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Minutes 07-27-10 MINUTES OF THE BOYNTON BEACH ARTS COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2010, AT 6:30 P.M. AT FIRE STATION NO. 2 2516 WEST WOOLBRIGHT ROAD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PRESENT: Barbara Ready, Chair Debby Coles-Dobay, Public Art Dana Cook Administrator Barbara Lentz, (arrived 7:18 p.m.) Nubia Richman (arrived 6:38 p.m.) Sherie Tengbergen Halena Wolf Donn Davenport, Alternate ABSENT: Anderson Slocombe, Vice Chair Christine Moeller, Alternate 1. Call to Order Chair Ready called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. Roll Call of Members Self-introductions were made. III. Agenda Approval The following items were added: VII. Public Art Projects, Item E - Review of Jaycee Park Interpretive Public Art Markers VII. Public Art Projects, Item F – Dick’s Sporting Goods Motion Mr. Cook moved to accept the agenda as is. Ms. Tengbergen seconded the motion that unanimously passed. 1 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, FL July 27, 2010 IV. Approve Meeting Minutes A. Approval of June 22, 2010 minutes Motion Mr. Cook moved to accept as is. Ms. Wolf seconded the motion that unanimously passed. V. Announcements/Reports A. FAPAA 2011 Conference in Palm Beach County Ms. Coles-Dobay provided a draft agenda for the 2011 Florida Association of Public Art Administrators’ Conference. There was a desire to host the conference in Palm Beach County. The main focus was how public art worked. They would offer sessions to attract other art disciplines in addition to attracting public art administrators from around the State. Since art could be integrated into infrastructure and architecture, the conference would be of interest to architects, planners, builders and developers, structural engineers, etc. The conference would try to have individuals from those disciplines on the panel for discussion about how to integrate public art and eco art. Details were forthcoming regarding how the sessions would be held in Boynton and how they would showcase the City’s public art to the County, individuals from the other disciplines, and the Florida Public Art Administrators from across the State. There was consensus the members would like to see the conference be held in the City. VI. Vision Planning A. August 26, 2010 presentation B. August 26, 2010 agenda Ms. Coles-Dobay prepared a presentation based on the draft agenda for the presentation which would reflect the methods used for the visioning planning and the subjects and ideas the members came up with since 2008. The idea was to introduce the Arts Commission, the Public Art Administrator, the workshop agenda, and examples of public art. They would use spirited audio/visuals they had compiled in the presentation because they were relevant and it would engage the participants. The Public Art Ordinance would be explained and the Art in Public Places program video which was viewed by the City Commission meeting on June 15, 2010 would be shown. There would be a review of public art opportunities, an explanation of the process and visuals. 2 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, FL July 27, 2010 As contained on the draft agenda, there would be a review of public art events and programs and an explanation of why the Arts Commission created them. There would be a question and answer session, feedback would be received and continued communications would be encouraged. Space for the participants to write their questions would also be provided. (Ms. Richman arrived at 6:38 p.m.) The video for the Vision Planning meeting was viewed. The mission statement would be presented and the ordinance would be reviewed. A discussion of public art opportunities and the visioning process detailing the steps the Arts Commission has taken to accomplish their work todate would be held. The Community Redevelopment Agency Master Plan, City sectors and land development regulations would also be reviewed. A suggestion on the video was made that Public Visioning Art Processes were not Public Art Opportunities and the visioning process should be without the header. A suggestion was also made to phrase the portion of the video regarding public art experts differently. A map of the City would be available reflecting the current and planned public art locations would be included. Ms. Coles-Dobay would provide more description of the projects as the areas were reviewed and examples of public art projects that had consistency throughout the City would be provided. The gateway and marina entryway features would be explained and before and after photos could be shown. The Community Redevelopment Agency Downtown Master Plan and the cultural corridor of Ocean Avenue would be highlighted. Ms. Coles-Dobay also wanted to provide examples integrating art into areas and how it related to the City’s image and tag line would be discussed. Several areas, such as Federal Highway South, the business parks and Quantum Park would all be added. Art would be added to the City’s parks and she would explain they were working with other City departments on those endeavors. There was discussion about the Boynton Beach Gala. The Arts Commission did not want to hold an art fair and wanted to do something unique to Boynton that was public art oriented and had appeal on a national level. It was noted the push for the Gala emanated from the City Commission and a suggestion was made to soften the explanation about why the members did not want to hold that type of event and to include an alternative. The Arts Commission was planning a kinetic art symposium and exhibit and the event was something that would be held every year. The subtitles in the video were too lengthy. As an example, there was a heading of Events and Programs on a slide, and then another slide entitled “Events and Programs Process.” It was pointed out only “Events and Programs Process” was needed. Ms. Coles-Dobay invited the members to review the material and Mr. Davenport agreed to do so. 3 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, FL July 27, 2010 The primary projects would be discussed and there was agreement to drop the holiday items from the presentation. A tour was recently given to school-aged youth and they could include statements from the kids and other comments could be throughout the presentation and about the national focus on public art. It could segue into the next part of the presentation. Adding a voice-over of quotes could be used. The members thought the presentation was good. Staff would bring back comments and present it to the City Commission in October. It was noted; however, the City Commission was invited to the visioning process. VII. Public Art Projects A. Walmart Gulfstream Gateway Public Art Proposal review Ms. Coles-Dobay announced Walmart hired Artist Frank Varga. Mr. Cook inquired if he was prohibited from working with Mr. Varga on the project. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained if he was going to work with him on it, he was prohibited from voting on it or discussing it at the meeting. Ms. Coles-Dobay suggested he recuse himself from the discussion. Mr. Cook explained he worked on five major pieces with him. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained how Mr. Vargas was selected and that WalMart wanted a sailfish. A conceptual drawing was submitted for the Arts Commission’s review. (Barbara Lentz arrived at 7:17 p.m.) There was a comment made there should be more to the design. The shape was similar to the other sailfish and the piece should be unique. The art had a kinetic component to it: the entire piece spins and the tails were connected by a baitball. The artist was receptive to comments. Other suggestions were to have the fish in a different position and the letter font shape and design should be changed. Motion Ms. Tengbergen moved to approve the concept with the changes suggested in the font and the form of the fish. Mr. Cook seconded the motion that unanimously passed. Motion Ms. Wolf moved to approve the artist, Frank Varga. Ms. Richman seconded the motion that unanimously passed. B. Boat Club Park final approval 4 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, FL July 27, 2010 The members were emailed about the mural. A suggestion had been previously made to have a gallery wrap and be framed. It was noted the work was not wrapped or framed. Motion Ms. Richman moved to approve the product. Ms. Tengbergen seconded the motion that unanimously passed. Ms. Coles-Dobay reviewed the remainder of the park’s renovations and explained the Recreation and Parks Department liked the mural so much that they wanted to pay the artist to continue the concept on a second wall. A proposal was put together and the concept was described, which was similar to an ode to Old Boynton focusing on Boynton as a fishing community and on sailfish. It would be similar to a historical panorama. The mural would begin with images from the past styled like an old photo with sepia tones, transitioning to modern images and letting the fish go. The price was reasonable, and due to the artist not framing his prior piece, it was suggested this piece be done the same way. It was noted; however, the piece had no edge. Motion Ms. Wolf moved to accept the proposal and the artist and the price. Mr. Cook seconded the motion that unanimously passed. C. Seacrest Streetscape Public Art Project 1. Final decision approval on concepts Updated drawings of the Seacrest Streetscape project were submitted for review. The work previously submitted by Artist Jermaine Johnson was simplified and comments made in the past by the members were also incorporated. Ms. Marucci, the lead artist for the project, provided a letter and indicated she would work with Mr. Johnson to make the two designs work well together. The styles were different, but in its favor, the panels would be on different corners. On that basis, the pieces could work. Comments were made about the book in the church scene in Mr. Johnson’s panel. It was unknown whether it was intended to be a Bible or education. One panel was also black and detailed and the other panel of his was not. As Mr. Johnson worked with the artist, more color would be added. There was discussion Ms. Marucci would not let the piece be installed if it was not up to standard. They would be voting to trust the artist with the project. 5 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, FL July 27, 2010 Motion Ms. Lentz moved to accept the concept as it is. Ms. Wolf seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-1, (Ms. Tengbergen dissenting.) Ms. Lentz indicated she hoped the colors would look good together. D. Avenue of the Arts artwork selection and placement recommendation An email was sent to the members prior to the meeting regarding the Avenue of the Arts which Ms. Coles-Dobay reviewed. Ms. Tengbergen requested Ms. Coles-Dobay verify her email address since she did not receive all of the materials sent ahead of time and she agreed to do so. On a different note, Ms. Coles-Dobay explained occasionally she is approached by an artist about installing art, such as on a wall in locations other than Ocean Avenue. She advised them to scout a location on City property, and she would bring it up at the meeting. She noted the artwork being proposed for the Avenue of the Arts had already gone through that process and they suggested a location where they thought their artwork could be placed. She reminded the members that they have a set budget and because of that, the members could consider, in cases when an artist submitted two pieces, that they be placed on the same pad. Since artwork was suggested for new locations and they did not have pads, it may be easier to affix them to the wall. They could offer the artists less money to install them, and this would be one way to expand the program to other areas of the City with the same budget. In reference to the Call to Artists, they received submissions from all over the United States. At the Florida Association of Public Art Administrators’ Conference, a comment was made about the Avenue of the Arts program being discussed all over the country. Ms. Coles-Dobay suggested they keep that thought in mind when they select the art. There would be diversity and there were some large pieces submitted. Mr. Davenport left the meeting at 8:01 p.m. The following pieces were selected and placed as follows: Location Piece 1. Merlin’s Compass in front of City Hall 2. The Renewal 3. The Swarm would be on the Civic Center and the Butterfly and Dragonfly at the Civic Center (it was suggested they be placed at different heights) 4. The Rain Barrel 5. The Landing I 6. The Guardian Bench 6 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, FL July 27, 2010 7 Oceans Ladder 8 Flower Power 9. Guitar 10. Bird on Ocean at Marina E. Review of Jaycee Park Interpretive Public Art Markers. Ms. Coles-Dobay reviewed the Interpretative markers that would be along the trail at Jaycee Park. There would be sites along the path that depicted the history of the Intracoastal, why the mangroves are there and what the water meant to the community, its past and its future. There would be pylons and coquina rock with interpretive panels that speak about the trail. The conceptual plan showing where the markers would be was viewed. The park was a very well used park. There would be a deck similar to a dock at the park. There would also be flip books, and examples of the pages were viewed. Interviews with families involved in the fishing industry and others took place and two artists and an interpretive storyteller were involved in the project. There was agreement that all the members liked the concepts. F. Dicks Sporting Goods Ms. Coles-Dobay explained the Arts Commission had spoken about the public arts component for Dick’s Sporting Goods store. Artist Stephanie Jaffe Warner created the concept of a bench to be placed in front of the store. After the selection as to which bench to have at the location was made, the management from the store wanted to move the bench to the side of the store. They also had a concern children would jump from seat to seat. After discussion, the members suggested taking out seats numbered two and four, from the five seats that were styled as golf tees was appropriate and that the revised bench should remain at the original location. The distance would be too great to jump. The mosaic that was proposed would be incorporated into the sidewalk Motion Ms. Richman moved that the bench be accepted by removing the number two and four tees and keeping the green, red, and blue colors because of the concerns expressed by Dick’s regarding safety issues. The distance between the tees would be spaced enough so the distance would be too far for youth to jump. Ms. Lentz seconded the motion that unanimously passed. Motion Ms. Wolf moved to leave it (the bench) in the original location and to address the safety issues, to remove stools numbered two and four in order to increase the space between them and discourage jumping from one to the other, and keep the three primary colors, 7 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, FL July 27, 2010 the green, the red and the blue. Ms. Lentz seconded the motion that unanimously passed. VIII. New Business None. IX. Unfinished Business None. X. Future Business None. XI. Adjournment The next meeting would be held on August 18, 2010. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was properly adjourned at 8:53 p.m. . 1 ~- , (i~w~ 01vJuJ Catherine Cherry 0 Recording Secretary 080410 8