HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-09-06; Arts Commission; ; EVENT AND PROGRAM UPDATE
Meeting Date: September 6, 2018
To: Arts Commission
From: Richard Schultz, Cultural Arts Manager
richard.schultz@carlsbadca.gov or 760-602-2086
Subject: Event and Program Update
Recommended Action
No action needed.
Executive Summary
This report recaps recent events and provides a preview of upcoming programs in September and October.
Discussion
TGIF Concerts in the Parks
TGIF Concerts in the Parks concluded its 33rd season on Friday, August 17. Highlights included the expansion of the
dance floor and new pre-shows (from two to four this year) including a preview performance from the Carlsbad
Music Festival (August 24-26) and three winners of the Library’s Teen Talent Contest. Season attendance is
estimated at 30,000 with over 2,600 young aspiring artists participating in the weekly onsite Family Open Studio.
Art in the Village
The TGIF mobile stage made its community debut at the 20th Annual Art in the Village on Sunday, August 12. This
was the first time this stage was utilized outside of a park. Local musicians were featured, as well as New Village
Arts who performed excerpts from their production of the musical Legally Blonde. At noon, Cultural Arts staff
unveiled the design for the first Carlsbad Beach Chair, a temporary public art project. Installation in the Village of
the first chair is in the planning stages for later this year. Family Open Studio was also present and encouraged young
artists to design their own beach chair.
William D. Cannon Gallery
Exhibit: Beloved Object
September 2 – November 11, 2018
Saturday, September 8: Opening Reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 13: Family Open Studio from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Featuring treasured objects from a diverse array of lenders, this exhibition celebrates favorite items from various
Southern California private collections and organizations.
Foreign Film Fridays
September 7 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.: The Divine Order - 2017 dramedy from Switzerland
The film centers on Nora Ruckstuhl, a housewife and mother in a small village, where she publicly advocates for
women's suffrage in Switzerland in a 1971 referendum.
September 21 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.: Sweet Bean - 2015 drama from Japan
A baker's business takes off when he hires an eccentric 76-year-old woman who specializes in making dorayaki
pancakes.
Front Row Fridays (A new performing arts series)
Front Row Fridays offers performances from top talent from the region and beyond representing a variety of genres.
All performances are free and presented on the second Friday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Schulman
Auditorium.
October 12 at 7:00 p.m.: San Diego Ballet: Season Preview
San Diego presents a sneak preview of their upcoming 2018-2019 season including their production of The Jungle
Book, Rudyard Kipling’s beloved tale of friendship as you never seen it before. Artistic Director Javier Velasco’s world
premiere performance of The Jungle Book features Mowgli and his animal pals as they tumble through the jungle
with this thrilling blend of ballet, jazz, hip hop and giant puppets.
Community Arts Grants 2019
The Cultural Arts Office supports local arts events, organizations and education arts programs in Carlsbad through a
Community Arts Grants program, funded at $80,000.
DATE TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION
September 17 6:30 – 7:30pm Grant Info Session #1 Dove Library
Gowland Meeting Room
September 18 6:30 – 7:30pm Grant Info Session #2 Cole Library
Community Room
September 24 Grant application available online
October 1 6:30 – 7:30pm Grant Workshop Cole Library
Community Room
October 15* Staff review deadline for applicants
to submit a draft for feedback
November 5 5:00 p.m. Deadline for Grant Applications
*This is the first time that grant applicants may submit a draft of their application for staff review and feedback.
Fall Arts Season Brochure
A season brochure is currently being designed and will be released later in September.
Fiscal Analysis
No additional city funding is being requested at this time.
Next Steps
Arts Commissioners are invited to attend all events and programs.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
The proposed action does not qualify as a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State
CEQA guidelines 15378, as it does not result in a direct or reasonable foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment.
Public Notification
This document was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code Section 54950
et. Seq.), published and distributed at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time.
Exhibits
None