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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Arts Commission - Meeting Date: 1/16/2008 CITY OF GLENDALE,ARIZONA MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING FOR THE ARTS COMMISSION HELD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008 FRUIT PACKING SHED, SAHUARO RANCH HISTORICAL AREA 9802 N 59 AVENUE, GLENDALE The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by Chairperson Kathleen Roe. Commission members Winona Passmore, Enid Spear and Darrell Criswell were in attendance. Commission members M.B. Finnerty and Manuel Burruel joined the meeting at 4:15 p.m. Representing city staff were Rex Gulbranson, Arts and Culture Administrator, Sandra Keely, Public Art Coordinator and J. Gibran Villalobos, Collections and Exhibitions Coordinator. Melinda Bergman, Community Arts Coordinator was absent. 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. Mr. Gulbranson introduced Glendale Arts Council members Ms. Judy Atkins and Ms. Corda Colvin. A MOTION was MADE by Commission member Criswell to APPROVE the minutes of the December 19, 2007 meeting. The MOTION was SECONDED by Commission member Passmore and carried unanimously. 2008-2009 PERFORMING ARTS GRANTING PROGRAM Mr. Gulbranson presented the updated funding guidelines and application forms for the upcoming year. He reported that the staff recommended increasing the maximum grant for projects to $4,000 from the previous $3,500. He also discussed the postmark deadline in March for the previous year that had been problematic. The staff recommended making the deadline one week later on April 4, 2008 for delivery of applications to Glendale Public Library. The Commission was in agreement with the additional updates to the grant program. A MOTION was MADE by Commission member Spear to APPROVE the updated guidelines and application forms for the 2008-2009 Performing Arts Granting Program. The MOTION was SECONDED by Commission member Criswell and carried unanimously. 45TH JURIED FINE ARTS EXHIBITION Commission member Criswell presented this agenda item concerning the Glendale Arts Council's annual fine arts exhibition at Sahuaro Ranch's Fruit Packing Shed Gallery. At the December meeting, Commission members Criswell, Passmore and Burruel volunteered to serve on a panel to review the exhibition to make recommendations for purchase awards for the city's portable artworks collection. The Arts Commission has made purchase awards at this exhibition for many years. Commission members Criswell and Passmore reviewed the exhibition of over 200 artworks on January 14, 2008 and recommended five artworks for purchase. The Commission members reviewed the artwork selected and were very pleased with the selections. The artworks will be installed in public spaces in city buildings. J. Gibran Villalobos, Collections and Exhibitions Coordinator, presented a brief power point presentation on art collection practices. The Commissioners discussed a variety of issues concerning the placement and locations of artworks in the City's collection. Listed below are the artwork pieces selected. Artist Artwork Title Purchase Price Judith Visker Festival, acrylic/canvas $800 Jaxine Cummins Golden Tropicals, mixed media $975 Pat Varner Dog Days of Summer, pastel $1,000 Nancy Maze Ocean Floor, mixed media $950 Linda Dellandre Where to Step Next,pastel $777 TOTAL 5 artworks $4,502 A MOTION was MADE by Commission member Burruel to APPROVE purchasing 5 artworks at $4,502 for the city's art collection. The MOTION was SECONDED by Commission member Finnerty and carried unanimously. STAFF REPORTS/UPDATES PUBLIC ART PROJECTS REPORT Ms. Sandra Keely reported on the status of the Downtown Art Feature. She stated that automobiles were driving up onto the curb and on to the site at Myrtle and Grand Avenues. She stated that the artist, Howard Meehan, was designing bollards to be installed to protect the artwork. She reported that the Downtown Parking Structure public art project is scheduled to be on the agenda for an upcoming City Council Business Meeting. She reported that the Downtown Fire Station 151 is awaiting design information to move forward for Arts Commission review. She also reported that the artists Paseo Racquet Center and Park public art project were planning to begin their project at Ironwood High School in February. ART MAINTENANCE UPDATES Mr. J. Gibran Villalobos reported on art maintenance projects including refurbishing the Glendale Pioneers artwork. Chairperson Roe requested that staff look into installing lighting for the sculpture at the Western Area Public Safety Complex. ADULT CENTER EXHIBIT UPDATES Mr. J. Gibran Villalobos reported on this item. He stated that during January sculpture from the Sun Fire Gallery and paintings by Nubia Owens were on exhibit at the Adult Center. This exhibition is part of the Callaloo African arts series sponsored by Glendale Public Library. UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS—Mr. Gulbranson presented the following items. Southwest Arts Conference, Glendale Civic Center, Jan. 25, 2008. Mr. Gulbranson explained that the Commission members were all registered to attend this statewide arts conference. He encouraged everyone to go and enjoy all or part of the festivities. Arizona Arts Congress, State Capitol Lawn, February 4, 2008. Mr. Gulbranson asked for any participants who would like to partake in this forum. Councilmember Spear and Finnerty stated that they would like to attend. Americans for the Arts Economic Prosperity III study. Mr. Gulbranson reported that they were 25% complete in their survey collection. He stated that the Commission would be attending many other events around the city to accomplish their goal of 1000 surveys. He said that the next scheduled opportunity for collecting audience would be at The Bead Museum during Chocolate Affaire festival. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Spear inquired if there was a large amount of purchased artwork pieces still in storage. Mr. Gulbranson stated that most of the artworks had been placed and framed. She also informed the group of the upcoming West Valley Arts Council's Home Tour. The tour will feature six homes. Commissioner Criswell commented on the Juried Fine Arts Exhibition. He stated that this show was very well presented. ADJOURNMENT A MOTION was MADE by Commission member Burrell 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, February 20, 2008, at 4 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Board Conference Room at Glendale Public Library, 5959 West Brown Street in Glendale. The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m. Respect submitte s, / 411, }Re. Gulbranson, Recording Secretary Arts and Culture Administrator