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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-05-12; Arts Commission; MinutesMINUTES Meeting of: Time of Meeting: Date of Meeting: Place of Meeting: ARTS COMMISSION 11:00 a.m. May 12, 1988 Kelly School COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER; Commissioner Brierley called the Meeting to order at 11.16 p.m. ROLL CALL; Present - Commissioners Brierley, Bischoff, Frye, Roston and Straub. Absent - Commissioners Bear and Meilach. Staff Member Present: Connie Beardsley, Manager, Arts Office Carol Herrera, Principal of Kelly School, was introduced and welcomed the Arts Commission, inviting the Commissioners to visit the classrooms to view Mr. Keely's students' work. APPROVAL OF MINUTES; Minutes of the Meeting held March 10, 1988, were approved as presented. OLD BUSINESS; Committee Reports A. Stagecoach Playground Sculpture - Donna Meilach Connie Beardsley reported three finalists have been selected and will be making maquettes for display at the Library. She had drawings of the three entries which were circulated among the Commissioners and described each of the proposals. Ms. Beardsley met with the three artists and had them meet with the Engineering Department and the Risk Manager for building requirements and directions. A map was sent to the artists with three recommended sites, and all three finalists selected the same site, which is Just north of the ruins. She stated all three proposals were very different, which offers the community an opportunity to see very different solutions. This will be a good educational process for the public. B. Arts Associates - Patra Straub Commissioner Straub reported on the fund-raiser, stating the bidding went well and the Arts Associates made a profit of Just under $2,000.00. C. Long Range Plan - Connie Beardsley Connie Beardsley reminded the Commissioners of the May 23 workshop from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Manager's Conference Room in City Hall. She asked the Commissioners for ideas for the workshop and stated they will discuss problems, needs, obstacles and opportunities, where the Commission would like the program to be in five years and how to get there each year. Brierley Bischoff Frye Roston Straub MINUTES May 12, 1988 ARTS COMMISSION Page 2 COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Roston stated that the thing that unites a community is a permanent cultural facility. She felt it was necessary to start thinking about how we would get such a facility. Connie Beardsley added the following questions: What are our resources now and what do we need to achieve our goals in our community? We will discuss what makes a culturally vital community. Commissioner Roston said the availability of art instruction in school classes is limited and she would like to recommend that type of thing be continued—with special teachers coming into the classes at the schools. She added that the 3unior Symphony Orchestra was brought into a school, benefiting the entire student body. Mrs. Roston also suggested school classes being taken to plays. Connie Beardsley suggested the Arts Education/Parents Meeting at Pine Elementary School, May 19, 1988, at 7:00 p.m., would be an excellent place to discuss those suggestions. Connie Beardsley stated she was sending out questionnaires to business people and the community to get input into the long-range plan. She is also taking the slide show to diffferent organizations making them aware of the Arts Commission's activities. Commissioner Frye suggested exploring the percentage for art program and revising the interpretation by adding to it. D. Breakfasts - Evaluation Connie Beardsley reported on the breakfast meetings, stating the Arts Commission will continue to work closely with the Carlsbad Economic Enhancement Council. Manager's Report - for discussion Connie Beardsley distributed copies of the Arts Education Program Summary, listing the programs that have been accomplished in the last two years and what projects have been proposed for this year. Connie Beardsley reported they are working with the Sister City Steering Committee. Some of Richard Keely's students' work and some from the high school will be on display at the Book Fair. Artwork will then be exchanged with Futtsu City. NEW BUSINESS; Commission Handbook - for discussion Connie Beardsley distributed copies of the Commission Handbook to the Commissioners and called attention to the updated organization chart of the City on page 3 of the booklet. She asked the Commissioners to take time to read the guidelines for Commission Members on page 4, and to read the Conflict Resolution. MINUTES May 12, 1988 ARTS COMMISSION Page 3 COMMISSIONERS CDBG Grant Request - for approval Connie Beardsley stated the Hearing on the Community Development Block Grant funds will be May 24, 1988, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. She said the proposal for a stage in Magee Park would be one of the items to be considered. Arts Commission approved the request for a stage for Magee Park from the CDBG funds. 1988/89 Public Art Plan - for approval This item was tabled. School Art Demonstration Commissioner Brierley introduced Richard Keely, an Art Specialist, who told of his work with the children. He stated he is a working artist and feels teaching art to the children should be done in sequential lessons. Mr. Keely said that creativity is learned and the children need a creative start with something and then add to that project day by day. Mr. Keely showed slides of art work of children of various age groups and explained how those art works were created. ADJOURNMENT; By proper motion, the Meeting of May 12, 1988, was adjourned at 12:23 p.m. Respectfully submitted, CONNIE BEARDSLEY Manager, Arts Program Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk Brierley Bischoff Frye Roston Straub