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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10-06; Arts Commission; MinutesMinutes Carlsbad Arts Commission October 6,2005 Carlsbad City Council Chambers Commissioners present: Fran Carrillo, Sherman DeForest, Rita Francis, Gary Hill, Barbara Iserloth, Ron Juncal Commissioners absent: Felicia Shaw Chair Hill called the meeting to order at 9:00am. Minutes On motion from Commissioner Iserloth, the minutes for August and September 2005 were unanimously approved. Report on ArtSplash 2005 Commissioner Ron Juncal reported that the event was getting better and better each year. The Planning Committee enjoys working together and that shows in the effectiveness of the event. Saturday night's music event — being a newly added component -- was sparsely attended but that was not unexpected. Commissioner Juncal's "rock-stacking" area was very well received with much audience participation. With regard to the street painting, the committee was pleased that various schools that had been visited during the year came back and participated. Sponsorships were also up this year. Public Art Selection Committee for Learning Center Commissioner Iserloth was assigned, with Commissioner Juncal as a back-up. Discussion of "The Arts and Social Capital" Article Issues discussed included the decrease of participation in creating art in our current society, the Cannon Art Gallery s program, and the impact of the Split Pavillion issue. Commissioner Reports Commissioner DeForest reported that he enjoyed going to ArtSplash with his grandchildren. He also suggested that Carl Herman be one of the artists invited to give a presentation to the Commission. Commissioner Juncal reported on his attendance at the CVBA's "mixer" to raise money for their downtown sculpture project and his visit to the Sioux City Arts Center. Commissioner Iserloth put forward the idea that the Commission might meet in community settings such as the Gowland Meeting Room to encourage the public to attend and participate more in the meetings. Commissioner Carrillo reported on the Arts-in-Education meeting. She said the teachers were interested in participating more in ArtSplash. Karen McGuire gave a preview of the year's upcoming exhibitions at the meeting. Commissioner Francis reported on the 2005 Plein Air Brunch. She said it was sold out and a very beautiful and successful event. Commissioner Hill reported that the Chamber of Commerce is organizing a fire hydrant art-painting contest in the Village, and was looking for local artists and sponsors. He also mentioned the Connecting Community Place and Spirit II meeting coming up on November 2nd. Manager's Report Peter Gordon reported that Heather Pizzuto had been hired as the new Library Director and that the Arts Office's annual Volunteer Party was scheduled for Friday, October 21st. Meeting adjourned at 10:25am.