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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-06; Arts Commission; MinutesMINUTES Carlsbad Arts Commission January 6, 2005 Present: Commissioners Hill, Francis, Iserloth, Okamoto, Juncal Commissioner Shaw arrived at 8:13 am. Commissioner Carrillo arrived at 8:20 am. Chair Hill called the Meeting to Order at 8:00 am. Minutes For Approval On motion by Commissioner Iserloth, the Minutes of December 2004 were approved. New Business Chair Hill informed the Commission he was presenting Item No. Ill first on the Agenda. Presentation bvSan Dieguito Performing Arts Association Representing SDPAA were Libby Scott and Jeff Brooks, who gave a brief history of SDPAA and explained its mission. Arts Commission Representation at Arts Associates Meetings Chair Hill reported that the President of the Carlsbad Arts Associates is proposing to change the current role of the Arts Commissioner appointed to this organization from "ex-officio" to "observer." It is unclear whether the entire Arts Associates Board is in agreement with this proposal. After much discussion, the Commissioners were concerned about the change stating they saw the Commission representative as a liaison to exchange information. The Commissioners also wanted further clarification on why this change is being made. Chair Hill stated he would discuss this issue again with the Arts Associates President and return to the Commission with the information. Community Arts Grants Chair Hill urged Commissions to attend performances of those organizations who received awards and report back to the Commission on these activities. He further invited Commissioners to review the list (in agenda packet). Mr. Gordon asked the Commission to let him know which group(s) each of them would like to "audit." Commissioner Okamoto asked if a calendar of the upcoming events could be made available at the next meeting. Feedback to the Commission on the grantee 's events will be treated informally. Roles and Responsibilities of Arts Commissioners Chair Hill stated he saw the Arts Commission meetings as a way to inform and become knowledgeable about arts and culture in the City. Commissioner Shaw stated she would like the Commission to become more involved in advocacy in support of the arts at the Federal, State and local level. Chair Hill asked for further explanation. Ms. Shaw replied that having a Commission representative act as a liaison to report to the Commission on upcoming legislation and becoming a member of an organization such as the California Association of Local Arts Agencies. Public Comment No comment was given. Commission Reports Chair's Report Chair Hill announced he is changing the "Chair's Report" to "Commissioners' Reports." Manager's Report Peter Gordon reported the 2004 Invitation Exhibition closes Friday, January 14. The Victor Raphael: Space Fields exhibition opens on January 22. The reception will be held from 5-7 pm. The artist will give a lecture in the Schulman Auditorium at 4 pm. The Arts Associates will hold its annual meeting at 3 pm. The deadline for the Juried Biennial is January 12. Opera lectures begin on January 29 at 10 am. The opera caravan with the San Diego Opera is very popular. Mr. Gordon handed out a roster of Commissioners attending the upcoming community arts meetings. He stated staff was compiling data from the brainstorming sessions. Mr. Gordon also gave Commissioners a handout that contained brief biographies on each Commissioner to review. This handout would be incorporated into a grant application the Arts Office was preparing. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 am.