HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Arts Commission - Meeting Date: 5/16/1984MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE GLENDALE
ARTS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, HELD
AT THE LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM, 7010 N. 58th DR.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 1984 AT 3:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairwoman Marie Sands at 3:00 p.m.
with the following members present: Enid Abel, Dr. Joseph Atkins,
Nelda Crowell, Betty Wade and Lowell Rogers. Robert Page was absent.
Also present was Beverley Miller, Staff Coordinator for the Glendale
Arts Commission.
DISCUSSION
Discussion began with Marie mentioning that she had spoken with the Heard
Museum about temporily loaning the City of Glendale, Arts Commission a
Navajo Rug for the main lobby of City Hall until the commissioned artwork
is completed. The Heard will be sending to Marie the details covering
the specifications for hanging the rug, and the terms of the loan. The
commissioners were pleased with the progress and felt the rug would work
out well.
Discussion then turned to Artist -Sculpture, Richard Szwarocky. Richard
was present at the previous meeting of the Glendale Arts Commission and
was asked to submit a price list for the commission's consideration. Richard
wrote a letter to the commission describing the pricing details. Marie
then asked the commissioners their feelings concerning the affordability
of the work of art. After several minutes of discussion, the concensus
of the group seemed to be that the only way they could afford Richard's work was
if they chose terracotta or laminated wood. They were all in favor of his
work, but not at mahogany prices. It was decided that Dr. Atkins would
talk to Richard concerning his prices for mahogany, obtain prices for
terracotta and laminated wood and would report back at our next meeting.
Next, Marie entertained a discussion concerning the artist, Debbie Gessner.
Debbie had previously submitted to the commission a portfolio of her work.
It was decided that Debbie would be given the opportunity to create several
clay models during the summer for consideration by the commission in the
fall. Discussion then turned to the next meeting date. It became obvious
that it would be difficult to obtain a quorum during the summer. Motion
by Enid Abel, seconded by Betty Wade to cancel the July and August meetings.
Motion passed unanimously. Motion by Dr. Joseph Atkins, seconded by Lowell
Rogers to hold the June meeting on the 7th at 3:00 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously. There being no further business, Motion by Betty Wade, seconded
by Marie Sands to adjourn the business portion of the meeting at 3:45 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously. The commission then proceeded to City Hall for
a tour conducted by the architect of the new Municipal Office Complex.
/Bevdrley Mier/Staff Coordinator
for the Glendale Arts Commission
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE GLENDALE
ARTS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, HELD
AT THE LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM, 7010 N. 58th DR.
ON THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1984 AT 3:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to
with the following members
Nelda Crowell, Betty Wade
Also present was Beverley
Arts Commission.
DISCUSSION
order by Chairwoman Marie Sands at 3:00 p.m.
present: Enid Abel, Dr. Joseph Atkins,
and Lowell Rogers. Robert Page was absent.
Miller, Staff Coordinator for the Glendale
Discussion opened with the commissioners making comments on the sketch
as presented on the cover of the Municipal Arts Plan II. The consensus
of the group seemed to be that the sketch needed a little work. The
contract, as written, contains a clause; 12. Scope of the project, which
outlines the phases for the work. Changes could then be made during the
progression of the various working stages and prior to acceptance by the
commission. Marie was charged with talking to Richard and informing him
of the comments that were raised during the discussion. Dr. Atkins
mentioned that Richard was very open and receptive to comments and felt
that the artist would be willing to work with us throughout the project.
Motion by Dr. Atkins, seconded by Enid Abel to commission Richard Szwarocky.
Motion passed unanimously. There being no further business the meeting
was adjorned at 3:50 p.m.
Beverley Mi1:er/Staff Coordinator
for the Glendale Arts Commission
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