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Home My WebLink AboutITEM IV-A . • Read Ahead: Item IV.A. Auburn Arts Commission "t, P °..1 t 1 ,F 4'~ ,7_ P 4 . Auburn Arts Commission - October 2010 a•.T E~ r a~ E~, i= ~ Meeting with Planning & Community Development Cmte. . , . . . . y ~~t~ ~3.. i~ (^4Y ~ r t ( T ~.rt . ' 1 t~^F . ~ Y~... . . . . . • . - Auburn Arts Commission A 12 member advisory board that works closely with staff to support and advance arts in Auburn. The Commission fosters the growth of the arts in Auburn through the presentation of various arts programs, community initiatives and peogram partnerships. Through a shared vision, leadership and service, the Auburn Arts Commission's goal is to integrate the arts into all aspects of community life. Performing Arts Visual Arts Public Art Arts Education Advocacy and support for local artists and arts organizations Special Projects & Events Working cross departmen , , . . z~~~ ~ Performing Arts , The BRAVO Series presents a varietyofmusi4danceand theater touring groups from all - ~j~. around the globe. •Expanded season for 2010- 2011 (4 shows to 29 shows) .Marketing ali performances : 0together- both at the Auburn . _ • Ave. Theater and the ~ Performing Arts Center ` 17 •Goal of expanding audience base while keeping existing supporters ~ Performing Ar,ts - Auburn Ave. Theater 250 Seat Venue Variety of programming •Live at the Ave •Comedy at the Ave ApPEARlNG (DMFDYqr ' Rft°&' ~~.y... nrenvT •Avenue Kids •Youth Theater Camp • , ~ , ~ nrx~nR,~U?s •Auburn Community Players - new . _ • _ . _ 88 new chairs in center section New screen and video capabilities Rental space for performances, meetings, and events ~ Public Art .I I.6o , . Auburn's Public Art Program is supported through a 1% for art `k ordinance. Current collection of ~:r• 23 artworks, most of which are in the Parks throu9houtAuburn. 3 new public art , projects in the works ~t , - . . . . <'1 `Public Art 2010 Projects Bruce Myers Virginia Paquette Sheila Klein Activity Center/Gymnasium Community Center City Hall Plaza Climbing Wall Gate Artwork Redesign Entry way and Desk Lighting Features :11A ...a . .o. . , ' . 1 2 'L ~A N ^ ~ t i~1YKr.M~-;.•wµY S+ -Y r$''--•.... '?~r Mural Projeet§ Green Apple Graphics Green Apple Clean Sweep Project Graphics Auburn Ave. Theater Mural Downtown Artwork ~ - Urban Art Works ArtRageous project Mural for Les Gove Activity Center/Gymnasium Construction Fencing v t ~ T ~ ~w t ` ( r f~ rs ~o a N-4 a e ~ Visual Art Galleries : Two galleries (City Hall and Senior ActivityCenter) r,;...:. feature local and r L ~i ~ regional artists and changemonthly. 3~.~ g ,r•-...-~ Featured 18exhibits in 2010. All artists are invited to applyand exhibits ~are selected by a panel. ~ ; ~ ArtFtageous : • .ia } ~ :u ~ v-3 Fine Arts focus Diversity of inedium 7NI! x" - Diversity of age appropriate activities "}1 G Hands-on experiences a'~ y~,°~ ' ~ Involve local organizations Highlight environmentalism ! , CUCTURE pC MT,~Xirl . lI ~ . _ V LT 1 Vi~G ~y ; ~ .n_ SITESPECIFIC . . rixo couwrr ~oomua r~x ~ p1R '~p} pGCioN Alti{' . ~'~'Ig('S uat Ar.t communit~y support . i o . 4LA Student Art Competition ~ Support of CommunityArts ~~t~}~ i rr► i~~"~ i~~ i~t c~ r~ :r White River alleyMuseum I Funders for Art Programs .'k , A A U-BUJ~ , . . . . . . y° . llola z)uNrouj,,,,tC;,NEO ARTS C.OMMISSION ~j . . ~i 4 - CULTURE CUL1 T1ar ~,'1 p~ E SITE-SPECIFIC E'~► K+NG couNrr LaanINa rax Future Goals PERFORMING ARTS - Work to expand audiencebase, bring diverse and interesting ' performances to Auburn an`d provide performing arts for all ages. PUBLICART-{ontinuetorefinel%forArt ordinance, work on draft of artproject development plan,.work on plan for downtown art. VISUAL ART - Continue to, create gellery experience for local ertists, explore additionafopportunities to showcase local artwork in Auburn, continue to work an event-based visual arts such asDowntown Art Walk to increase exposure for area . artists. ART EDUCATION - Continue discussions with Auburn 5chool District, GRCC and " Auburn Valley Creative Artstoprovide art programs, continue linkfrom artists to Recreation staff to schedule aR clafses, and continue to seek connections with BRAVO ' series performersto offer unique experience forAu6urn studeritsand residents. .