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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Arts Commission - Meeting Date: 11/18/2009 CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING FOR THE ARTS COMMISSION HELD WEDNESDAY,NOVEMBER 18, 2009 LIBRARY BOARD CONFERENCE ROOM SECOND FLOOR 5959 WEST BROWN STREET The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by Chairperson Darrell Criswell. Commission members, Manuel Burruel, M.B. Finnerty, Winifred Kultala, and Scott Mink were in attendance. Representing city staff were Sue Komernicky, Library and Arts Director, Sandra Keely, Public Art Coordinator, J. Gibran Villalobos, Gallery/Collections Coordinator and Mojgan Vahabzadeh, Library Graphics Coordinator. Commission members Spear and Mayberry were absent. INTRODUCTIONS Ms. Sue Komemicky, Library and Arts Director, introduced Ms. Mojgan Vahabzadeh, Library Graphics Coordinator, who will be working in the Arts Department on a part time basis. This will help fill areas created by the art vacancies of Ms. Melinda Bergman and Mr. Rex Gulbranson. 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 Burruel to APPROVE the minutes of the September 16, 2009 and September 30, 2009 meeting. The MOTION was SECONDED by Commission member Mink and carried unanimously. Art Purchase for City Hall 2nd Floor Complex Mr. Gibran Villalobos, Gallery/Collections Coordinator, provided a slide presentation of the art work exhibit to be located in the Community Development division of City Hall. This project consists of the Planning Department request for the Arts Commission to update their artwork on the second floor. Commissioner Burruel recommended the Art Commission purchase four art pieces from PSA Art Awakenings Art Exhibit. Mr. Villalobos stated that all four art pieces would be under $1,000 and will come from the arts fund. A MOTION was MADE by Commission member Burruel to APPROVE the purchase of three art pieces for under$1000 from the PSA Art Awakenings Art Exhibit. The MOTION was SECONDED by Commission member Finnerty and carried unanimously STAFF REPORTS/UPDATES Distribution of Open Meeting Law Information 1 Ms. Sue Komernicky, Library and Arts Director, distributed the Open Meeting Law packet compiled and provided by The Arizona Ombudsman-Citizens' Aide. She asked the Commissioners to read and become familiar with the material. She noted that this was a very important issue that should be followed by all Board and Commission members. Commissioners Spear and Mayberry will receive their packets in the mail since they were not in attendance. Arts Commission Meeting Schedule for 2010 Ms. Sandra Keely, Public Art Coordinator, distributed the meeting schedule for 2010. The Arts Commission meetings will alternate every other month unless specified. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 4:00pm at the Fruit Packing Shed at Sahuaro Ranch Park. Mr. Gibran Villalobos, Gallery/Collections Coordinator, discussed assembling a special group of interested Commission members to help make the art purchases. Several Commissioners volunteered. Sahuaro Ranch Mural Mr. Gibran Villalobos, Gallery/Collections Coordinator updated the Commission members on the Sahuaro Ranch Mural. Chairperson Criswell inquired about installing lighting for the mural. Ms. Sandra Keely, Public Art Coordinator, believed that having the mural lighted would deter graffiti vandals. Commissioner Kultala also suggested providing a sign to inform people about the mural. Mr. Villalobos noted that the area closed at dusk; and might not need lighting. However, he will explore the possibilities of lighting for the art mural and report back with his findings. He added that final gift approval from the legal department for the art mural will be made at the next Arts Commission meeting. Adult Center Exhibit Updates Mr. Gibran Villalobos, Gallery/Collections Coordinator,updated Commission members on the Glendale Union High School District's exhibits at the Adult Center. He reported a new project he will be undertaking once a month. The project consists of a once-a-month Art and Talk Walk Exhibit provided to interested citizens. Citizens will be able to ask questions and learn more about specific art works. This project will be done on a trial basis to see how well it is received. Mr. Villalobos indicated that the Central Arizona Museum Association held a meeting reporting that the West Valley Art Museum will be closing. The Museum is actively seeking locations where art pieces can be housed. Mr Villalobos will obtain more information on the art pieces and report back to Commission members. Mr. Villalobos reported that the Arts Council was in desperate need of members. He encouraged everyone to inform interested parties. Art Maintenance Updates Mr. Gibran Villalobos, Gallery/Collections Coordinator, provided an update on the art maintenance of the Sensory Garden. He noted that final touches still needed to be done at the fountain at the Sensory Garden. He stated all maintenance had been completed on the Veteran's Memorial. This was done prior to the ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Ms. Sandra Keely, Public Art Coordinator, explained it was very important to keep scheduled maintenance on the Veteran's Memorial since it was utilized by groups regularly. 2 Jazz and Blues Ms. Sandra Keely, Public Art Coordinator, reported on the temporary art for the Jazz & Blues Festival. She stated 10 applicants had applied. On December 11, 2009, a panel will assemble to discuss and make their selections. Commissioners Kultala and Mink volunteered to be on the panel. Artists will be selected for four art works. Public Art Project Updates Ms. Sandra Keely, Public Art Coordinator, provided an updated on the Public Safety Memorial. The project is on schedule for May 2010. She provided an updated on the early design of the South Downtown Gateway. She reported that The Plein Aire Event is scheduled to take place during the Chocolate Festival. Paintings are executed outdoors from real life, as opposed to photographs from a studio. This year's emphasis will be on Glendale's Centennial. Staff is in the process of looking for space to display the finished pieces. Ms Keely reported on the Chart Art Event. This event comes from the City Special Events Division. Via Colon has been working in conjunction with the Special Events Division for a March event. The Arts Department would like to appoint an artist to do a Centennial Chalk piece for the event. This event has been a great success in other cities around the valley. She will provide more information on this event next year. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Mink stated he and his mother had attended the opening festivities for the Sahuaro Ranch Mural unveiling. He reported a good community turnout and believed the event was a success. Chairperson Criswell agreed. The Commissioners welcomed the reappointment of Commission members Burruel and Finnerty to the Arts Commission. NEXT MEETING The next meeting for the Arts Commission will be on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. at the Fruit Packing Shed at Sahuaro Ranch Park. ADJOURNMENT A MOTION was MADE by Commission member Burruel to ADJOURN the meeting. The MOTION was SECONDED by Commission member Mink and carried unanimously. A ere were no further comments, the meeting was adjourned at 5:06 p.m. Sue Koiiii4WW4AXIATernicky Library/Arts Director 3