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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-07-13; Arts Commission; MinutesMINUTES Meeting of: Time of Meeting: Date of Meeting: Place of Meeting: ARTS COMMISSION 11:00 a.m. July 13, 1989 City CouncII Conference Room COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER: Commissioner Mellach called the Meeting to order at 1 1 :06 a.m. ROLL CALL: Present - Commissioners Mellach, Bischoff, Ladouceur and Straub. Absent - Commissioners Bear, Brlerley and Jersey. Staff Members Present: Connie Beardsley, Manager, Arts Office OLD BUSINESS: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 11, 1989, were approved as presented. ARTS MANAGER'S REPORT: Connie Beardsley called attention to the invitation to the dedication of Lloyd Hamrol's sculpture in Stagecoach Park, Friday, August 4, 1989, 5:30 p.m., with a special jazz concert to be held following the ded I cat I on. Ms. Beardsley asked the Commission for Input on whether they wanted to have refreshments for the dedication. Commission suggestions consisted of rock candy, a rock wrapped In saran wrap. The suggestion was made to have the Arts Associates give Input as to their ability to help with the dedication ceremony at Stagecoach Park on August 4, 1989. Ms. Beardsley asked the Commissioners to attend the dedication and stated she would Invite ex-Commissioners Brlerley, Roston and Frye to attend. A letter will be sent to David Bradstreet telling him the Commission wishes to recognize the Parks and Recreation Commission, and Council Members will also be asked to speak. The artist, Lloyd Hamrol, will give a short speech describing h I s work . Commissioner Straub volunteered to prepare the main entree for a picnic for the Commissioners and City Council, with others to supply the supportive dishes. The decision was made to have this picnic be Informal and to Include ex-Commissioners Brlerley, Roston and Frye. Ms. Beardsley reported that by the time she talked with the people Involved In the pump station, the Initial plans had been submitted. She felt It was too late to Include an artist without holding up construction. Mel lach BIschoff Ladouceur Straub X X X X X MINUTES July 13, 1989 ARTS COMMISSION Page 2 COMMISSIONERS OLD BUSINESS: KIOSK DESIGN - for approval, contingent on Library approval Commissioner Ladouceur gave the report, explaining why the artist was chosen. Connie Beards ley stated that If this Commission approves the artist, It will go to the Library Board next week for approval. In addition, they will be asked to appoint one of their Members to be on the Committee to work on the kiosk proposal. She added that the Arts Associates are gearing up for a fundraiser to raise funds for the kiosk. This Commission Is to pay for the delsgn fee and the Associates will pay for the construction of the kiosk. The Arts Commission accepted hiring Nan Robertson to develop the design of the kiosk to be placed at the Library. CURATOR - Temporary Sculpture Exhibition - for approval Commissioner Mellach gave the report, stating that there had been a discussion about carrying the exhibition for a full year, but It was thought that was too long a time for the exhibition and would result In too much work for the curator for the amount of money available. She said that a three-month period was decided upon, and four people were Invited to submit a proposal. Only two people responded, and the proposal of Richard Stephens, Curator, was chosen, and Is being presented today for approval. The suggestion was made to have the exhibition start In January of 1990, and extend through March or April. The Arts Commission approved the selection of Richard Stephens, Curator, for the 3rd Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, to start In January 1990 and extend through March or Aprl 1 . Commissioner Ladouceur suggested that the schools be more Involved In providing tours for the students, The suggestion was made to have slides taken to the schools, and the suggestion was made to organize a treasure hunt for the children at each art piece to help get them Interested In the artwork. Connie Beards ley said the Arts Associates were not interested In doing the child's project again, as they felt It was a tremendous amount of work for the results, and they wanted to concentrate on the exhibition Itself. Mel lach BIschoff Ladouceur Straub Me i lach BIschoff Ladouceur Straub X X X X X X X X X X MINUTES July 13, 1989 ARTS COMMISSION Page 3 COMMISSIONERS NEW BUSINESS: NEW LIBRARY - Publ ic Artist Selection Connie Beards ley reported that the Library has hired a consultant to work on the programming of space for the new library. She said it is the plan to get an artist involved in the new library, and she would like to set up a panel to select an artist now to work on this. There could possibly be more than one artist eventually, but one artist would be selected now to work with the architect over a one-year period. Ms. Beardsley stated she would like to have an Arts Commissioner serve on that panel, and Commissioner Ladouceur volunteered to represent the Commission. CARLSBAD/OCEANS IDE ART LEAGUE - gal lery space Connie Beardsley referred to the letter from Mayor Lewis to the Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League, copy of which was included in the packet. They would like to stay in the space they now occupy, but since it will no longer be rent-free, they had asked for assistance from the City of Carlsbad. It was stated that the Commission does have grant money they could apply for, but funds are very limited and would not be sufficient to cover rent. The Commission felt that other than trying to help them find different space, this Commission was limited in what they could do. Suggestions for possible space included the gallery area of the new Senior Center, the Granary in Magee Park and the train depot. Ms. Beardsley will report the ideas to the Art League and to the Mayor. Commissioner Straub stated that there should be a list of people who ask for space for art activities. Commissioner Bischoff stated that Carlsbad is in need of a public announcement system for use in the parks for concerts. He said this should be included in the long-range plan. Connie Beardsley said that the vacancy on the Arts Commission will be before Council this coming Tuesday. Commissioner Meilach requested that discussion of the meeting time for the Commission be placed on the Agenda for next month's meeting. ADJOURNMENT; By proper motion, the Meeting of July 13, 1989, was adjourned at 12:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, CONNIE BEARDSLEY Arts Manager Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk