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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Arts Commission - Meeting Date: 9/16/2009 CITY OF GLENDALE,ARIZONA MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING FOR THE ARTS COMMISSION HELD WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2009 LIBRARY BOARD CONFERENCE ROOM SECOND FLOOR 5959 WEST BROWN STREET The meeting was called to order at 3:59 p.m. by Chairperson Darrell Criswell. Commission members, Manuel Burruel, M.B. Finnerty, Winifred Kultala, and Enid Spear were in attendance. Representing city staff were Sue Komemicky, Library and Arts Director, Sandra Keely, Public Art Coordinator and J. Gibran Villalobos, Gallery/Collections Coordinator. INTRODUCTIONS New Arts Commission member Scott Mink representing the Ocotillo district was introduced. The Commissioners welcomed Commissioner Mink. PUBLIC COMMETS At this time the Commission will hear comments from the public; however, the Commission may not discuss or consider items not appearing on the agenda unless an actual emergency exists. There were no public comments. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES A MOTION was MADE by Commission member Spear to APPROVE the minutes of the August 19, 2009, Art Commission Meeting with a revision that the Arts Commissioners presented Mr. Gulbranson with a farewell gift at the last Arts Commission meeting. The MOTION was SECONDED by Commission member Burruel and carried unanimously. DISCUSSION ON ARTS COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE The Commissioners facilitated a discussion concerning the current Arts Commission meeting schedule. It was suggested by Chairman Darrell Criswell, to schedule meetings every other month since many of the art projects were on hold because of the budget situation. Commissioner Burruel agreed, but asked that staff continue to keep them updated with any developments via e-mail. Everyone agreed. The Commissioners agreed to hold a special meeting in October, followed by a regularly scheduled meeting in November. Additionally, the December meeting will be cancelled and next year's meetings will be held every other month, unless noted. A MOTION was MADE by Commission member Finnerty to APPROVE the revision for next year's Arts Commission meeting schedule, of meetings to be held every other month unless noted. The MOTION was SECONDED by Commission member Burruel and carried unanimously. STAFF REPORTS/UPDATES Performing arts Event schedule: • Ballet Arizona: Sunday, 9/27: 7pm Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area, Glendale. 1 • Phoenix Symphony Woodwind Ensemble: Desert Garden Elementary School at 9.30am and 10.30am on Wednesday October 7th 2009. • Phoenix Conservatory of Music after school program begins at Bicentennial South Elementary School September 08th Taiko and World Music. They will provide 24-31 visits throughout 2009/2010 school year. Public Arts Projects Ms. Sandra Keely, Public Art Coordinator, presented this agenda item. She reported that the Jan and Blues Festival's Request for Qualification has been sent out with a deadline of October 6, 2009. She commented that very soon, she will be assembling a panel to oversee this item. The Public Memorial project had been approved and work has begun. She will be updating the Commission on any new progress. The 2010 summer arts camp program has been finalized. The Parks and Recreation Department will be handling the camps on-line registration. She also reported on Mr. Gustavo McGrew, President of PSA Art Awakenings, and Mr. Martin Moreno, Las Artes de Maricopa, proposed mural art project for Sahuaro Ranch Historic Area. She noted they had recently received a$10,000 dollar grant for this project. The deadline for this project is November of 2009. Adult Center Exhibit Mr. Gibran Villalobos, Gallery/Collections Coordinator, reported on this item. He reminded everyone of the PSA Art Awakenings Annual Exhibition beginning September 17`h through October 28`". A reception will be held on September 17, 2009 at 4.30pm-6.30pm. Art Maintenance Updates Mr. Gibran Villalobos, Gallery/Collections Coordinator, reported on this item. He passed out postcards advertising the Art Awakening exhibit currently on display at the Glendale Adult Center. He reported that the Planning Department had requested the Arts Commission update their artwork on the second floor. He stated that with the new on-line inventory, he will be able to access and review many art pieces. He remarked on several ongoing repair projects underway around the city. He noted he will be taking over Mr. Rex Gulbranson's place in updating the arts newsletter. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Spear commented on an advanced training seminar for Commissioners. She encouraged anyone interested to attend. Commissioner Mink thanked the Commissioners for a warm welcome and added he looks forward to working with everyone. The Conunissioners welcomed the reappointment of Chairperson Criswell. NEXT MEETING A special meeting for the Arts Commission will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. and will be held in the 2nd Floor Board Conference Room at the Glendale Public Library, 5959 West Brown Street in Glendale. The next regular meeting for the Arts Commission will be held on November 18, 2009. 2 ADJOURNMENT A MOTION was MADE by Commission member Spear to ADJOURN the meeting. The MOTION was SECONDED by Commission member Bumrel and carried unanimously. As there w re no further omments, the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m. / S Keely, Recording Sec Ary Public Art Coordinator 3