HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-05-2014 (2)City of Auburn Arts Commission, City Hall Annex, One Main, Conference Room 2
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 Meeting Minutes
Present: Nancy Colson, Charlotte Gollnick, Cart Davidson, Jan Jensen, Colleen Maloney, DeNae McGee,
Dan Norman, Donna Smart, Laura Westergard, Arts Coordinator, Maija McKnight, Arts and Events
Manager Julie Krueger, Arts and Events Assistant Kelsey D'Andrade. Excused: Feney Perez, Ronie
Schwend, Greg Watson.
I. Call to Order, Approval of Minutes, Introductions and Approval of Minutes:
Chair Colleen called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm. Commissioner Maloney moved to approve the May
and June 2014 meeting minutes. Commissioner Jensen seconded the motion. All approved. Motion
approved.
II. Auburn International Farmers Market Poster
Staff McKnight presented the top three posters that were selected as part of a "popular choice" on the
market's opening day and presented the one recommended by the Visual Arts Committee to serve as
the poster for the 2014 Auburn International Farmers Market. The artwork was done as part of Auburn
High School Graphic Design Class taught by Diane Saar. Jan Jensen moved to approve the
recommendation of the Visual Arts Committee for the 2015 Farmers Market Poster; Laura Westergard
seconded the motion. Motion approved. Commissioners extended their appreciation and gratitude to
all the participating students and were impressed at the quality and diversity of artwork presented.
III. Downtown Sculpture Gallery
Staff McKnight provided a summary of the Downtown Sculpture Gallery program now entering its third
year. The Cultural Arts division subscribed to an online call to artist online system, callforentry.org and
reviewed applications from 32 artists /67 sculptures (2013, 12 artists /19 sculptures). The details of the call
were re- stated, and an overview of the selection process was introduced, and a voting roster distributed.
The commission reviewed each of the submitted artworks and the associated materials and determined
the six that would be extended a loan agreement. One artwork, that has special installation
considerations, was selected given feasibility determined by staff. Three additional artworks were
selected as runner -up in case any of the selected artists couldn't participate and /or the pedestals that are
currently being constructed as part of the new development downtown become available. No more than
one artwork per artist was selected, and a variety of sizes and medium were taken into consideration.
Staff will work to contact each artist and placement of each of the artworks will be discussed at the
September 2 Arts Commission meeting and deinstallation /installation will be scheduled throughout the
month of September. The People's Choice potential purchase will also be discussed at the September
Arts Commission meeting.
IV. Updates /Announcements /Upcoming Events
• Staff distributed mock -ups of the BRAVO publicity materials and provided a brief snapshop of the
marketing plan for the upcoming season.
• Pianos on Parade will back this year, with seven artistically - altered pianos being placed
throughout Auburn. The pianos will be placed on Thursday, August 7 and then be returned to
storage on Monday, September 8, 2014. There are five locations throughout downtown, and a
piano placed in Lakeland Hills Haggen Grocery Store and Les Gove Park.
• ArtRageous Zones have been occurring throughout the summer at the variety of summer festivals
and events. The artists' work directly with the public to offer hands -on -art making activities
throughout the scheduled event.
• The Autumn Art Walk is scheduled for Friday, September 5, 5 -9 pm
• An event to honor and recognize Poet Laureate, Dick Brugger has been scheduled for Thursday,
September 11 and will be a joint celebration with his daughter who will have her artwork on
display in City Hall Gallery at the same time.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:25 pm
Respectfully submitted, Maija McKnight