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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-12-2005 ..;;':Ifu, '. /P",-", WASHINGTON City of Auburn Arts Commission Monday, September 12, 2005 Meeting Minutes Commissioners present: Bonnie Egbert, chair; Pam Smith; Herman Ansingh; Steve LePenske; Pat Gallagher; Linda Elliott; Anne Baunach; Amanda Flanery; Barbie Sharrard; Don Gardner Commissioners absent: Nancy Colson; Kristen Brock (excused) Staff present: Lori Patrick, Cultural Arts Manager; Laurie Rose, Cultural Arts Coordinator Call to order: Commission Chair Bonnie Egbert called the meeting to order at 4:40 p.m. I. Approval of August minutes Ms. Egbert called for approval of the August minutes as presented. Commissioner Amanda Flanery submitted a correction regarding her attendance as present. Ms. Egbert asked for approval of the amended minutes reflecting the correction. Commissioner Steve LePenske moved the August minutes be approved as amended. Commissioner Linda Elliott seconded the motion. MOTION APPROVED. II. Summer programs wrap up Cultural Arts Coordinator Laurie Rose gave a final report of the Shades of Summer, Auburn Idol and Shakespeare in the Park programs. The average attendance to each summer presentation was approximately 250-300 people with the outdoor cinema, Paperboys and Auburn Idol final concert drawing the largest numbers. The Shakespeare in the Park production, produced by Green Theatre and fully sponsored by King County Health Department's anti-smoking program, Art Patch, was also well received by the audience. Ms. Rose continued with her report regarding Auburn Idol. Auburn Idol finalist, Dayla Walker, will participate in the Sept. 16 "Battle of the Idols" at the Puyallup Fair, sponsored by Tacoma Parks. Ms. Walker will be competing against nine others for a $1,000 cash prize, a recording session and an opportunity to sing the National Anthem at a 2006 Tacoma Rainiers game. Cultural Arts Manager Lori Patrick passed around a King County Journal feature article about Ms. Walker as the 2005 Auburn Idol. Ms. Patrick reported staff is researching funding opportunities for presenting up to five outdoor cinema programs next summer. Discussion followed regarding securing sponsorship for both the outdoor cinema and Shades of Summer concerts and integrating the cinema presentations into the overall summer programming. Sept. 12, 2005, City of Auburn Arts Commission Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 III. BRAVO! Series Ms. Patrick reported full-season subscription sales are down compared to last year, but overall revenue (reflecting both subscription and single ticket orders) is already 35% of goal for the entire season, one week before the series opens. The decline in subscriptions is likely due to several factors: There has been a national trend downward of season subscriptions for several years. Auburn's numbers reflect the same decline. Additionally, many who purchased season tickets to the BRAVO! Series and single tickets to the Auburn Symphony Orchestra (ASO) season in past years have this year taken advantage of the BRA VOl "Mix-n-Match" 4-show subscription and purchased a full ASO subscription. The "Mix-n-Match" packages are selling very well as a result. Ms. Rose continued the BRAVO! report with an update regarding marketing and promotional initiatives. "Target audience" mailing lists were compiled for Russian American Kids Circus and Harlem Gospel Choir. Discussion followed about individual show promotions. IV. Public Art Auburn Way S. & F Street: Ms. Patrick reported the City Council's Planning and Community Development Committee has approved the Auburn Way South and F Street Southeast public art signage project as proposed for recommendation to the City Council. The three concerns regarding the supporting way-finding signage, readability of the lettering and lighting were addressed to the committees' satisfaction. If readability of the lettering proves inadequate, the project contract has been amended to include the City's right to make modifications if deemed necessary. The project proposal goes before City Council for a vote this month. The construction of the intersection began this week, but is not scheduled for completion until spring 2006. Vandalism: Ms. Patrick reported on incidents of vandalism to two public art pieces in the past month. The Long Look at Centennial Viewpoint Park was vandalized again over the Labor Day holiday. Vandals had attempted last January to sever the bronze sculpture of a deer from its base by sawing through the hind legs. This time vandals attempted once again to remove the sculpture, this time sawing through the front legs. Security measures will be enacted: lighting will be installed and the shrubbery will be trimmed to provide a clear view from the street. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad overpass at Auburn Way and Highway 18 was "tagged" with spray paint. The damage has been removed using a sandblasting method, but it will take a couple months of natural weathering to return the steel's "bloom," or rust, to the damaged area's original look. Discussion followed regarding repair, restoration and related budgets for the City's public art pieces. Lakeland: The lighting and landscaping plans for "Sighting," the corten steel sculpture at Lakeland Hills Way Southeast, is underway. A plaque will also be installed. 2006 Project: Ms. Patrick reported staff is working with Public Works regarding the integration of and funding for a public art project in conjunction with the West Main Street non-motorized improvements. Sept. 12, 2005, City of Auburn Arts Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 V. Residency requirements for boards and commission members Ms. Patrick said the Mayor and Council are revisiting policy regarding residency requirements for members of City boards and commissions. Discussion followed. VI. The 2006 City Hall Gallery Call for Artists The 2006 City Hall Gallery Call for Artists went out earlier this month. Ms. Patrick reported five submissions have been made thus far and anticipates up to a dozen or more will be received by the Oct. 7 deadline for submission. The Good 01' Days Art Exhibit will be added to the City Hall Gallery exhibit schedule in 2006. That exhibit will still be currated by Good 01' Days staff. Ms. Patrick asked the commission for recommendations regarding the frequency in which an artist may exhibit. The Commission recommended an artist may be featured again the following year if the work submitted for consideration is a different body of work. The visual arts committee will meet on October 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. at City Hall to review submissions for the 2006 City Hall Gallery exhibits. VII. Other Business The nominating committee to elect a vice-chair for 2006 is Ms. Egbert, Ms. Flanery and Commissioner Pam Smith. The committee will forward its nominations for a vote at the October meeting. Ms. Patrick and Ms. Smith asked for volunteer ushers for the Sept. 19 Russian American Kids Circus school show. Commissioners Elliott, Egbert and Barbie Sharrard will assist. Ms. Patrick reported the slate for the 2006-07 BRAVO! season will be determined early in 2006 so that sponsorships for individual shows can be pursued. Additional!y, Ms. Patrick and Ms. Rose will be attending a regional booking conference next month in Oregon to begin the booking process. The annual retreat is scheduled for Monday, October 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the White River Valley Museum Muckleshoot Room. The speaker will be Mary Pat Byrne, Art Specialist for the City of Bellevue. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Laurie Rose Cultural Arts Coordinator Sept. 12, 2005, City of Auburn Arts Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3