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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-09-03; Arts Commission; MinutesMINUTES Arts Commission Meeting September 3, 1998 • 4:30 p.m. City Council Chambers The Meeting Was Called To Order at 4:35 p.m. Present: Commissioners Wood, Chartier, Shaw, Pynes, Roberts Absent: Commissioners Lignante and Willis Approval of the Minutes On motion by Commissioner Chartier, the Minutes of August 6, 1998 were amended to change Commissioner Chartier's vote to indicate accepting T.J. Dixon/James Nelson's design with the change of substituting a junior golfer for the caddy. AYES: Commissioners Wood, Pynes, Shaw, Chartier, Roberts OLD BUSINESS Sculpture Garden Exhibition Mrs. Beardsley introduced Annette Ridenour from Aesthetics, Inc. who was hired as the curator for the Sculpture Garden exhibition. Eight concrete pads for sculptures are available. The first exhibition is scheduled to be a year long. Aesthetics, Inc. has done work for many corporations and knows many San Diego area artists. Ms. Ridenour curated a temporary exhibition for the City of Carlsbad in 1989. Ms. Ridenour stated her vision for the sculpture garden was to use the exhibition as an educational venue for the City. The intimacy of the garden created greater opportunities for people rather than placing the art in parks. She further explained that she felt that looking at art and creating art is healing. The theme for the Sculpture Garden's exhibition is "The Art of Healing: Wind, Water and Relaxation". She then showed Commissioners the works of the eight artists that she proposed to have commissioned for the exhibition. Bruce Johnson, had several works available from which to choose. The Commission was asked to choose one or more if it so desired. Italo Scanga presented three metal trees. The Commission was asked to choose one for the exhibition. Other artists were Ellen Phillips, who is creating a site specific sculpture, Alber De Matteis, who is proposing a water fountain, and Ross Barrable, who is proposing a wind harp. Jeff Laudenslager is proposing a wind sculpture and Robert Miley is creating a stone sculpture/fountain. Commissioner Pynes asked how the "commission" worked. Ms. Ridenour explained that each artist was being asked to install his/her piece for one year for $ 1,000 and to collect the piece at the end of the year if not sold. Arcs Commission Minutes - September 3, 1998 Commissioner Chartier asked if the artists who presented more that one sculpture had groupings or could each artwork stand alone. Commissioner Pynes asked if benches would be placed in the Sculpture Garden. Mrs. Beardsley responded that she will contact the Parks department for temporary ones until the Arts Office can arrange to purchase permanent ones, or perhaps use benches as a fund- raising tool. On motion by Commissioner Pynes, all eight artists presented were selected to participate in the first exhibition of the Carlsbad Sculpture Garden. AYES: Commissioners Wood, Pynes, Shaw, Roberts, Chartier Chair Wood then asked the Commission to select one artwork from Bruce Johnson. It was decided to also select a "backup" artwork from Mr. Johnson in case the first piece selected did not work with the rest of the exhibition. The Commission was asked to take a vote on "Wind Tool" and the "Traveller". The Commission voted 3-2 in favor of the "Traveller". Chair Wood asked the Commission to also vote on one of Italo Scanga's works. The Commission voted 3-2 on the middle piece. Status of Temporary Art Exhibition Mrs. Beardsley informed the Commission that the City had appropriated funds for the Temporary Art Exhibition. This exhibition has evolved over the years, and now has between two and three exhibitions per year. The Arts Office has placed artworks around the City. The exhibition has been well received, but requires a lot of work by staff. There have been problems with vandalism and finding display areas. There is a demand for two dimensional work, but there is a lack of appropriate space. The Arts Office is using some of the funds from the Temporary Art Exhibition for the Sculpture Garden. The Arts Office will also place temporary art in other areas if opportunities arise. Arts Commission Workshop The workshop will take place on November 5, in place of the Commission's November meeting. The agenda for the workshop will focus on a single item: Getting out the message about the arts in Carlsbad, and what that message should be. COMMITTEE REPORTS Chair's Report Chair Wood stated the last jazz concert had the biggest attendance ever. Arts Office staff, Arts Commission Minutes - September 3, 1998 2 Connie, Colleen, Naomi, Cheryl and Sherry along with the Arts Associates work hard on this successful event during the concert season. He reported the City Council approved the Caballeros Gates. The Boards and Commission's annual dinner will take place in October. He announced a Temporary Art Exhibition reception is scheduled for September 24 in the Library Courtyard. The Commission's October meeting will be held on site of the new Library for a tour of the gallery. A Commissioner will be appointed to the grants panel committee at the October meeting. Manager's Report Mrs. Beardsley stated that there was a new gallery brochure and thanked Commissioner Chartier for his assistance. The shows for the gallery have been scheduled. Visiting artist in residence Yaelisa is scheduled for October 10-13. The Arts Office and North County Lifeline received a Critical Hours grant for after school arts programming at Valley Jr. High. Facilities Report Commissioner Chartier reported that a Facilities Committee was appointed by City Council approximately 10 years ago. The meetings were put in the background during the economic crises until recently. The committee met with Assistant City Manager Frank Mannen in August. Mr. Mannen briefed Committee members on what was happening in the City and where potential facilities may exist. It was determined by the Committee that it knows what is needed but City Council needs to be convinced that the public needs what the Committee is proposing. The Committee's next step is to identify user groups. Arts Education Report The first meeting of the School/Community Arts Education Advisory Committee took place at NAMM recently. The status of the district arts education plan was presented to the school board in June. No action has been taken as of yet. Ms. Pynes reminded Commissioners to continue to write letters to the Board or Administration requesting sequential music education by a credentialed teacher and to attend CUSD Board meetings. Arts Associates Report President Barbara Nolder thanked all that helped with the fund-raising during the jazz concerts. It was a very successful year. The Associates are earmarking funds towards the "founder's club" level for the gallery. The Associates will be participating in the November 1st Street Faire. The membership form is being revised as they are looking for more active participation. The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m. Arts Commission Minutes - September 3, 1998 3