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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-02-02; Arts Commission; MinutesMINUTES Carlsbad Arts Commission February 2, 2006 Carlsbad Council Chambers Commissioners Present: Rita Francis, Barbara Iserloth, Gary Hill. Felicia Shaw, Sherman DeForest Absent: Commissioners Ron Juncal and Fran Carrillo Chair Hill called The Meeting to Order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes On motion by Commissioner Iserloth, the Arts Commission approved the January 5, 2006 Minutes. Commissioner Shaw abstained. New Business Artist Christopher Lee presented his artwork design concept for Fire Station No. 6 (see attached handout). On Motion by Commissioner DeForest, the Arts Commission approved the design concept and requested staff places the proposal on display for public input. Commissioners' Reports Commissioner Iserloth reported she had attended the Community Arts Grant recipient Young Playwright's and Old Globe Theatre project. Commissioner Francis reported she had received invitations from several Community Arts Grant recipients to attend their performances/projects. She also attended the San Diego Symphony Bach concert. A recently held Family Open Studios article appeared in the San Diego Union Tribune. Commissioner Shaw reported that the San Diego Con Vis would be sponsoring a cultural tourism summit at the end of March. She will send this information to Arts Commissioners. Chair Hill reported on various announcements: 2006 Community Arts Grants, Masquerade Carnivale for the Carlsbad Village and Business Association, COAL opening, and an Arts Partnership. Chair Hill further briefed the Commission on the future "city center" vision of arts and culture facilities. The Commission requested that city staff make a presentation on the city center at the next Arts Commission meeting. The Commission further stated it feels it is its responsibility to advise the City Council on the arts and culture aspects of the city center and to gather information on such for the city from Carlsbad citizens. Manager's Report Peter Gordon announced the upcoming Aviara Park opening, the new gallery exhibition El Ojo Fino, and reminded the Commission about the upcoming opera lectures and opera caravan. Due to a staff conflict, on motion by Commissioner Shaw, the Commission cancelled its March meeting. Meeting adjourned at 10.05 a.m.