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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-13-1998Auburn Arts Commission Monday, July 13,1998 MINUTES Commissioners Present: Herman Ansingh, Ron CarSon, Paul DodsWorth, Bonnie Egbert, Cheryl Hosking, Bobby Medina, Lynn Norman, Pam Smith Commissioners absent (excused): Gertie Sprenger, Barbie Sharrard Commissioners absent: Don Gardner Staff present: Josie Emmons, Susan Sagawa Guests present: Vicki Scuri Chair Norman called the meeting to order at 4:40pm. She asked the minutes be approved as mailed. Commissioner Egbert moved the minutes be approved as mailed. Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith. Motion Passed II. III. IV. Chair Norman announced the annual planning meeting will take place in September. The body of the Commission indicated that a four hour meeting September 21 would be preferred. Staff will report back if that date works with the facilitator. Commissioner Egbert reported that the BRAVO! marketing committee had met several times. Approaches to enhance marketing efforts included expanding direct mailing targets, contacting neighboring Chambers and Service Clubs, creating bookmarks, and creating "gimmick" items (magnets and fans) which would serve as reminders to the public about the series. It was agreed by the Commission that one-to-one contacts are often the best; Paul Dodsworth and Herman Ansingh agreed to contact service clubs. Paul Dodsworth will also contact Auburn area churches. The Shades of Summer poster and brochure was distributed to the Commission. Several Commissioners agreed to place the brochures in the South Auburn Shopping Center. Staff reported about the 4th of July Festival. Due to weather, the crowds were smaller than in years past. Several Commissioners commented on the popularity of the rides and the Childrens' Stage. Staff reported about the July/August City Hall Gallery exhibit. It features Gerard Tsutakawa, Timothy Siciliano, Michele Van Slyke, and Garth Edwards, all artists who have participated in the City's Art in Public Places program. In addition, quilters from the Calico Cat will display their work the second and third week of August. This exhibition is in conjunction with a national quilters convention. The artists selected for the library, Nancy Mee and Dennis Evans, are working with the architects at Olson/Sundberg. They will have preliminary ideas to share with staff in the next couple of weeks. The model is not due until September. Five artists have applied for the Commission's artist roster. Four of the artists have worked extensively with art-in-infrastructure projects. Vicki Scuri, the artist selected to work with the downtown plan consultant team showed slides of projects throughout the country. The 45 minute presentation was extremely informative providing information which illustrated how art can effectively be part of a project's infrastructure. Slides included park projects, transportation projects, pedestrian bridges, gateways, public plazas, public seating, sidewalks, and water features. Commissioners expressed appreciation at the presentation and discussion followed as to the potential which lies ahead for public art projects for Auburn. The annual election of Commission officers took place. Commissioner Egbert nominated Ron Carson as Commission Vice Chair. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Dodsworth. There were no other nominations. Motion Passed Commissioner Carson will serve as Vice Chair for 1998/99. Commissioner. Carson nominated Lynn Norman to serve as second term as chair. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Egbert. There were no other nominations. Motion Passed Commissioner Norman will serve as chair for 1998/99, The meeting adjourned at 6:35pm. The next meeting will be August 10 at 4:30pm.