HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-04-05; Arts Commission; MinutesMEETING OF:
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PLACE OF MEETING:
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CARLSBAD ARTS COMMISSION DATE
Thursday, Apr. 5, 2018
Board Room
Carlsbad City Library
1775 Dove Lane
Carlsbad, CA
Chair Cathy Breslaw called the meeting to order at 9:15 a.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Staff:
Commissioners Breslaw, Jadhav, Markovits, Schmidt, Snyder & White
Commissioners Barker
Cultural Arts Manager Richard Schultz; Senior Office Specialist Sandra
Riggins; Programs and Venues Coordinator Karen McGuire
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
By proper motion, the minutes of the Arts Commission meeting of Feb. 1, 2018 were approved as
amended {4-0-2-1 Markovits and Snyder abstain, Barker absent)
By proper motion, the minutes of the Arts Commission workshop of Mar. 8, 2018 were approved as
amended {4-0-2-1 Jadhav and Snyder abstain, Barker absent)
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
WELCOME TO NEW AND REAPPOINTED COMMISSIONERS
Chair Breslaw thanked Aaron Alter for his years of service in the Arts Commission and welcomed
reappointed commissioner Jenna Jadhav and new commissioner Bryan Snyder. Commissioner Snyder
introduced himself and briefly described his involvement in the art community.
PUBLIC ART UPDATE: AVIARA AND PINE AVENUE COMMUNITY PARKS
The artwork for Aviara Community Park is completed and is safely stored by the artist waiting
completion of the park estimated for May 2019.
The work on the new community center and work at Pine Avenue Community park are on track for a
May 19th grand opening. Commissioner Breslaw recommended a video be made of the construction
of the willow dome.
ARTS & CULTURE PLAN UPDATE
Manager Schultz updated the commissioners on the Arts & Culture Plan. The plan previews were
released on April 2 and surveys will be open for comment until April 13.
CHAIR'S REPORT
Chair Breslaw expressed that the March 8 Arts Commission workshop was very beneficial
and was pleased that the Arts Commission had an opportunity for input.
CULTURAL ARTS MANAGER REPORT
Manager Schultz reported on recent and upcoming events with highlights including near capacity
audiences at Foreign Film Fridays, doubling of attendance at Starring Artists and over 1,450
participants in the California History & Art program at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park.
Upcoming training of commissioners from the City Clerk's Office will include a review of the Ralph
M. Brown Act and City of Carlsbad meeting protocol. Date and time to be determined.
COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner White announced the upcoming shows of New Village Arts, Men on Boats and Avenue
Q.
Commissioner Markovits requested that the Arts & Culture Plan be written in a more user-friendly
way and requested that any items that are going to be discussed be sent to the commissioners earlier.
Commissioner Jadhav, who was instrumental in the collaboration between Cannon Gallery's Prom
Dress: Seventeen on Being 17 exhibition and Carlsbad High School's Film Academy, expressed a desire
to initiate more collaboration between the city and other arts organizations.
Commissioner Snyder reported on his art projects, an Easter egg project, mural projects at Aviara
Middle School and Pacific Ridge and an interview with CBS news.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Breslaw adjourned the meeting at 10:54 a.m.
Respectfully submitted, <:~~-.
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Sr. Office Specialist