HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-07; Arts Commission; MinutesMEETING OF:
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CARLSBAD ARTS COMMISSION
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Carlsbad City Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA
Chair Aaron Alter called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Alter, Breslaw, Jadhav, Markovits, Schmidt and White
Absent: None
Staff and Presenters: Vincent Kitch; Cultural Arts Manager, Anne Gadwa Nicodemus; Principal Metris Arts
Consulting, Rachel Engh; Research Associate Metris Arts Consulting
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes for March 3, 2016 meeting were approved (White/Schmidt).
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
CHAIR'S REPORT
The chair's report and manager's report were moved forward on the agenda by vote of the commission.
( Schmidt/Ma rkovits)
Chair Alter attended the plein air exhibition at Deedie's House in Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. He reported
that many of the art pieces are well designed for the location. Chair Alter found the location difficult to find
and would like to see better signage on-site along with a detailed map on line to assist patrons in locating the
exhibition.
He also attended a high quality Mainly Mozart concert. Mainly Mozart received a community arts grant from
the City of Carlsbad.
MANAGER'S REPORT
Nearly 400 people attended the opening of the new exhibit in Deedie's House at Leo Carrillo Historic Park. The
exhibition was featured on the Sunday cover of the local north county section of the Union Tribune. Thank you
to Commissioners Schmidt and Alter for attending. This exhibition is open 12 p.m. -4 p.m. Thursday through
Sunday until the end of Aug.
Carlsbad City Council will appoint a new arts commissioner this week and the Arts Commission will be at full
capacity beginning in May.
The budgeting process is underway. Next year's request includes three budget enhancements for cultural arts;
$25,000 for TGIF related expenses which is needed due to increased TGIF related expenditures over the last
five years, $50,000 to increase community arts grant funding and $100,000 for public art projects outside the
1% for public art with a priority for temporary projects and potential permanent works at the libraries.
Commissioner Schmidt suggested that the budget should be funded at a higher rate. She is pleased with the
request for additional arts grants funding.
Kitch presented information and photos about the library remodel including updated timelines which include
the cultural arts staff who are normally located at the Carlsbad City Library to be temporarily relocating to the
Elmwood Street facility in mid-April. The Cultural Arts Office will move to the new location on Dove Lane in
late June 2016. Commissioner White asked if future Arts Commission meetings might be held at the Dove
Library complex. Kitch reported that this might be a possibility.
DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS
Manager Kitch presented the final presentation of the Aviara Community Park public art prior to a briefing
before City Council. This presentation looked at the history, funding and design concepts presented which
include two bronze sculptures representing the flora and fauna of the surrounding area.
The commissioners were introduced to representatives Anne Gadwa Nicodemus and Rachel Engh from Metris
Arts Consulting who will be working on the cultural plan for the city. The consultants reported on the work
product of their company and included the commissioners in a workshop where the commissioners were able
to share their understanding of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to cultural art in the City
of Carlsbad. They were also asked to brainstorm about stakeholders in the community that have an interest in
cultural arts and may be available for future interviews.
COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner White reported that New Village Arts will be presenting Big River, their largest production yet.
Big River promises to be an enjoyable production for everyone.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Alter adjourned the meeting at 11:00 a.m.
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