HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-26; Library Board of Trustees; ; Cultural Arts Update
ITEM #3
Meeting Date: Jan. 26, 2022
To: Library Board of Trustees
From: Richard Schultz, Cultural Arts Manager
Staff Contact: Richard Schultz, richard.schultz@carlsbadca.gov
Subject: Cultural Arts Update
District: All
Recommended Action
Receive report. No action required.
Executive Summary/Discussion
Cultural Arts Manager Richard Schultz will share a presentation on current activities of the
Cultural Arts staff including virtual and in-person programs and the progress on the Arts &
Culture Master Plan, which was approved by the City Council in June 2018 and is now in its
fourth year of implementation. The presentation will provide updates on permanent and
temporary public art projects throughout the city, as well as a preview of planned events in
2022.
Next Steps
The Library Board of Trustees are encouraged to attend Cultural Arts events including the
upcoming Gallery reception on Feb. 26, 2022.
Fiscal Analysis
No financial impact at this time.
Public Notification
Public notice of this item was posted in keeping with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available
for public viewing and review at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting date.
Exhibits
None
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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Staff Report
Richard Schultz
Cultural Arts Manager
Jan. 26, 2022
CULTURAL ARTS UPDATE
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TODAY’S PRESENTATION
•Arts & Culture Master Plan
•Arts Education
•William D. Cannon Gallery
•Performing Arts
•Public Art
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ARTS & CULTURE
MASTER PLAN
Arts & Culture Master Plan
June 2018
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PLAN HIGHLIGHTS
•Based on extensive community feedback
•10 year plan with 49 initiatives
•City Council approval on June 26, 2018
•Now in Year Four
•To date, Cultural Arts has started or
completed 18 of the 49 initiatives
ARTS & CULTURE MASTER PLAN
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PREDOMINANT THEMES
1.Support Art as an Essential Component of Daily Life
2.Foster Arts & Culture in the Physical Realm
3.Expand Arts & Culture Learning Opportunities
4.Establish Relationships that Support a Thriving
Business Sector
5.Celebrate Carlsbad’s Unique History and Distinct
Identities
6.Build Capacity within the Arts & Culture Sector
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GUEST ARTIST RESIDENCES
ARTS & CULTURE MASTER PLAN
•Fall, 2021
Vanessa Severo as Frida Kahlo
•Summer 2022
Missoula Children’s Theatre
June 20-24
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STEAM PROGRAMS
ARTS & CULTURE MASTER PLAN
•Spring, 2021
Pilot program at three Title I Schools
•Fall 2022
Launch academic year Club Pelican at
Batiquitos Lagoon
S T A M
Science Technology Art Mathematics
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ARTS EDUCATION
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CURRENT PROGRAMS
ARTS EDUCATION
•California History and Art Program
o 36 in-person classes for fourth graders
o January to April
•Three-Part Art
o 34 in-person classes registered for grades 1-5
o Art boxes for 200 students with pre-recorded
gallery tour for grades 6-8
o March 21-May 4
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CURRENT PROGRAMS
ARTS EDUCATION
•Black History Month
Three online art lessons inspired by three
contemporary Black artists: Bisa Butler, Kambel
Smith and Duke Windsor
•Sculpture Garden Tours
An arts instructor presents a guided tour of the
current exhibit through May
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WILLIAM D. CANNON
GALLERY
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Gallery Events
2021 Cannon Invitational
Five Local Artists
Closing Sat., Feb. 5
Reimagined: The Artist’s Book
Opening Sat., Feb. 26
Reception 5-7 p.m.
WILLIAM D. CANNON GALLERY
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PERFORMING ARTS
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FEBRUARY EVENTS
Chamber Music Society
of Lincoln Center
Streaming two concerts monthly
Starting Sat., Feb. 12
The Corvelles
Best of Motown
Sat., Feb. 19
7:30 p.m.
Rebecca Jade
Jazz Singer
Sat., Feb. 26
7:30 p.m.
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CINEMATIC ARTS
INTERNATIONAL FILM FRIDAYS
WEDNESDAY FILM SERIES
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PUBLIC ART
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FIRE STATION 2
PERMANENT PUBLIC ART
Artist, Mary Carter Taub
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UPCOMING PROJECTS
PERMANENT PUBLIC ART
Chestnut Underpass Village & Barrio
Traffic Circle Veterans Memorial Park
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Carlsbad Village Association
Pilot Program launched Nov. 2020
CVA Executive Director Christine Davis will present the final
report at the Feb. 3rd Arts Commission meeting
Goals of program:
•Create an interaction between the business and arts sectors
•Promote a greater awareness of established artists
•Encourage local businesses to incorporate unique temporary
artistic creations that enliven the Village
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TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART
connecting
artists+ businesses
in Carlsbad Village
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Carlsbad Sculpture Garden
Another Glance: Celebrating 25 Years
in the Garden
•Eight artists and one artist team
•Nine works of art
•Newly-refreshed outdoor gallery setting
•Exhibit is open through May 28, 2022
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Carlsbad Sculpture Garden
Coloring Book
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TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART
CARLSBAD SCULPTURE GARDEN CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
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~ ago, I was impressed with the vast amount of arts programs offered to the comrnu
I manage-the city's pubic art cotk!ct:ion with new-prOjects and maintain oor permanent
Addilionalfy, I coordinate new temporacy public an experienc~ li\e this exhibit _ .. anc'
rrn drawn to clean althitectura! lines with a rninimaistic approach. but I can also appr
beatav ._ organic.ally inspired lines and shapes.AnorherQance: Cetebmting 15 Yeat1.ir.
showcases artwortwithboth aestheocsensibili:ties.. Owl:!r 25 yea~ the crty'sScu'tptur
exhibited woril:s by SO different artists.. This exhibit showcase5 nine-scu1ptures by
artists (mostf)') based in San Diego Coont)', and each WTlh an abundance a talent tr
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highlight such an array of impressive artwork by loca'
25 years. The space has been refreshed and is a pf.ao
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Carlsbad Library Learning Center
New Village Arts Theatre
TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART
UPCOMING PROJECTS
•Two Murals
•Two Distinct
Neighborhoods
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CARLSBAD BEACH CHAIR
Site placement:
Calavera Hills Community Park
Gateway Project
First Quarter 2022
CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE
TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART
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Oversized Beach Chair
Artist, Christopher Polentz
Past work samples
TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART
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Site placement:
Batiquitos Lagoon Trail
TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART
CARLSBAD BEACH CHAIRS
South -e-West
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Oversized Beach Chairs
Guest Artist Residency
Artist, Betsy Schulz
Past work samples
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QUESTIONS?
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