HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-11-07; Arts Commission; MinutesMEETING OF:
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Call to Order
ARTS COMMISSION
CARLSBAD ARTS COMMISSION
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA
Chair Laurenn Barker called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Staff and guests:
Approval of Minutes
Commissioners Barker, Chamberlain, Jadhav, Markovits, Schmidt, Snyder & White
None
Cultural Arts Manager Richard Schultz; Community Arts Coordinator Megan Gilby:
Curator Karen McGuire, Community Arts Coordinator Laurette Garner; Senior Office
Specialist Sandra Riggins; Senior Office Specialist Jennifer Davidson; Curatorial Assistant
Nicole Bagley
The commissioners approved the minutes of Sept. 5, 2019 (5-0-0-2 with White and Markovits abstaining).
Public Comment
Don Christiansen, a former Carlsbad Historic Preservation commissioner, spoke of his desires to see the dead
eucalyptus tree or bench on Grand Ave. used for an artistic purpose due to the historic aspect of the trees.
Gary Nessim passed out a sample of ideas to turn former trees into public art and then spoke of his wishes to
see the eucalyptus trees turned into public art in the Village.
2020 Arts Commission Meeting Schedule
Manager Schultz distributed the 2020 Arts Commission meeting schedule. The January meeting will be
cancelled. Markovits/White (7-0-0-0) the White/Chamberlain (7-0-0-0).
Cultural Facilities Needs Assessment Update
Manager Schultz presented the results of the Cultural Facilities Needs Assessment as it was presented to City
Council.
Commissioner Schmidt expressed interest in seeing the new city hall facility include a cultural arts facility.
Commissioners asked questions regarding tourism and outdoor cultural arts/mixed usage.
Performing Arts Programs Update
Community Arts Coordinator Megan Gilby presented a recap of the 2019 TGIF Concerts in the Parks series and
the Ken Waldman Artist in Residence Program.
Business Outreach Update
Commissioner White reported about the presentation to the Chamber of Commerce Board made by Manager
Schultz. It was well received by the Chamber. Commissioner White had a follow up meeting with Walmart Labs
who expressed interest in being involved in receiving more information about Cultural Arts Events. They would
like to encourage employees to participate and volunteer in Cultural Arts.
Chair Report
Chair Barker is pleased about the efforts of the business outreach committee, artist and residency and all of the
other things implemented because of the Arts & Culture Master Plan. She encouraged the other commissioners
to speak out about the arts in the community as much as possible.
Cultural Arts Office Report
Manager Schultz announced that the Community Arts Grants panels will meet next week. The Community Arts
Grants committee members will look at the plan before it comes before the entire Commission.
Future meetings will include information regarding upcoming Gallery Exhibits, a return of the city's
communications team to discuss promotion, and an arts education conference attended by Laurette Garner and
the WAA Conference attended by Manager Schultz and Megan Gilby.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioners spoke of their ongoing community arts involvement and programs. Commissioner White
expressed interest in adding the artistic use of historic trees to a future agenda of the Arts Commission.
Manager Schultz suggested revisiting the issue when the Public Arts Coordinator position has been filled.
Adjournment
Chair Barker adjourned the meeting at 10:28 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
~
ndra Riggins N er~~
Sr. Office Specialist
With amendments by Jennifer Davidson