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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-14-2005 City of Auburn Arts Commission Monday, March 14,2005 MINUTES Commissioners present: Herman Ansingh, Anne Baunach, Kristen Brock, Nancy Colson, Chair Bonnie Egbert, Linda Elliott, Pat Gallagher, Steve LePenske, Pam Smith Commissioners absent: Amanda Flanery, Don Gardner, Barbie Sharrard (excused) Staff present: Lori Patrick, Cultural Arts Manager; Danielle Lusk, Arts Assistant Guests present: Dave Ellison & Roger McGinnis, The Evergreen City Ballet I. Introductions and approval of minutes Commissioner Steve LePenske moved that the February minutes be approved as submitted. Commissioner Herman Ansingh seconded the motion. MOTION APPROVED II. Cultural Arts Coordinator Lori Patrick, Cultural Arts Manager, mentioned that there were 50 applicants for the position of the Cultural Arts Coordinator and that the pool has been narrowed down to two finalists. The finalists will be brought back for a second interview. III. Shades of Summer and Fourth of July Comcast Outdoor Cinema and American Idol Ms. Patrick handed out the lineup for the Shades of Summer 2005 Concert Series. Robots will be the movie shown for the Comcast Outdoor Cinema following the annual volunteer picnic and a performance by The New Blues Brothers, July 22. Ms. Patrick is looking into the possibility of a full cinema series in the park next year but mentioned that we need sponsorship in order for it to happen. IV. BRAVO! Update and 05/06 Season Planning Ms. Patrick reported that the Auburn Symphony Orchestra concerts were fabulous with a total attendance of 900 people. Radio spots for the performance on KING FM helped with ticket sales. The BRAVO! Kids performance of "Wild Western Wonder Show" was also well received. The next BRAVO! performance is The Evergreen City Ballet's "Sleeping Beauty," April 22. BRAVO! Kids will feature "Mad Science," April 2. Staff continues to work on booking the 2005-2006 BRAVO! season. Confirmed performances include the Harlem Gospel Choir, Imago Theatre, Seattle Opera, Auburn Symphony Orchestra, and another free performance from the l33rd Army Band. The Harlem Gospel Choir performance will include a school performance and a choir workshop with select high school students who will then be able to perform in the evening performance. Ms. Patrick is looking into booking a theater group for the series but has yet to find one. Possible ideas include Book It, Second Story Rep, McMannis Comedies or Shakespeare. Technical aspects are still being worked on for the Moscow Circus, which will also include a school performance. Dave Ellison, President of The Evergreen City Ballet's Board of Directors, asked if the City would reconsider presenting Giselle on the BRAVO! 2005-2006 series. Ms. Patrick explained that Giselle will not be included due to budget and programming concerns. V. Public Art at F St. SE and Auburn Way S. The call for public art was sent out in postcard format encouraging applicants to call or look online for application guidelines and a site map. The deadline is April 18, with an initial panel review on April 21. Project Engineer Jennifer Dvorak will serve on the panel. VI. King County Performance Network Ms. Patrick announced that funding for site-specific performances in non- traditional venues is available through 4Culture. Chosen performances include vocalists at the Sound Transit station and Consume, a theater performance. Ms. Patrick will contact the Supermall regarding staging the performance at its annual Magical Night of Giving. The third performance has yet to be determined, though possibilities include: a big band in a pumpkin patch, the Airstream Project, or Spectrum's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Commissioners favored a big band in a pumpkin patch, and suggested the pumpkin patch near Neely Mansion. VII. Parks Foundation Update The Parks and Recreation Department is researching joining the Northwest Parks Foundation, which would serve as an umbrella 50l(c)3. A proposal to enter into an agreement with Northwest Parks Foundation must go to the City Council for approval. Cultural programs would benefit from the 50 I (c)3 status. VIII. Clean Sweep, May 21 The focus of Clean Sweep this year is downtown Auburn including B Street and the alleys off of Main Street. B Street is closed off now as part of a beautifYing project that may include a Farmer's Market. The panels from the previous Clean Sweep mural project in 2002 will be donated to Gildo Rey Elementary. IX. Other business Staff, commissioners, and local arts advocates met with representatives on Arts Day, February 15, in Olympia. Ms. Patrick is to testifY March 15 in support of extending the lodging tax to support cultural programs. The City of Auburn was granted $11,865 from 4Culture in the form of sustained support for 2005. The City's cultural programs division will regrant the dollars to local arts organizations. Ms. Patrick distributed copies of the Auburn Reporter article on the Auburn arts scene. City of Auburn Arts Commission City Hall Gallery will feature Rickey Burlando with an artist's reception on April I from 4-6 pm. The gallery will feature competition pieces for the cover of the City of Auburn's transportation plan in May. Ms. Patrick distributed audience surveys for the three past BRAVO! Kids shows. Saturday, March 19 is the Auburn Symphony Orchestra's Gala. Friday, May 13 is The Evergreen City Ballet's Chocolate Event and Auction. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6 p.m. The next meeting is 4:30 p.m., Monday, April 11, in the City Council Conference Room at City Hall, 25 West Main St. Respectfully submitted by Danielle Lusk, Arts Assistant.