HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-01; Arts Commission; MinutesMEETING OF:
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ARTS COMMISSION
CARLSBAD SPECIAL ARTS COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Teleconference
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Laurenn Barker called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Barker, Snyder, Jadhav, Chamberlain, Nassiri, Chung and Miringoff.
STAFF PRESENT: Richard Schultz, Cultural Arts Manager
Karen McGuire, Gallery Curator
Daisy Hernandez, Senior Office Specialist
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Arts Commission meeting held March 4, 2021.
Motion by Commissioner Snyder, seconded by Commissioner Jadhav, to approve the Minutes
of the special meeting held on March 4, 2021. Motion carried, 5/0/0/2 (Chung and Miringoff-
Abstained).
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW ARTS COMMISSIONERS: Commissioners Chung and Miringoff
introduced themselves, spoke about their backgrounds and shared why they were interested in
being a part of the Arts Commission.
WILLIAM D. CANNON GALLERY UPDATE:
The Commission received a sneak peek of the upcoming exhibit, Material Pulses: Seven
Viewpoints, which will open Tuesday, April 6 with social distancing and safety protocols. The
new Qless software will be utilized to make reservations. Karen McGuire also updated the
commissioners on the upcoming 2021 Juried Biennial exhibit, which is accepting applications
through April 23, 2021.
CHAIR REPORT: Chair Barker wanted to call the commissioner's attention to the workshop that
was referenced in the FY 2021-22 Arts Commission Workplan. She hopes the other
commissioners are looking forward to working together on this future meeting.
CULTUAL ARTS MANAGER REPORT: Manager Schultz welcomed Commissioners Chung and
Miringoff. He reviewed the Foundant Technologies software to manage the Community Arts
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Grants. The 2021-22 Community Arts grants cycle opens April 12 and the application deadline is
May 24. He also informed the commissioners on the upcoming presentation to the City Council
on April 13.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: Commissioners shared the highlights of
their participation and attendance at local virtual arts events and programs.
ADJOURNMENT: Chair Barker adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m.
Daisy Hernandez
Senior Office Specialist