HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Arts Commission - Meeting Date: 9/20/1989MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
GLENDALE ARTS COMMISSION
HELD AT THE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1989, 4 P.M.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bob Page at 4
p.m. with the following members present: Enid Abel, Nelda
Crowell, Lowell Rogers, Mavis Voris, Corda Colvin, and Betty
Klass. Also present was Gloria Santiago, Staff Liaison to
the Glendale Arts Commission.
Approval of Minutes
The June 21, 1989 minutes were approved. There was an error
on Lowell Rogers' phone number on the updated phone roster.
Mr. Rogers phone number is 934-3044.
Financial Rpaport,
The balance of the Municipal Art Fund is: $83,317.87
Encumbered funds for the Francis Beaugureau
painting are: 14,000.00
The available balance for art expenditures is: $69,317.87
Business Discussion
A. Headquarters Public Safety building sculpture:
Bids and wax models submitted by Bill Nebeker and Pat
Haptonstall were reviewed by the commissioners. The
bids were:
Bill Nebeker: The cost of the sculpture would be
$58,000, which includes artist fee,
casting, mold fees, and set up on
the site. The bid did not include
the pedestal, lighting or
landscaping of the site.
There would be a limited edition of
25 castings of the small model to be
made and used by the artist at his
discretion. If the sculpture would
be one of a kind the cost would be
higher. A 9 -foot figure is
recommended.
Pat Haptonstall: The cost of a 7-1/2 foot sculpture
would be $44,000, and the cost of a
9 -foot sculpture would be $61,000.
The bid did not include the pedestal
or any other preparation of the
site. Mr. Haptonstall did recommend
a rose granite pedestal.
The Headquarters Public Safety Building architects will be
invited to the October meeting. Chairman Page recommended
the commissioners see the artist's work in the local
galleries. The Trailside Gallery at 7330 Scottsdale Mall has
Bill Nebeker's sculptures, and the May Gallery at 6166 N.
Scottsdale Road has Pat Haptonstall's sculptures.
B. Report on the Francis Beaugureau painting:
Mr. Beaugureau will be ready for the commission to see
the painting in approximately a month.
C. Festival of the Arts:
Mrs. Colvin reported that over 450 entries were
submitted for the Festival of the Arts juried fine art
exhibition. A motion was made by Mrs. Klass and
seconded by Mrs. Crowell to purchase three art pieces
for the Glendale Public Library children's area. The
art works are: "Zebra" by George Palovich for $400;
"Mime" by Cynthia Ganem for $650; and "Wendall" by J.E.
Trisler for $350. Another motion was made by Mrs. Voris
and seconded by Mr. Rogers to purchase "A Peaceful
Place" by Aaron Elliott for $1,600 for the Glendale
Airport. Both motions passed.
D. Gallery Posters Report:
Posters of the commissioned artists and photographs have
been framed and hung in the Municipal City Council
Gallery. The posters and photographs will be the
permanent display. The cost of framing the posters was
$1,685 and was taken from the non -art budget. This
project was coordinated with the Marketing Department.
E. Art in Private Development Report:
The commissioners reviewed the report on encouraging
developers to include art in their projects. Mr. Rogers
stated that the Arts Commission should encourage the
arts, but should not be involved in regulation.
New Business
A. Theater Works Request:
Theater Works has requested the Public Art Ordinance be
amended to include the support of performing arts and a
financial contribution of $10,000. The commission
recommended the request be denied. Factors supporting
their decision are: the funds would support
non -permanent art versus permanent art work, and
guidelines would need to be established in order to
accommodate other organizations requesting funds.
B. Request to move "Arizona Promise" Report:
A request has been made to move "Arizona Promise" to the
Glendale Airport for the Thunderbird Balloon Races
scheduled for November 11 and 12. A motion was made by
Mr. Rogers and seconded by Mrs. Crowell to leave the
painting in the City Council Chambers. The motion
passed.
C. Art Conservation and Security Report:
"Ascending Light" by Aaron Elliott displayed at the
Glendale Airport has a ink mark on the canvas. Concern
was expressed about the security of the painting due to
its location. Mrs. Colvin will research and make a
recommendation on repairing the damage at the next
meeting.
Next Meetin
The next Arts Commission meeting will be Wednesday, October
25, at 3 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the first
floor.
Gloria Santiago
Staff Liaison to the Glendale Arts Commission