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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-03-2011 City of Aubum Arts Commission, City Hall, Room 3 Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Meeting Minutes Present: Linda Elliott, Patricia Judd, Deborah. Deal, Heidi,Harris, Leslie Moore, Tanya Rottle, David Sader, Greg Watson, Counalmem6er Rich Wagner, Arts Coordinator Maija McKnight, Arts and Events Manager Julie Brewer Excused: Cary Davidson, DeNae McGee,'Ronie Schwend, Donna Smart, Guests: Ralph B. Ibarra, City of Aubum Dive[sity Liaison L Calf to Order, Approval of Minutes, Introductions and Approval of Minutes: Chairperson Patricia Judd called the meeting to order at 4:35 pm. Linda Elliott moved to approve the April 2011 meeting minutes and Greg Watson seconded the motion. All approved. :Motion aoaroved II. Diversity and Multicultural Projects and Partnerships Ralph B. Ibarra the Diversity Liaison for the City of Aubum provided an overview of some of the cuReM programs and initiatives that the Community Services Division is spearheading. Commissioners discussed and brainstormed both ways to reach diverse audiences and involve diverse populations that reside within Auburn. Councilmember Wagner requested for the compiled current census data to be shared with the Gommission to'be able to have that information info.rm fhe program .ming decisions. II. Support of Local Arts Efforts and Organizations Maija McKnight provided a brief overyiew of the re-grant process and distributed the application paperwork. The applications will be due on Monday, June 6, 2011 the applications will be compiled and a funding recommendation presented at the Tuesday, June 7, 2011 Arts Commission meeting and be voted upon. III. Public Art Committee Staff and Tanya Rottle, Chair of the Public Art Committee and Public Art Committee Members provided an overview of upcoming and current public art projects induding Clean Sweep - Utility Boxes (artist Rachael Dotson), Clean Sweep - Painted Mural (artist Mau(eio Robalino), Clean 8weep - Installation of panel murals that were created by Urban Art Works in 2010 Summer that have been displayed at Les Gove on construction fencing moved downtown across the street from the Soun.d Transif Plaza, Aubum Riverside - Artist in ResidenceM/all Mural (artist Rachael Dotson), Public Art Gommittee hosted Cath Brunner, Director of Public Art and; initiated the discussion of our Percent for Art Resolution, Dedication of Sheila Klein`s "Civic Lantems" at the April 1e Dedication, Metal topographicmap by Bruce Myers is in progress and following the construction.schedule forthe project - anticipated June dedication. . Discussion on these items continued. IV. Other/New/Upcoming Business Julie Brewer, Arts and Events Manager announced that the marketing campaign for the BRAVO Season won the top ~ prize at the recent Washington Recreation and Parks Association (WRPA) conference. Staff thanked the Commissioners for their involvement in the completed BRAVO season. The 39 Steps which was the culminating perFormance was discussed and Commissioner Greg Watson provided a description of his experience volunteering behind the scenes assisting the actors with the multitude of quick changes. Rachael Dotson, the artist that is serving as the artist-in-residence at Aubum Riverside to create the mural along the White River Valley Trail will be presented to City Cou.ncil at the May 2, 2011 meeting. Upcoming events include: Art Walk, May 13 and 14. Symphony Wine and Jazz Fundraiser, May 14. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m. , Public Art Committee Meeting: Cancelled in May Visual ArtCommittee Meeting: May 18, 4- 5 pm, City Hall Annex; Room 2 Next Commission Meeting: Tuesday, June 7, 4:30 - 6 pm, City Hall, 25 W. Main, Room 3 Respectfully submitted, Maija McKnight A oved on the ay of , 2011 by the City of Aubum Arts Commission Pl~ udd, Chair Maija McK 'ght, Arts Coo ator '