HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Arts Commission - Meeting Date: 6/18/2008 CITY OF GLENDALE,ARIZONA
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING FOR THE
ARTS COMMISSION
HELD WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2008
THE BEAD ROOM
GLENDALE CIVIC CENTER ANNEX
5750 WEST GLEN DRIVE, GLENDALE
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairperson Kathleen Roe. Commission
members Darrell Criswell, Enid Spear, M.B. Finnerty, Manuel Burruel and Winifred Kultala
were in attendance. Commission member Winona Passmore joined the meeting at 4:20 p.m.
Representing city staff were Rex Gulbranson, Arts and Culture Administrator, Melinda
Bergman, Community Arts Coordinator, Sandra Keely, Public Art Coordinator and J. Gibran
Villalobos, Collections and Exhibitions Coordinator.
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. There were no public comments.
A MOTION was MADE by Commission member Kultala to APPROVE the minutes of the
May 21, 2008 meeting. The MOTION was SECONDED by Commission member Criswell
and carried unanimously.
2007-2008 ANNUAL ART PROJECT PLAN
Mr. Gulbranson presented the final review of the new Arts and Culture programs for 2008-09.
He requested the Commission members review the plan and provide direction.
2007/08
Public Art Continuing From 2007/08 into 2008/09
• Downtown Parking Structure-Lynn Base, $100,000 remaining to be paid.
• Fire Station 151 —Caricoff-DeLaCruz Team, $90,000
• 101/63rd Avenue Bridge/Pathway-Bob Adams, $50,000—On hold
• Main Library Youth Department-Artist to be selected, $40,000
• Public Safety Memorial-artist to be selected, $200,000
2008/09
Public Art
• Library Cards, $5,000
• Bead Museum Mural, $40,000
• 101/Glendale Avenue Park and Ride, $200,000
• South Downtown Art Feature-Howard Meehan, $200,000.
• Courts Building, $200,000
• West Branch Library, $200,000
• Housing, $40,000
• Downtown Special Events, $40,000
• Glendale Centennial 2010, $200,000
• Arizona Centennial 2012, $200,000
2008/09 Arts Programs
• Strategic Planning
Update 2005 Guidelines for the Arts
• Arts Education
2008 Summer Art Camp
Tentative—4th Annual Glendale University graduate course
2009 Summer Art Camp
• Performing Arts Grants
• Arts Marketing
New Y2 hour Channel 11 Arts and Culture Show
• Art Exhibitions
Glendale Adult Center
Sahuaro Ranch
A MOTION was MADE by Commission member Spear to APPROVE the 2008/09
ANNUAL ART PROJECTS PLAN. The MOTION was SECONDED by Commission
member Finnerty and carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS/UPDATES
2008/09 PERFORMING ARTS GRANTS
Mr. Rex Gulbranson reported on the 2008/09 Performing Arts Program. He stated the grants
were reviewed by the Arts Commission on May 14, 2000. The City Council approved the
Performing Art Grants program on June 10, 2008.
PUBLIC ART PROJECTS REPORT
Public Safety Memorial
Mr. Gulbranson reported on the Public Safety Memorial. Final proposals by the finalist public
artists Robert Shure, Haiying Wu and Joe Tyler will be reviewed by the Committee at the next
meeting on July 28, 2008.
Paseo Racquet Center and Park
Ms. Sandra Keely presented a power point on Kristine Kollasch's and Felcie Regnier's Taking
Flight, the completed public artwork for Paseo Racquet Center and Park
Fire Station 151
Ms. Sandra Keely reported on Fire Station 151. She presented a power point presentation on the
proposed designs by Kathi Caricoff and Jerry De La Cruz, as well as refurbishing of the bell,
which will be relocated from the old to the new facility. She reported that the project is slated
for a 2009 completion date.
South Downtown Art Feature
Ms. Sandra Keely presented a power point update on the gateway feature project at Grand and
57th Drive, which recently was renamed the Downtown Transit Center. The completion date for
this project is in 2010.
Downtown Parking Structure
Ms. Sandra Keely presented a power point update on Ms. Lynn Basa's design concept for the
Downtown Parking Structure Project. The project will feature mosaic medallions, which will be
embedded in the parking structure's sidewalk. The completion date for this project is October 15,
2008.
Glendale Public Library Youth Department
Ms. Melinda Bergman reported on this item. She stated that on May 16, 2008, the selection
panel reviewed and recommended finalist artists for the new entryway to Main Library's Youth
Department. The two finalists selected were Mary Lucking and Myk Bates. The next meeting
will be held on July 25, 2008 to review proposals.
2008 Summer Art Camp, Sahuaro Ranch
Ms. Melinda Bergman reported on the 2008 Summer Art Camp at Sahuaro Ranch. She stated
that the six weeks of morning and afternoon workshops for youth of all ages were full with 180
students attending. She noted there were long waiting lists for some workshops.
Library Card Project
Ms. Melinda Bergman reported on the Library Card public cart project. She explained she will
be working with local schools on this project to encourage students to submit designs for new
library cards. Winners will receive cash awards announced at ceremony at Main Library in the
fall.
ADULT CENTER EXHIBIT UPDATES
Mr. Gibran Villalobos reported that the Art Awakenings exhibition will show from August 2 to
October 2, 2008.
SUMMER ARTS COMMISSION MEETINGS —JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER
Mr. Gulbranson reported on this item. He stated it will be necessary to vacate the August Art
Commission meeting since the speakers for the meeting have cancelled.
A MOTION was MADE by Commission member Spear to VACATE the July Arts
Commission Meeting. The MOTION was SECONDED by Commission member Criswell
and carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Mr. Gulbranson stated he was happy to announce that Commission members Kathleen Roe, Enid
Spear, Manuel Burruel and Winifred Kultala had all been reappointed to the Art Commission.
Mr. Gulbranson also reported that he had recently been elected to the Executive Committee for
Arizona Citizens/Action for the Arts.
Commissioner Burruel commented on the development of a Museum for Glendale Community
College's art collection. He reported on a recent meeting with College staff on the issue.
Commissioner Finnerty asked to be provided with a fact sheet to become better acquainted with
the project.
ADJOURNMENT
A MOTION was MADE by Commission member Finnerty to ADJOURN the meeting. The
MOTION was SECONDED by Commission member Spear and carried unanimously.
NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting will be on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. The meeting will begin at 4
p.m. and will be held in the 2nd Floor Board Conference Room at Glendale Public Library, 5959
West Brown Street in Glendale.
As there were no further comments, the meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
Respectfu ly submitte
R-x Gulbranson, Recording Secretary
Arts and Culture Administrator