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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-09-10 CAC MINS CITY OF CHtJLA4lISTA CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Meeting Minutes Monday, September 10, 2012 Civic Center Branch Library 5:00 pm Conference Room Commissioners Present: Chair Gore; Vice-Chair A. Rodriguez; Commissioners Camacho, Kulikowski, Lappin, and J. Rodriguez Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Attisha - unexcused City Staff Present: Staff Liaison Stephanie Loney Others Present: Don Johnson, President of South Bayfront Artists Association (Sobart); Dennis Doyle, Collaborations: Teachers & Artists (COTA); Ernest M. Saenz, Trinidy Inc. I. Call to Order /Roll Call Chair Gore called the meeting to order at 5:03 pm. II. Approval of Minutes Motion made by Commissioner A. Rodriguez and seconded by Commissioner Lappin to approve the Minutes from the July 9, 2012 meeting. Motion carried. III. Old Business A. Court House Arts Display Update (Gore/Lappin) Chair Gore commended Commissioner Lappin for doing a phenomenal job displaying her artwork for the past three months. Chair Gore expressed appreciation to Don Johnson for his assistance. Vice-Chair A. Rodriguez inquired whether there could be a link on the Library's website to Commissioner Lappin's site so that everyone can view her work. Mr. Don Johnson, representing the South Bayfront Artists Association introduced himself. He informed the Commission that he has been working on the next group of displays, which will include some work from kids and four or five other artists displaying works of quilts, water colors, etc. His hope is to have local artwork with a Native American theme. 1 Mr. Ernest Saenz, representing Trinidy Incorporated inquired how local artists would get information on how to display their work at the courthouse. He stated that he is a local artist and know of many local artists, but have not heard anything about this opportunity. Mr. Johnson stated that they will have a call for all artists at the. Harbor Days event. Vice-Chair A. Rodriguez stated that this project is just beginning to roll out. The Gommission is still working on guidelines on how to advertise this project. Commissioner Kulikowski asked how the community would be informed of the display. Chair Gore stated that all ideas and suggestions and welcomed since the Commission is just working out the details. Chair Gore asked if the Commission has access to the City's website in order to publicize this project. Staff Liaison Loney replied that any information listed must be endorsed by the Commission in order to be placed on City's website, especially since the courthouse is not a City building. Commissioner Camacho suggested that one or two Commissioners should work with Sobart and preview the work prior to being displayed. Commissioner Camacho and Vice-Chair A. Rodriguez agreed to be co-coordinators for the next exhibit. Commissioner Lappin informed the group that her work will be removed by September 17tH Commissioner J. Rodriguez asked if the Commission has an application or process in place for an artist to request to have work displayed. Staff Liaison Loney volunteered to take the South Chula Vista Library display policy and revise it to use for the courthouse project. It will be a supplemental form to the courthouse application. Mr. Dennis Doyle, Executive Director of Collaboration: Teachers & Artists (COTA) informed the Commission that he works with a group of artists who have trained groups of teachers who work kids to do project-based units. The kids create artwork to represent what they have learned. The children's artwork is displayed at the South Chula Vista Branch Library annually. The exhibit is up for approximately three months. There is aself-guided map to go through tour. Mr. Saenz asked the Commission for assistance in locating a permanent space to display work of local artists. 2 Staff Liaison Loney suggested that Mr. Saenz may be able to display some art at the South Chula Vista Branch Library for a period of time. However,, the City does not have any buildings to offer for permanent use. She also suggested that perhaps Mr. Saenz can contact the Third Avenue Village Association (TAVA). B. Cow Parade Information (A. Rodriguez) Vice-Chair A. Rodriguez reported that she contacted the company that does the cow parade. They informed her that we will need a corporate sponsor(s) for approximately $100,000. They recommended 30-50 cows. The most recent auction in Houston raised $1 million. Commissioner Kulikowski stated that she is familiar with the project which started in Chicago and wonders if the City of Chula Vista is ready for such a project. She expressed concerns for the financial commitment. Staff Liaison Loney suggested to the Commission to bring the idea to the City Council to get direction of whether the Council will support such a project. Vice-Chair A. Rodriguez suggested the Commission should try to secure corporate sponsors first. Chair Gore made a motion to analyze the project to see if it is financially feasible and bring the item back to the Commission at the November meeting. Commissioner Camacho seconded the motion. Motion carried. IV. New Business A. Introduction of New Commission Members Ms. Muriel Kulikowski and Ms. Jennifer Rodriguez presented self- introductions and was welcomed by the Commission. B. September 2012 as Arts Month Chula Vista Staff Liaison Loney informed the Commission that Chair Gore was presented a proclamation at the August 7th City Council meeting. C. November Meeting Date Change The next regularly scheduled meeting is on November 21St, which is Veteran's Day (City holiday). The Commission agreed to reschedule the meeting to November 5th. 3 V. Library Staff Report A. Performing & Visual Arts Grant - 2013 Staff Liaison Loney stated that she will start revising the application guidelines in November. One current year recipient was asked not to use the grant as "prize money"; however, the guidelines do not specify it. Revised draft guidelines will be brought to the November meeting. B. Gayle McCandliss Arts Awards -Presented July 17, 2012 This year's recipient was presented the Rising Star award at July 17th City Council meeting. VI. Public Comments/Communications A. Review of Application by Commissioner Katarzyna Lappin to exhibit at the South Chula Vista Library Galleria. Motion made by Chair Gore and seconded by Vice-Chair A. Rodriguez to approve Commissioner Lappin's application. The display dates will be determined by the Branch Manager at the South Chula Vista Branch Library. B. Commissioner J. Rodriguez asked if the Commission has a website. Staff Liaison Loney replied that the Commission does not currently have a website and will ask the Mayor's Office and the City's Webmaster if the Commission can have one. VII. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m. by Chair Gore. The next meeting of the Cultural Arts Commission is scheduled for Monday, November 5, 2012 at 5:00 pm at the Civic Center Branch Library, located at 365 F Street, Chula Vista. Yeelin Cheung, Admin. Analyst II Secretary, Cultural Arts Commission 4