HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-01; Arts Commission; ; 2022 Arts Commission Work Plan Follow-up: Part 2 Meeting Date: Sept. 1, 2022
To: Arts Commission
From: Richard Schultz, Cultural Arts Manager
Staff Contact: Richard Schultz, richard.schultz@carlsbadca.gov
Subject: 2022 Arts Commission Work Plan Follow-up: Part 2
District: All
Recommended Action
Continue discussion of next steps to implement initiatives within the Arts Commission’s 2022-2023
work plan.
Executive Summary
The commission will be asked to continue discussing the activation of several initiatives in the 2022
work plan, including a workshop, and the development of a town hall event.
Next Steps
In the near future, staff will survey the Arts Commissioners on their interest in serving on workgroups
related to initiatives in the 2022 work plan. The outcome will be presented at a future meeting for
approval.
Fiscal Analysis
No fiscal impact.
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
1. 2022 Arts Commission Workplan.
ARTS COMMISSION
Staff Report
City of Carlsbad
Arts Commission Work Plan
2022
I. Mission Statement
The City of Carlsbad’s Arts Commission mission is to advise the City Council on arts and
culture related matters and to serve as a resource to the Cultural Arts Office, providing
insight and feedback, representing the community’s perspective. This mission is
accomplished through the Arts Commission’s focus on the presentation of a diverse range
of arts and cultural experiences, which showcase the full spectrum of artistic styles and
traditions, and appeal to and represent the interests of the greater community.
II. Composition
The Arts Commission shall consist of seven members, appointed by the Mayor with the
approval of the City Council.
III. 2022 Goals & Tasks
The Arts Commission has selected to focus on the following goals and tasks:
• Provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be
undertaken and a subsequent report of its accomplishments.
• Monitor and report to the City Council on the progress of the initiatives detailed in
the Arts & Culture Master Plan, including adapting to current community needs and
reassessing the current status of the ten-year timeline.
• Provide community perspective on issues and interests related to arts and culture
in Carlsbad, as well as the delivery of programming by the Cultural Arts Office.
• Review and approve staff suggestions for updating the Arts Commission ordinance in the
municipal code (Chapter 2.18).
• Commit to diversity, equity and inclusion, while fostering mutual respect for the
beliefs and values of all individuals and groups in the arts including hosting an arts
town hall meeting and a presentation from the city’s new diversity, equity and
inclusion manager.
• Dedicate one Arts Commission per quarter (once every three months) to a single
topic, inviting the community to participate through attendance and soliciting input.
Potential topics include the new Village & Barrio creative sector and arts
district, the planning and development of new or augmented arts facilities as may
be needed, sustainability in the arts and arts education in schools.
• Develop an arts advocacy plan with guidelines, providing resources on best practices
such as acquiring community input by each Arts Commissioner, encouraging
attendance by Arts Commissioners at city and community arts events and exploring the
possibility of regular reports at Arts Commission meetings by the Carlsbad Library & Arts
Foundation and the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts.
• Serve on relevant committees, such as permanent Public Art and Business Outreach
(including a focus on cultural tourism) as a representative of the Arts Commission.
• Participate in the Community Arts Grants process including the reassessment of
funding priorities, recommending potential panelists to be vetted by city staff,
auditing the work of the grant’s panels, approving the final funding plan. and, when
possible, conducting site visits by attending grantee events and programs.
• Sponsor a public meeting workshop where the Arts Commissioners will receive an
updated orientation and explore topics and themes that are relevant to their current
workplan, as well as the Arts & Culture Master Plan.
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