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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-11-05; Arts Commission; MinutesMINUTE S MEETING OF: ARTS COMMISSION DATE OF MEETING: November 5, 1992 TIME OF MEETING: 4:00 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Manager's Conference Room CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Ladouceur called the Meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Ladouceur, Portera, Straub, Wood and Wrench. Commissioner Spencer arrived at 4:33 p.m. Absent: Commissioner Batter. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Commissioner Wood, the Minutes of the October 1,1992, meeting were approved as amended. AYES: Ladouceur, Portera, and Wood ABSTAIN: Straub and Wrench COMMITTEE REPORTS: Chairperson's Report Chairperson Ladouceur stated that the production by the Highbrow Playreaders on October 23,1992, was well received. Chairperson Ladouceur reported that the Arts Office was planning to hold a Christmas party for Carlsbad Arts Organizations staff and would like to know if the Commission would like to participate. Consensus of the Commission was yes. Connie Beardsley will report on the proposed Christmas party at the December meeting. The tentative plans are to hold the party on December 17, 1992, at the Arts Office. Commissioner Portera will have a show from November 8 through December 11,1992, at the Keller Art Gallery, 3900 Lomaland, San Diego, entitled "Change In Sight". Chairperson Ladouceur reported there will be an opening of a new show at the Vista Gallery on November 20, 1992, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. She stated that one of the duties of the Arts Commission is to educate the public--both young and old--about the arts, and if there is a program any Commissioner is interested in, she encouraged them to be present. Mrs. Ladouceur said that it is very important for the Commissioners to be present at as many art functions as possible. r< November 5, 1992 ARTS COMMISSION Page 2 Manager's Report Connie Beardsley reported that she had met with DeLoss McGraw and discussed the new Library art work. She had samples of the paper to be used on the book and samples of the way the book will be laid out. Mr. McGraw is about to go to press on the book and Ms. Beardsley had asked him whether the Commission could see how it was going to look. There will be text on one page and an original painting on the next one. Ms. Beardsley asked whether Commissioners would be interested in a visit to the bindery. She will let the Commissioners know when this has been organized. Ms. Beardsley gave an update on the Streetscape, Phase V, which involves Carlsbad Village Drive from the freeway to Neiman's. Permission was refused by CalTrans for a marker at the freeway entrance, and as far as other markers, the new Housing and Redevelopment Director prefers to ask City Council to place the funds into a special fund earmarked for public art. The Master Plan for the Redevelopment Area is being worked on, and there will be opportunities for public art to be a part of that plan. James Hubbell has a marker at the divider as you enter the Redevelopment Area going west on Carlsbad Village Drive, which is similar to the one as you enter from Oceanside. This is in the median planter. The entryway to Rotary Park and fences will be eliminated. Ms. Beardsley continued, stating that she had talked with Andrea Blum and there has been no decision on removing the bars on the north end of the Split Pavilion. Ms. Blum feels that the planting needs to grow more before making any decision. Ms. Beardsley stated that the Kite Festival has been canceled, since there are no funds and Hope Wrisley did not want to Chair the Committee and work on fundraising. Arts Education Task Force Report Chairperson Ladouceur reported on an October 26, 1992, meeting where the Arts Education goal statements were reviewed. The Task Force discussed the economic factors that affect the schools. Arts in the schools was discussed, including how the voucher plan might affect the schools. The program at Hope Elementary School was discussed and the consensus of the group was that for a program to be successful in any school, the Principal had to be very involved and interested. The goals and objectives will be re-worded and a plan for the schools at the next meeting, November 16. Carrillo Ranch Commissioner Wrench reviewed with the Commissioners the reasons for the Committee's formation originally, stating that they were to help staff in negotiating with the developers for the dedication of the parcels of land surrounding the Ranch. He stated that the consensus of that Committee is that Carrillo Ranch should be a passive park, a beautiful spot encompassing historic documents and buildings and open space. The Committee hopes to compile a report of all the meetings held and the decisions made in order to have the report available before any actual work is begun on the park. Mr. Wrench said there is good support for a general purpose educational area in the park, but he doubts there will be a major theater or gallery, due to the lack of space. In reply to query about the buildings, Mr. Wrench stated there is no master plan for the buildings, other than to restore the present buildings. He said that if any new buildings are to be added, they should be designed to be very interactive with the space. Novembers, 1992 ARTS COMMISSION Page 3 Fundraisinq Commissioner Wrench reported that the Committee has met twice to discuss funding for the Pops Concert next year. Staff has secured the concurrence of other City Departments and the property owners at the Saoga (formerly Sammis) property. Parking is available and does not present a problem for the Police Department. Mr. Wrench said that the Committee is working on contacting key people in the area with a well thought out marketing plan. Arts Associates Norm Dolnick reported on the Speakers Series, which will consist of four lectures and demonstrations, starting in January at the Cultural Center. He listed the programs and stated that the programs will be free with an Arts Associates membership, or $15 per program. The brochure will be available in December. OLD BUSINESS: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: There were no requests to address the Commission on a non-agenda item. NEW BUSINESS: Children's Museum Cathy Boyle stated she is a parent helping to create a Children's Museum in Carlsbad. She explained the proposed areas that would be included in such a museum and told of museums in other cities that she has visited. In reply to query about the cost of such a museum, she felt it would take $40,000 to open the museum. She explained plans to hold fundraisers. She is negotiating at present with the City on obtaining a piece of property to house the museum and is having some problems. The Commissioners thought it was a wonderful idea and offered to help, if they could. Temporary Rotating Sculpture Exhibition Connie Beardsley stated that she would like to proceed with the proposed Exhibition, if the Commission approves. She said that such the temporary exhibition was eliminated from the budget, she would like to have a rotating exhibition, with the art changing every three or six months. There are artists willing to donate their work on a temporary basis. Concrete pads and insurance are the expenses. Ms. Beardsley stated that the area in front of City Hall where the xeriscape is to be installed is a possibility for a spot to display the art. Calavera Hills Park was suggested as a possible location for art. Ms. Beardsley stated that the selection of artwork could be made by staff or there could be a panel. Ms. Beardsley further stated that she would suggest to the Arts Associates funding the insurance for the exhibit. Commissioner Straub suggested having some artwork in the Village area, and suggested several locations there. November 5, 1992 ARTS COMMISSION Page 4 The Commissioners were requested to give ideas to the Arts Office as to locations for the artwork and any suggestions they might have with regard to the program. The suggestion was made to eliminate the word "Temporary" and call it the Rotating Sculpture Exhibition. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Wood, the Arts Commission instructed staff to proceed with the Rotating Sculpture Exhibition. AYES: Ladouceur, Portera, Spencer, Straub, Wood and Wrench ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of November 5, 1992, was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, CONNIE BEARDSLEY Arts Manager Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk EVERY DAY IS ANOTHER ADVENTURE AT' THE CARLSBAD CHILDREN'S MUSEUM! The Carlsbad Children's Museum is proud to offer fun and adven- turous exhibits for a unique hands-on learning experience. Science, history, arts, and environmental awareness will be presented in an imaginative, playful way to encourage and chal- lenge growing minds. The young and the young at heart will enjoy discovering, our exhibits that invite exploration and investiga- tion . CASTLE PLAY *** beckons you to don a princess gown and step back into King Arthur's time of medieval enchantment. KID'S MARKETPLACE *** shrinks the size of a grocery store and introduces recycling as an example of preserving earth's re- sources . CREATIVE CORNER *** invites one and all to create an original masterpiece in craft projects that change weekly. MIRROR MAGIC *** encourages participants to play mirror tic-tac- toe or find a rainbow formed by a prism. Here children can learn about themselves as individuals, as playmates, or community and world citizens. CARLSBAD CHILDREN'S MUSEUM NEEDS YOU TO HELP IT GROW!! Join our family today: *** Enjoy yearlong admission to our dynamic museum *** Newsletter to keep your family up-to-date with our exciting new developments and special events *** Exclusive invitations to preview new exhibits *** Discounts for birthday parties Today's admission can be applied toward your family membership for a whole year of fun! TEMPORARY ROTATING SCULPTURE EXHIBITION Instead of commissioning artists to design and construct artworks for exhibition within the City, the Arts Commission proposes to arrange for artists to loan existing artworks to the City for display at pre-designed locations. Modest size concrete pads would be installed at four locations to facilitate the installation and security of artworks. Each installation would be changes every four months, thus insuring a variety of medial and styles. Each work would be insured for the wholesale value and artists would be responsible for installation and removal of their works. Artists would be expected to their works at no charge. The City would be expected to cover insurance costs and labeling. Who: How: Local and regional artists Art would be installed by the artist under the direction of the Arts Office staff. Arts Office will insurance. When: Every four months Where: Possible locations: City Hall Xeriscape area City Library - east entrance area Carlsbad Arts Office Carlsbad Safety Center Community Development Building (Las Palmas) Carlsbad Research Center or other industrial site Budget: Insurance (Estimated): $1,500-$2,000 per year Concrete Pads $500 10/28/92 Tempscul