You are serving as the Grant Selection Panel. PLEASE READ EACH GRANT CAREFULLY. Reminders: These are non-matching grants, the amount requested is either the full amount required or the source of additional funds required must be identified by the applicant Applicants may be any kind of community organization or collaborative group (in which case a designated recipient for the grant funds will be arranged). The proposal should clearly indicate the process, the participants, the resulting event or product, and how the community will benefit and will experience the result The notes below state the applicant and name of the proposal and the type of group applying and summarize the amounts requested, the number of participants where not stated in the proposal, and any additional information or items not included in your review materials. PLEASE COME TO THE MAY MEETING PREPARED TO DISCUSS AND VOTE ON THESE APPLICATIONS. 1. Robin Wallengfang Seibert: "ENERGY & VISION: When Personal Dreams Become a Reality a the Benefit of the Community." $5,000 Participants: 6-10 Attendees & Purchasers: 400-500 A collaboration of local artists and business, with assistance from the Carlsbad Library Archives. Art outcomes: 1-hour original film, seriograph poster, historical photo exhibit. 2. Barrio de Carlsbad Association: "Celebrating the History of Barrio Carlsbad." $2,100 Interview Subjects: approx. 14 Audience: thousands A community cultural organization applicant. Videographer is Ruben A villa, a Media Communications major at CSU San Marcos. Video production costs are those charged to department students for use of equipment & studios for outside projects, plus retail material costs. Art outcomes: Professionally produced video historical documentary of earliest days of Barrio Carlsbad residents. 3. Carlsbad Women's Club: 'Then and Now: A Collective History" $5,000 Creative Process Workshop participants: approx. 30 Interviews - 20 30 more. A community service organization applicant. Artists have led art, poetry and book projects in Carlsbad before. Artists' resumes - second & third pages eliminated from this mailing. 4. Candace Flippen: 'Tell It Here: Experiencing Creative Process." $5,000 or $2,500 Workshop participants: 33 or 16 Exhibitions: Thousands A local artist applicant with several community collaborators. Funding level selection provided. Artist's resume - page 2 eliminated, along with description of process by originator (not applicant artist).