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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-11-05; Arts Commission; MinutesMINUTES Arts Commission November 5. 2001 • Arts Office Conference Room, 2955 Elmwood The Meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. Present: Commissioners Jen Meld, Felicia Shaw, George Willis, Gary Hill, Susan Pynes and Bill Lignante. Absent: Commissioner Rulledge. Approval of Minutes. On motion by Commissioner Hill the Minutes of October 4, 2001 were unanimously approved. Old Business Sculpture Garden Exhibitions Arts Manager Connie Beardsley explained to Commissioners the issues regarding establishing a policy along with mission and goals for the Sculpture Garden. Discussion ensued among the Commission on how to approve artwork for each exhibit. Mrs. Beardsley stated she felt the Commission should first establish the goals for the Garden. Commissioner Shaw stated the Commission should go forward with this discussion understanding its role is advisory. Commissioners polled among themselves their goals for the Garden: Commissioner Held, Community enjoyment, Education, Opportunities for emerging artists Commissioner Hill, Community enjoyment, Education Commissioner Shaw, Education Commissioner Willis, Contemporary, Material expressions Commissioner Lignante, Community enjoyment, Education Commissioner Shaw expressed she would like to see the Arts Office outline more specific information on the Sculpture Garden exhibitions. Mrs. Beardsley informed the Commission that curator Anna O'Cain is still willing to continue curating the exhibit brought before the Commission at its October meeting. After discussion, several Commissioners stated they would like to see curators of the Sculpture Garden be required to have better artists' renderings and a paragraph description by the artist describing his/her artwork when this item comes before them. On motion by Commissioner Shaw the Arts Office staff is responsible for contracting the Curator and the Commission's role is to approve the theme and proposed artists. Motion failed due to a lack of a second. Commissioner Held requested a group vote: All in favor of approving a Curator based on the recommendation of the Arts Office. Ayes: None Noes: Unanimous Chair Pyncs stated she fell (he Arts Commission should make the decision to accept or not accept the current proposed exhibition by Curator Anna O'Cain. Commissioner Hill motioned the Arts Commission accept the works submitted to the Commission by Anna O'Cain. Ayes: Commissioners Hill, Lignante Noes: Commissioners Shaw, Held, Willis Commissioner Held motioned the Ails Commission explore the possibility of an alternative show as suggested by the Arts Office staff. Ayes: Commissioners Held, Shaw, Willis Noes: Commissioners Hill, Lignante Commissioner Hill motioned to give the Arts Office staff the responsibility for selecting the curator and the exhibition. Ayes: Commissioner Hill Noes: Commissioners Held, Willis, Lignante, Shaw Commissioner Hill motioned to table the process on the Sculpture Garden until the December meeting for additional discussion. Ayes: Unanimous Noes: None New Business Connie Beardsley announced that Tonya Rodzach has been hired as the Community Arts Coordinator for Arts Education. Appointment of Commissioner to 2002 Arts Grant Panel Chair Pynes appointed Commissioner Scott Rutledge to serve as the second Arts Commission representative on this panel. No Public Comment was given. Committee Reports Arts Associates Report President Daphne Oilman announced the Arts Associates will be holding a holiday membership drive. The meeting adjourned at 5:44. October. 30, 2001 Attachment to Carlsbad Arts Commission Policy Discussion on the Sculpture Garden The Sculpture Garden is a space for temporary exhibitions, one (1) year in length. It is an approved budget item and because it is temporary, Arts Commission and City Council is not required. It is important for the Arts Commission to recommend policies for the Sculpture Garden.