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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Arts Commission - Meeting Date: 10/21/1987MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE GLENDALE ARTS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE HELD AT THE GLENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY 5959 WEST BROWN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1987, AT 3:00 P.M. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chairwoman Mrs. Marie Sands at 3:00 p.m. with the following members present: E. Lowell Rogers, Betty Wade, and Bob Page. Also present at the meeting were: Rodeane Widom, Library Director; Tim Ernster, Deputy City Manager -Leisure Services; Bob McCall, Artist, Louise Stephens, Library Manager; and Gloria Santiago, Staff Liaison to the Glendale Arts Commission. There was an amendment to the September 16, 1987 minutes, to the following statement: "The sculpture will be located to the south walkway to the Library until a permanent site is established." A motion was made by E. Lowell Rogers and seconded by Bob Page that the Allan Houser sculpture be located inside the Library. The motion passed unanimously. Treasurers Report Beginning Balance $37,946.09 Howard Post Final Payment $11,175.00 $26,771.09 Town Clock Final Payment $14,316.67 $12,454.42 "Ascending LIght" by A. Elliot $ 500.00 $11,954.42 "Palms-Sahuaro Ranch" by T. Tyler $ 1,400.00 $10,554.42 Ending Balance $10,554.42 Discussion Bob McCall presented the cartoon of the painting for the Library. The canvas will be mounted flush on the wall, and Mr. McCall will paint at the Library. Mr. McCall will make arrangements for installing the canvas, acquiring the scaffolding and other arrangements as needed. The City will pay for the installation arrangements. Work on the painting will begin on November 20 and will be completed in March. The painting is entitled "Icarus and Daedalus, the Legend Retold." It is the story of Icarus, his son Daedalus, who escaped imprisonment by means of artificial wings. Daedalus falls into the sea when he flew too close to the sun and the wax wings melted. The art work contains fantasy, Greek mythology, astrology, and the birth of the Universe. E. Lowell Rogers recommended that under the title of the painting, the legend of Icarus and Daedalus be explained, and the artist's interpretation of the work also be recorded. The City will pay for the rental of the scaffolding needed for the project. Festival of the Arts Purchase The Arts Commission purchased "Ascending Light" by Aaron Elliot for $500. "Palms-Sahuaro Ranch," by Tim Tyler, was jointly purchased by the Mayor and the Arts commission. This painting was $2,800. The Commission's portion was $1,400. O'Neil Park and Building Several commission members have driven by the O'Neil Park Building, 63rd Avenue and Missouri Avenue. It was discussed whether creative playground equipment would satisfy the artistic mode of the Park. The Commission may consider an open competition for this art work. For the November meeting, Gloria and Tim will bring suggestions for creative playground equipment. Howard Post "A Way of Life," by Howard Post has been installed. The Library staff received many positive comments. The Suzanne Brown Gallery has the original cartoon for sale for $1,500. A motion was made by Bob Page and seconded by Betty Wade that the Commission not purchase the original cartoon. Discussion was held on reproducing the major art purchases for postcards for the City to sell. The City owns the copyright to all the art purchases with the exception of the Allan Houser sculpture and the George Lundeen sculpture. A motion was made by E. Lowell Rogers and seconded by Bob Page to inform the Marketing Department that the City own the copyright to the major art purchases and suggests they be reproduced into postcards. The motion passed. Paula Brictson, the City's Marketing Director, will be invited to future meetings to discuss this proposal further. Town Clock Dedication A motion was made by Betty Wade and Rogers, to dedicate the Town Clock meeting. Allan Houser Sculpture seconded by E. Lowell at the November 18 "Meeting on the Trails" is now on display in the Library lobby. The Arts Commission met on October 9, to discuss possible pedestals. The commission agreed to postpone discussion on the base of the sculpture. Five -Year Plan Bob Page was recognized for his work on the Arts Commission's Five -Year Plan. The Plan will be completed when the financial figures are submitted. Public Safety Building The Arts Commission will postpone a tour of the North Public Safety Building until the building and landscaping is completed. New Business A motion was made by Betty Wade and seconded by E. Lowell Rogers, recommending the Commission purchase four easels for art. The motion was passed. It was recommended that competitive prices be presented at the next meeting. Bob Page presented information on Artist James Mitchell, for an outdoor sculpture for the Public Safety Building. A large, bright, vertical art piece is being discussed for the open space adjacent to the Public Safety Building. It was recommended that the Deans of Fine Arts Colleges of both Arizona State University and University of Arizona be invited to present ideas. The A.S.U. Dean may be invited to the December meeting, and U. of A. Dean to the January meeting. Next Meeting Date The Next meeting will be on Wednesday, November 18, at 3:00 p.m. , at the City Council Chambers Building. Gloria Santiago Staff Liaison to tee Glendale Arts Commission