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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-08-03; Arts Commission; MinutesMINUTES Carlsbad Arts Commission August 3, 2006 Carlsbad Council Chambers Call to Order Commissioners Present: Frances Carrillo, Heath Fox, Rita Francis, Ron Juncal, Barbara Iserloth, DeForest Sherman Vice Chair Juncal called the Meeting to Order at 9:03 a.m. Minutes for Approval I. On motion by Commissioner Iserloth, the Arts Commission approved the June 1, 2006 Minutes. New Business II. Introduction of New Arts Commissioner Vice Chair Juncal introduced Heath Fox, new Arts Commissioner. Commissioner Fox gave a brief description of his background. Chairman Hill arrived at 9:08 a.m. III. Review of public comments and recommendation to City Council regarding the public art components for Alga Norte Park. Peter Gordon, Arts Manager, introduced the presentation by reminding the Commissioners that they first saw these designs on September 2, 2004. At that time, they voted 4 - 0 to approve the design concept and request staff put the artwork on display for public comment. Mr. Gordon reported that the design concepts had been put out on public display at the Stagecoach Community Center and Dove Library, two weeks at each site, and the public comment totals from Carlsbad residents were: 37 positive (64%), 11 mixed (19%), and 10 negative (17%). There were also 20 responses not about the design concept and 23 responses from non-residents, which followed closely the percentages of the resident responses. Scott Bradstreet, Park Planner, then gave an overview of the park's development process and responded to inquiries by the Arts Commission. Mr. Bradstreet explained that Alga Norte Park will be located between Bressi Ranch and La Costa Greens. Paul Hobson, the public artist working with the design team on this project, then presented his work for a second time. He informed the Commission that he was selected early in the planning of the park project and that enabled him to work closely with the park architects to integrate his ideas into the overall park design. He felt that he was able to bring some added vitality and energy to the design team's vision, especially when it came to adding color to the project. Hobson explained that he had reviewed the public comments and after extensive discussions with the City's Risk Manager about children possibly climbing on the "towel stack" components, decided to make some changes to that work. Commissioner DeForest stated that there were climbing possibilities all over public parks and that lots of things can be climbed on. The artist agreed but explained that even though he had made the changes, he felt the intent and integrity of the work remained, and in fact would now be of a more "functional" nature, having changed from a sculptural towel "stack" to towel "seating units." On Motion by Commissioner Hill, with a second by Commissioner Juncal, the Arts Commission recommended that City Council approve the public art concepts designed by Mr. Hobson for the Alga Norte Park by a vote of 7 - 0. IV. Presentation on ArtSplash 2006. Joni Miringoff and Sue Duerst of the ArtSplash Committee presented a video prepared by Val Brown, Video Production Manager, titled, "ArtSplash - A Family Adventure" and gave a summary of the activities planned for ArtSplash 2006. Old Business V. Review of current committees and appointments - and new assignments. Committee assignments as of August 2006: Arts-in-Education Advisory Committee Fran Carrillo Rita Francis Gallery Advisory Committee Rita Francis Barbara Iserloth Heath Fox Community Arts Grants Peer Review Panel for 2006 Awards Fran Carrillo Ron Juncal Rita Francis (alternate) Acquisitions Committee Sherman DeForest Heath Fox Public Art Selection Committees Golf Course (in production) Bill Lignante Alga Norte (recommendation going to City Council) Scott Rutledge Fire Station #6 (recommendation going to City Council) Kelvin Okamoto Learning Center (pending) Barbara Iserloth Hidden Canyon Community Park (completed) Rita Francis Pine Avenue Park (completed) Felicia Shaw Coastal Rail Trail (completed) Gary Hill Aviara Community Park (completed) Arthur Wood Committee Reports Commissioners reported on their respective committees. Chairman Hill suggested a presentation be developed for a future meeting on the economic impact of the arts on a community. Peter Gordon, Arts Manager, reported on the new Cannon Art Gallery exhibition, Picking Up The Pieces, and that there were still four more TGIF concerts for 2006. 2006 AMERICANS ARTSfor the The Creative Industries in CA State House District 74 Representative Mark Wyland This Creative Industries report offers a research-based approach to understanding the scope and economic importance of the arts in CA State House District 74. The creative industries are composed of arts-centric businesses that range from nonprofit museums, symphonies, and theaters to for-profit film, architecture, and advertising companies. The creative industries are the high-octane fuel that drives the "information economy"- fastest growing segment of the nation's economy. -the Nationally, there are 548,000 businesses in the U.S. involved in the creation or distribution of the arts that employ 2.9 million people—4.3 percent of all businesses and 2.2 percent of all employees. The creative industries have remained strong in comparison to business trends nationally. Between 2004 and 2006, a time when the total number of U.S. businesses dropped 0.2 percent, arts businesses decreased just 0.12 percent. Similarly, while employment nationally fell 5.6 percent during the same time period, arts employment dipped just 3.7 percent. The source for these data is Dun & Bradstreet, the most comprehensive and trusted source for business information in the U.S. As of January 2006, CA State House District 74 is home to 1,469 arts-related businesses that employ 5,228 people. These arts-centric businesses play an important role in building and sustaining economic vibrancy. They employ people, spend money locally, generate government revenue, and are a cornerstone of tourism and economic development. The map below provides a clear picture of the creative industries in CA State House District 74, with each dot representing an arts-centric business. 1,469 Arts-Related Businesses in CA State House District 74 Employ 5,228 People Arts-Related Business • Museum/Collections O Performing Arts • Visual/Photography • Film, Radio, TV © Design/Publishing • Arts Schools/Services W&ti*' ""*«?*• «&*****> *»^"x T T AV** ^ *^ ^»K *» *»».* * i» * * ? J .*^•>> iMapData, In AMERICANS for the I Arts-Related Businesses and Employment in CA State House District 74 January 2006 2006 Museums and Collections Museums Zoos and Botanical Historical Society Performing Arts Music Theater Dance Services & Facilities Performers Visual Arts/Photography Crafts Visual Arts Photography Services Film, Radio and TV Motion Pictures Television Radio Design and Publishing Architecture Design Publishing Advertising Arts Schools and Services Arts Councils Arts Schools and Instruction GRAND TOTAL BUSINESSES 18 14 1 •->j 200 129 2 1 40 28 532 47 63 330 92 185 162 15 8 496 119 256 14 107 38 1 37 1,469 ' EMPLOYEES 245 226 14 5 713 407 12 2 196 96 1,678 116 82 1,201 279 813 713 83 17 1,704 435 527 73 669 75 2 73 5,228 Note: As the source of these data is based solely on businesses that have registered with Dun & Bradstreet, our analyses indicate an under-representation of nonprofit arts organizations and individual artists. Therefore, this Creative Industries report should be considered a conservative estimate. www.AmericansForTheArts.org 2006 AMERICANS fbfthe t Arts-Related Business and Employment in CA State House District 74 2004 to 2006 CATEGORY Museums and Collections Museums Zoos and Botanical Historical Society Performing Arts Music Theater Dance Services & Facilities Performers Visual Arts/Photography Crafts Visual Arts Photography Services Film, Radio and TV Motion Pictures Television Radio Design and Publishing Architecture Design Publishing Advertising Arts Schools and Services Arts Councils Arts Schools and Instruction GRAND TOTAL BUSINESSES 2004 2006 % Change 21 18 -14.29% 16 2 ^>j 199 128 1 1 39 30 554 53 64 341 96 186 161 15 10 481 107 240 22 112 32 1 31 1,473 14 1 ^>j 200 129 2 1 40 28 532 47 63 330 92 185 162 15 8 496 119 256 14 107 38 1 37 1,469 -12.50% -50.00% 0.00% 0.50% 0.78% 100.00% 0.00% 2.56% -6.67% -3.97% -11.32% -1.56% -3.23% -4.17% -0.54% 0.62% 0.00% -20.00% 3.12% 11.22% 6.67% -36.36% -4.46% 18.75% 0.00% 19.35% -0.27% EMPLOYEES 2004 2006 % Change 247 245 -0.81% 226 16 5 677 439 6 2 174 56 1,976 179 92 1,473 232 860 786 50 24 1,626 403 502 138 583 73 2 71 5,459 226 14 5 713 407 12 2 196 96 1,678 116 82 1,201 279 813 713 83 17 1,704 435 527 73 669 75 2 73 5,228 0.00% -12.50% 0.00% 5.32% -7.29% 100.00% 0.00% 12.64% 71.43% -15.08% -35.20% -10.87% -18.47% 20.26% -5.47% -9.29% 66.00% -29.17% 4.80% 7.94% 4.98% -47.10% 14.75% 2.74% 0.00% 2.82% -4.23% Data Source D&B January 2006 & January 2004 www.AmericansForTheArts.org