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Home My WebLink About2004-03-04; Arts Commission; MinutesMINUTES Carlsbad Arts Commission March 4, 2004 Carlsbad Council Chambers Present: Commissioners Shaw, Hill, Francis, Lignante Commissioner Pynes arrived at 9:20 am. Absent: Commissioner Rutledge Chair Hill called the Meeting to Order at 9:00 am. Minutes For Approval On motion by Commissioner Francis, the Minutes of February 5, 2004 were approved. New Business Election of Chair On motion of Commissioner Lignante, Commissioner Hill was unanimously approved as Chair. Election of Vice-Chair On motion of Commissioner Lignante, Commissioner Shaw was unanimously approved as Vice-Chair. Discussion of City of Carlsbad's Public Opinion Survey Report Joe Garuba, Management Analyst with the City Manager's office, gave a brief report to the Arts Commission on the survey. Chair Hill asked if a sense of different reactions was felt between older Carlsbad residents versus newer residents. Mr. Garuba replied, older residents by age and number of years lived here, gave the City higher marks. Commissioner Shaw asked if there is a benefit to asking more in-depth questions in the survey. How does the City know if it should research particular areas further? Mr. Garuba responded it is always important to ask the users of various city services. Peter Gordon stated he would like to see "participation" information. Mr. Garuba said user questions are asked of park and recreation facilities. Chair Hill stated that looking at surveys from year-to-year, "we" are improving. He further suggested that the Commission put this item on its workshop agenda. Mr. Hill is concerned about the "perception" of Carlsbad residents with regard to arts programming participation. Commissioner Shaw stated she thought it could be that although people "value the art," they do not necessarily participate; however, they know it's there. Chair Hill felt there are two different approaches to review poor ratings received. He further stated that arts activities not well publicized play into "perception." Commissioner Pynes states she agreed that awareness is an issue of concern. Mr. Garuba responded there is a link between communication and service. Because of the promotion of activities in San Diego, there may be comparisons made by residents. Chair Hill replied this area might be what we need to target in a new survey. Commissioner Francis asked what we are getting out of publicity. Chair Hill also stated that a Civic Center complex and amphitheatre received high marks by residents. Commissioner Francis would like to tie in an amphitheatre with Council Member Finnila's focus on arts education. Public Comment Resident Marie Studer asked the Commission if there were funds for public art. Mr. Gordon responded the City has a 1% public art program. Ms. Studer wanted to know if artwork could be built and donated to the City for placement along the seawall. Commissioner Pynes replied the seawall is under jurisdiction of the State and residents in that area have stated they are not interested in seeing any artwork placed along the beach. Ms. Studer further asked if the City was interested in conducting a banner competition. Commissioner Pynes responded while this was a good idea, the City has a very restricted sign ordinance. Commissioner Shaw asked the Arts Manager to inform Ms. Studer how she can become involved with the City's various arts programs. Old Business Multi-Cultural Festival Peter Gordon provided the Commission with a brief synopsis of the handout listing the various performances of this year's festival. Commission Reports Chair's Report Chair Hill reported the Council was looking at a number of potential candidates to fill the upcoming vacancies on the Arts Commission. Several have attended the Citizens' Academy. Manager's Report Peter Gordon reported artist-in-residence, Todd Green will be in Carlsbad from March 8 through March 10. He is here through a TourWest grant from the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) and his March 10 performance at the Schulman Auditorium kicks off the Multi-Cultural Festival. Family Open Studio held in February was very successful. Staff is currently working on the 2004-2005 budget and goals. Sister City Futtsu, will be sending a student delegation to Carlsbad at the end of this month for a week. Ms. Teresa Cannon donated $10,000 to the Carlsbad Library Foundation for arts education programming at the Gallery. Arts Education Commissioner Pynes reported the last meeting for the school year of the Arts Education Committee will take place in April. The Arts Commission requested it be sent copies of Artsbrag. Gallery Report Commissioner Lignante had no report. Arts Associates Report The Arts Associates met on February 9. The City's Volunteer Coordinator, Sue Irey, spoke to the Board about volunteering. Membership is down and the Board is currently developing plans to garner new members. The Board also approved the purchase often catalogues for the Painted Saws exhibit. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 am. MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL: BY KIDS FOR KIDS Schedule as of March 4, 2004 Tuesday, March 9 3:30 Kids Club with Linda Whiteside, storyteller - Cole Library Wednesday, March 10 7:00 Todd Green in Concert - Schulman Auditorium Thursday, March 11. Still being confirmed: Young Audience's Japanese Music Trio at Carrillo Elementary and Mission Estancia Elementary Friday, March 12 9:30 Thornton's Irish Dancers - Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center 10:30 "Peter & The Wolf Introduction to the Orchestra - Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center 9:00 Abel Silvas as "Running Grunion" - Harding Community Center 10:00 Brother Yusef Plays the Blues - Harding Community Center 3:30 Origami Workshop - Centro de Informacion 3:30 "Poetry of Many Lands" with movement & music/Participation program by Sharon White and Diana Pacheco - Dove Library/Schulman Auditorium Saturday, March 13 Dove: 10:00 JIGSAW La Costa Canyon HS Dance Team 11:00 Anthony Ackee "One Family" Music & Dance 12:00 Scottish Highland Dancers 1:00 Icarus Puppets: The Crane's Story" (Japanese) Cole: 11:00 Kanerova Czech Children's Chorus 12:00 Eric Runningpath, Native American Dance 1:00 Rancho Buena Vista HS Ballet Folklorico 2:00 XCALffiUR Carlsbad HS Dance Team City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office • Visual & Performing Arts Programs • Sister City Program FEBRUARY 26, 2004 PRESS RELEASE • William D. Cannon Art Gallery Carlsbad Arts Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Carlsbad City Library • 1775 Dove Lane • Carlsbad 92009 (*760) 434-2900 MEDIA ONLY (76t)| 602 2021'FAX (760> *°* °525 (NOT for publication) "BY KIDS FOR KIDS" CARLSBAD MULTICULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR ELEVENTH SEASON OF FREE PERFORMANCES The eleventh annual Multicultural Arts Festival performed "By Kids For Kids" high steps into Carlsbad from March llth through 13th in a colorful swirl of kilts, kimonos and ceremonial shields. The Multicultural Arts Festival presents dance, music, and storytelling from the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe in locations all over Carlsbad. And every event is free! The Festival is presented by the Carlsbad Library Children's Services and Cultural Arts Office and sponsored by support from Friends of the Carlsbad Library, Carlsbad Arts Associates and the Carlsbad Sister City Committee. The 2004 Multicultural Arts Festival takes place Thursday, March 11th through Saturday, March 13th, with a free Kick-Off Concert by visiting artist Todd Green on Wednesday evening. Green's free performance on traditional instruments from around the world is the perfect introduction to three days of native dances, ethnic music, folk tales, and puppetry. Festival audiences will see Celtic, Native American and Brazilian tribal dance. Icarus Puppets present the Japanese folktale 'The Crane's Story." Musical programs include Anthony Ackee's Caribbean-based "One Family" and the Kanerova Czech Children's Chorus. Language-based programs include Carlsbad Youth Theatre's "Poetry from Many Lands" with music and movement, Native America Abel Silvas as Running Grunion, and storyteller Linda Whiteside at the Cole Kids' Club. The Centra de Informacion hosts a Japanese origami (paper folding) workshop. The Festival also showcases the local dance teams XCALIBUR from Carlsbad High School and JIGSAW from La Costa Canyon High School and the Ranch Buena Vista High School Ballet Folklorico. Thursday's "Sister Cities Day" programs take place in local schools. On Friday, programs open to the public include morning performances at both the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center, 3557 Monroe Street, and the Harding Community Center, 3096 Harding Street, and a 3 pm origami workshop at MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive • Carlsbad, CA 92008-1989 • (760) 434-2920 • FAX (760) 730-0329 CARLSBAD MULTICULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL, page 2 the Centre de Information, 3333 Harding Street. On Saturday, programs will occur continuously from 10 am until 2 pm at the Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane at El Camino Real, South Carlsbad, and at the Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive, North Carlsbad. For more information on the Multicultural Arts Festival "By Kids For Kids," please use the City of Carlsbad website: www.ci.carisbad.ca.us. Or call the Carlsbad Arts Office Info Line: (760) 434-2904. Or pick up the March issue of the Children's Library Events Schedule at the libraries listed above. # 30 # 30 # 30 # 30 # 30 # CARLSBAD MULTICULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF FREE PUBLIC PROGRAMS Tuesday, March 9 Wednesday, March 10 Friday^ March 12 Saturday, March 13 3:30 p.m. Cole Library Kids Club: Linda Whiteside, storyteller 7:00 p.m. Todd Green, Multi-Instrumentalist Schulman Auditorium, Dove Library 9:00 a.m. Abel Silvas as "Running Grunion" 10:00 a.m. Brother Yusef Plays the Blues Harding Community Center, 3096 Harding Street 9:30 a.m. Thornton's Irish Dancers 10:30 a.m. "Peter & The Wolf Intro to the Orchestra Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center, 3557 Monroe Street 3:30 p.m. Japanese Origami (Paper Folding) Workshop Centra de Information, 3333 Harding Street 3:30 p.m. "Poetry of Many Lands" with movement & music (Participation program) Schulman Auditorium, Dove Library Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane 10:00 a.m. JIGSAW La Costa Canyon HS Dance Team 11:00 a.m. Anthony Ackee "One Family" Music & Dance 12:00 noon Scottish Highland Dancers 1:00 p.m. Icarus Puppets: The Crane's Story" (Japanese) Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive 11:00 a.m. Kanerova Czech Children's Chorus 12:00 noon Eric Runningpath, Native American Dance 1:00 p.m. Rancho Buena Vista HS Ballet Folklorico 2:00 p.m. XCALIBUR Carlsbad HS Dance Team