HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Arts Commission - Meeting Date: 9/15/2010 CITY OF GLENDALE,ARIZONA
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ARTS COMMISSION
HELD WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15,2010
LIBRARY BOARD CONFERENCE ROOM,2"FLOOR
5959 WEST BROWN STREET
4:00pm.
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairperson Darrell Criswell. Commission
members M.B. Finnerty, Scott Mink, Janine Barbour,Diane Lesser, and Paul Dagostino,were in
attendance. Representing city staff were Sue Komernicky, Library and Arts Director, Mojgan
Vahabzadeh, Library Graphics Coordinator and Judy Fleming, Public Arts Coordinator.
APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES
A MOTION was MADE by Commission member Mink to APPROVE the minutes of the
August 18, 2010 meeting, with corrections on motions on pages 1 and 3 where his name
appears as Commissioner Scott instead of Mink. The MOTION was SECONDED by
Commission member Barbour and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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. No public comments.
NEW PART-TIME STAFF MEMBER
Sue Komernicky introduced Ms. Judy Fleming, as the new part-time 19 hr. employee in Public
Art.
2011 PLEIN AIR PAINTING EVENT
Mojgan Vahabzadeh, Library Graphics Coordinator, presented details of the February 2011
event, stating that there will be six new competition categories. The categories include, Best of
Show, Landscape/Cityscape, Portraiture, Animal/Fauna, Abstract and Architecture. The Arts
Commission, in collaboration with the Marketing Department, will once again sponsor the 2011
Glendale Plein Air Painting Event, at the Glendale Chocolate Affaire. The painting event is
scheduled for February 5th, 2011. The prize money for the different categories will total $3,500.
She also provided information on the upcoming Sedona Plein Air Festival being held October
2010.
Commissioner Mink noted that last year's event was a success and was delighted with the great
positive feedback received. Ms. Vahabzadeh indicated that as they get closer to the date, she
will provide them with additional information, including the flyer for the event.
PUBLIC SAFETY MEMORIAL
Sue Komernicky, Library and Arts Director, provided an update to the Commission members on
the Public Safety Memorial Project at the Civic Center Annex. Site work is scheduled to begin
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September 20, 2010. The art is due to arrive at the site in the latter part of the week. A
dedication is scheduled to take place on October 5, 2010 at 6 p.m. She explained this project has
been in the planning for three years and was pleased it was now coming to fruition. Mr. Rex
Gulbranson, former Public Art Administrator, is helping oversee this important event as a
temporary employee.
Commissioner Mink asked if artist Hai Ying would be present at the memorial event and would
the Commissioners be able to meet him. Ms. Komemicky replied yes.
STAFF REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE
Public Art Project Updates
Mojgan Vahabzadeh, Library Graphics Coordinator, provided details on the new public artwork
for library cards. She explained the new art project for the cards consist of having images of
artwork from each Glendale library's art collection. She presented photos of artwork chosen for
the library cards.
The Commissioners all agreed it was a great idea.
Adult Center Exhibit Updates
Mojgan Vahabzadeh, Library Graphics Coordinator, stated that the Adult Center was still
displaying Kyle Jordre's artwork until mid October. Art League West will be exhibiting from
early November to the end of January. Mojgan stated that due to recent staff transitioning, Art
Awakenings will not be exhibiting this year.
Other Staff Updates
Mojgan Vahabzadeh, Library Graphics Coordinator, invited everyone to attend Ballet Under the
Stars at Sahuaro Ranch Park Historical Area on September 26, 2010, at 7 p.m. She stated this
event has grown tremendously as a great outdoor family event. Last year's event drew more
than 3,000 people.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Chairperson Criswell welcomed new Commission members, Janine Barbour, Diane Lesser, and
Paul Dagostino, as well as staff member Ms. Judy Fleming,to the Arts Commission.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Glendale Arts Commission will be held Wednesday, October 20, 2010,
at 4 p.m. at the 2nd Floor Board Conference Room, Glendale Public Library, 5959 West Brown
Street, Glendale, Arizona.
ADJOURNMENT
A MOTION was MADE by Commission member Finnerty to ADJOURN the meeting. The
MOTION was SECONDED by Commission member Lesser and carried unanimously.
As there were no further comments,the meeting was adjourned at 4:31 p.m.
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Respectfully s mitted,
ue Komernicky,Recording ecretary
Library/Arts Director
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