HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-05-2017 Minutes City of Auburn Arts Commission
Auburn Commuroity and Events Center Classroom
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 iVieeting IVlinutes
Present: Nancy Colson, Cary Davidson, Charlotte Gollnick,Jan Jensen, Patricia Judd, Kelley Kuhlman,
Dan Norman, Amy Sie, Donna Smart, Greg Watson
Staff: City Council Liaison Rich Wagner; Parks, Arts & Recreation Director Daryl Faber;Arts&Events
Manager Julie Krueger; Arts Coordinator Allison Hyde; Arts Assistant Mary Ellen Bowers
Not excused: Heather Longhurst, Trudi Moses
I. Call to Order, Introductions and Approval of Minutes
a) Chair Gollnick called the meeting to order at 4:35 pm.
b) After a brief welcome, Chair Gollnick asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the
November 7, 2017 Arts Commission meeting. Commissioner Jensen moved to approve the
November 7,2017 meeting minutes; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Kuhlman. Chair
Gollnick called the vote, and the motion passed unanimously.
II. Iconic Public Art
a) Arts Coordinator Allison Hyde gave a presentation on the current status of the Iconic Publie Art
sculpture proposed for installation at the Les Gove Park Campus on South Auburn Way on the
parcel referred to as the"Big Daddy's Site." Hyde started by thanking the sub-committee
members who were present at the meeting for being involved in the recommendation of the
artwork that was being presented. Hyde then explained the process used to select the proposed
artwork. Hyde presented a PowerPoint slideshow from the artist with images of the proposed
artwork and text describing the placement, structure, materials, and upkeep of the sculpture.
Members of the Arts Commission expressed their delight in the whimsical tone of the piece,
appreciation of the artists efforts to understand and comply with the subcommittee's
recommendations to refine the original proposal, and pleasure with the iconic nature and visibility
ant'icipated by the size of the sculpture. Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber ttianked
the sub-committee and the Arts Commission for their participation in jurying and recommending
an artwork.
b) Gommissioner Jensen moved that the Arts Commission recommend the proposed seulpfure to
move forward for consideration by City Council. Commissioner Greg Wafson seconded the
motion. Chair Gollnick called the vote, the motion passed unanimously. ,
III. Updates7Upcoming Events
e Coordinator Hyde invited Commissioners to attend an Artist Reception for the AVCA art
exhibition currently showing at the City Hall Gallery. The reeeption is on Thursday,
December 7tn.
• Hyde announced that City Council approved the Arts Commission's recommendation that the
Call to Artists for Auburn's Poet Laureate be reopened with expanded residency
requirements to include North Pierce and South King County. The Call to Artists will be
reopened with a deadline of mid-January to allow applications for fhe formerly excluded
areas.
�• Commissioner Watson announced that Salish Modem, the exhibit at White River Valley
Museum will close in two weeks. He invites Commissioners to attend.
• Commissioner Colson reminded the Comrnission of the Auburn Symphony Orchesfra's
Holiday Concert at the Auburn Performing Arts Center just after fhe holiday party at the
conclusion of today's meeting. She encouraged everyone to attend.
• Arts& Events Manager Krueger noted the success of this year's Red, White and Blue
Holiday Concert on December 3�d. It was a fun, festive, warm evening with 850 in
attendance.
• Commissioners Colson and Gollnick reviewed the Pacific Ballroom Dance Holiday
production. They noted that the production receiveci enthusiastic appreciation by the
audience.
• Krueger announced the production of Scrooge the Musical at the Auburn Avenue Theater
this December 8-10 and December 14 -17
• Hyde thanked outgoing Commissioners Patricia Judd, and Dan Norman for their work on
behalf of Auburn Arts Commission. The Commission joined in thanking them for their service
to Auburn.
a Director Faber thanked City Council Liaison Rich Wagner for his many years of service, both
on Auburn's City Council, and as the Council's liaison to the Arts Commission.
Commissioners expressed fheir appreciation for everything he has done for the City and the
Arts.
• Krueger announced that Commissioners were invited to the lobby of the Event Center for a
photo in front of the Christmas tree, followed by a holiday celebration to be held in
, conjunction with the Parks Board and the Tree Board in Conference Room 3 directly after the
conclusion of the meeting.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Jensen to adjourn, which was
seconded by Commissioner Judd. Ghair Gollnick called the vote, and the motion passed. The meeting
adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Mary Ellen Bowers
Approved the day of ,
(Chair) (Staffl