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Agenda 04-26-11Agenda for Art Commission Meeting Tuesday, April 26, 2011 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Fire Station #2 Training Room 2615 West Woolbright Avenue, Boynton Beach AGENDA: I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS III. AGENDAAPPROVAL IV. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES V. ANNOUNCEMENTS /REPORTS A. March 26, 2011 10am - 3pm High School report B. April 11, 2011 presentation of downtown plans to AOPBC C. April 14, 2011 Sister Cities Young Artists Showcase D. April 16, 2011 Boat Club Park Celebration E. April 30, 2011 5 - 7pm Boat Club Park meet the artist F. Cancel or move June 28, 2011 meeting. VI. PROJECT UPDATES A. Lettering for Marlin entryway feature for WalMart Project - (emailed 4.20.11) B. Commercial vs Fine Art Foundry information - (emailed 4.20.11) C. Seacrest Streetscape project update - (emailed 4.20.11) VII. EXHIBITS A. Avenue of the Arts • Removal of three sculptures • Theme for 2010/11 VIII. INTL' KINETIC ART SYMPOSIUM AND EXHIBIT PLANNING A. Target for 2012 or 2013 - (emailed 4.20.11) B. Committees - (emailed 3.17.11) updates by committee head C. Education - update Halena Wolf IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Presentations - Dr. Tiffany North B. Successful Citizen Advisory Board Committees - Anderson Slocombe X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XI. FUTURE BUSINESS NOTICE IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING, HE /SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE /SHE MAY NEED TO EN- SURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONYAND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. (F.S. 286.0105) THE CITY SHALL FURNISH APPROPRIATE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES WHERE NECESSARY TO AFFORD AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF A SERVICE, PROGRAM, OR ACTIVITY CON- DUCTED BY THE CITY. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK' OFFICE, (561) 742 -6060 AT LEAST TWENTY -FOUR HOURS PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY IN ORDER FOR THE CITY TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUEST. Fine Arts Sculpture Bronze Casting Process Step 1 -Artistic Sculpture An artist will bring to us a sculpture that they have created, usually made of clay, and ask us to recreate it into bronze. Our mold specialist will then analyze it to see how best we can section it off to create the mold. Step 2 - Mold Creation Center The sculpture is divided into sections and then covered with a release product that will allow the original sculpture to be removed eventually. We then apply a layer of rubber that is applied evenly covering the entire sculpture. This is very important because the detail is picked up by the rubber. The purpose of the mold is to create an exact negative of the original clay piece, in wax! When the rubber is finally set then the plaster is placed over the rubber to create an original mold. This process is done on one half and then once dried it is flipped over and completed on the other side. When this is completed you have a mother mold of the original sculpture, but now you are able to make multiple copies in bronze. The plaster can now be removed and when the rubber is pulled back and cleaned we are now ready to create the wax replica. Step 3 - Wax The finished mold is now ready for wax. The rubber portion of the mold is painted with a thin layer of wax. This is continued until the proper thickness is created. Step 4 - Wax Chasing Once the wax is created there are parting lines. The wax specialist will then take the proper utensil and fill parting lines so that eventually the wax will look exactly like the original. At the base of each wax sculpture wax gates are added to the wax cup that is attached to the sculpture. When the bronze is poured into the wax the bronze flows down the gates into the main chamber. Step 5 - Once the wax is created the need to cover the wax with another protective shell is essential. This is the portion of the lost wax method that has been modernized. The wax sculpture is dipped into a ceramic slurry and then placed into a sand solution to build its thickness. This is done one layer at a time and each dipping must take place only after the piece has completely dried before the next layer can be applied. Once completed the sculptures are hung and dried. Wo 4 04r Step 6 - Casting The ceramic shell is taken from the rack and placed in kiln where it is de -waxed at 300 degrees. Under the heat of the kiln the shell hardens (bakes). Upon removal of the sculptures there are occasionally cracks in the mold. They are patched so that there is no leakage when the bronze is finally poured. After they are inspected they are fired at 1800 degrees to increase their hardness. The sculptures are then placed in a rack of sand that holds them in place and the bronze is poured into the mold at 2100 degrees. Fine Art Foundries are environmentally friendly with the materials needed to cast. The bronze ingots are melted using a natural gas furnace. The waxes used completely combusts at 2100 degrees producing less carbon and gases than ordinary household candles. AGENDA BACK UP MATERIALS 4.26.2011 VI. A. Lettering for Marlin entryway feature for WalMart Project - Frank Varga Previously presented lettering • Hallow cast aluminum finished in bronze /gold powder coating • 12" high Initial cap letters (B's for Boynton Beach) sized 2" x 2" • 9" high Smaller capital letters sized 1.5" x1.5" • Cast molds only available in these sizes Board wanted letters with the same letter weight (surface width) New proposed letters • Lazer cut solid aluminum finished in bronze /gold powder coating • All letters will be 2" in width and 1/2" in depth • 12" high initial caps (B's for Boynton Beach) only • 9" high capital letters for rest of name • They will be mounted 1" to 2" from the base surface to provide depth to the letters and create a shadow behind them when lit. Both letters are made of: • Non corrosive aluminum • Powder coated - baked on process like in automobile finish Difference: • Depth of letters - sheets of aluminum materials not available in 2" thickness would have to be special ordered and difficult to lazer cut. • Hallow cast aluminum dies not available in desired 2" width for letters. Custom dies are $500 for each letter. VI. B. Fine Art vs Commercial Foundry information presented by Frank Varga There are two foundries that Frank Varga uses regularly to create his sculptures. Currently the City of Boynton Beach's Marlin entryway feature for the WalMart project is being fabricated and casted in one of these foundries. Since there were questions about the impact of a foundry at last months presentation on the Bezaiten Center of the Living Arts the discussion demonstrated that the board needed a better understanding of the difference between a commercial /industrial foundry and a fine arts foundry such as the ones Frank Varga uses to produce his artwork. AGENDA BACK UP MATERIALS 4.26.2011 Fine Art Foundry • Process is either loss wax investment casting/ shell casting • Smaller quantity and fewer pieces • Secondary casting process utilizes metals that are of a higher refinement (Smelting and purification of metals done elsewhere) • Metals that are melted are non ferrous metals such as bronze, copper, aluminum, silver, gold and platinum • Utilizes kilns to melt metal • Kilns are similar process to pottery kilns • Wax burns off similar to candle burning • Natural gas is source used to melt metals • Space needed for larger pieces is for cool down area. Sometimes pour done in sections. • Can reuse water to cool systems • Reuse sand use in molding processes • No need to forge no noise pollution Commercial Foundry • Much larger space needed for mass production • Process is either forging or casting of metals combines with other finishing services such as scaling and grinding • Cast and forging of iron, chromium, molybedium and other heavy metals. • Utilizes kilns and furnaces • Uses coal, natural gas, oil and nuclear as source used to melt metals • Industrial by products (slag) not found in fine art casting • Forging produces high noise level Art Foundry (Click here for link of Fine Art Foundry process) VI. C. Seacrest Streetscape Project update The public art is scheduled for installation for May 11 and 12, 2011. The artists Debbie and Len Marucci supplied some images of the project. Present panel AGENDA BACK UP MATERIALS 4.26.2011 Center for present panel VIII. A. International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium - Target event for 2012 or 2013 This is the time when the board is to decide whether to confirm that the International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium is set to be held February 10 - 12, 2012 or extended until February 8 - 10, 2013. We have made much progress with our planning but the question is wether or not we are will be ready for the 2012. My recommendation is that we push the International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium to the February 8 - 10, 2013 date. I also recommend for us to prepare for the event to proceed with the following: Target the date of Saturday, February 11, 2012 to host a 2 -3 hour "Stakeholders Workshop ". At this "workshop" all of the participants and sponsors for the exhibit and symposium would be invited. We can have an information presentation that would review the details for the 2013 International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium. Once the presentation was completed have the committees and their participants break into committee groups to complete the details for the 2013 exhibit and symposium. At the same time have the sponsors go into a separate room and discuss their sponsorship commitments and explore if we can fine tune their sponsorship goals. At the end of this session the entire group can reconvene in one room for a catered lunch and informal communication exchange. Center for past panel AGENDA BACK UP MATERIALS 4.26.2011 By hosting this in February it will accomplish the following: • We will bring together all interested parties; volunteers, sponsors, potential vendors, artists, educational partners, City and CRA officials and staff to understand the goals and purpose of the 2013 International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium. • By having all of these individuals, organizations and groups represented it will demonstrate the magnitude of the partnerships involved and the impact this event will have. • We can feature of the products on display as a teaser for the event and present all of the components of the 2013 International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium. • We will gain further buy -in and additional sponsorship support for the 2013 International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium IX. A. Presentations - Dr. Tiffany North Formal presentations coming to the board should have some informational back up information so the board can be prepared to review prior to the meeting. This way the board can be prepared to respond to or ask pertinent questions on the presentation subject. IX. B. Successful Citizen Advisory Board Committees - Anderson Slocombe Anderson forwarded a document to the board titled "Successfully Citizen Advisory Boards and Committees" by the Florida League of Cities; Florida Institute of Government; University of Government. He highlighted the following points that he will review and relay their relevance to the Arts Commission and it's goals: The relevant and important of this document is for the following reasons: 1. It helps give you a better understating of the nature and purpose of advisory groups: 2. Clarifies roles and responsibilities for board members. 3. Give guidance on how to keep committees productive. 4. A check list for members - reminder of what is expected /required. 5. How to make meeting count. 5. Parliamentary procedures 6. Guidance on how to deal with challenges and difficulties. This document is a great reminder of what is expected of committee or board members and is especially relevant at a time when we are undertaking the challenge of putting the International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium together. Agenda for Art Commission Meeting Tuesday, April 26, 2011 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Fire Station #2 Training Room 2615 West Woolbright Avenue, Boynton Beach AGENDA: I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS III. AGENDA APPROVAL IV. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES V. ANNOUNCEMENTS /REPORTS A. March 26, 2011 10am - 3pm High School report B. April 11, 2011 presentation of downtown plans to AOPBC C. April 14, 2011 Sister Cities Young Artists Showcase D. April 16, 2011 Boat Club Park Celebration E. April 30, 2011 5 - 7pm Boat Club Park meet the artist F. Cancel or move June 28, 2011 meeting. VI. PROJECT UPDATES A. Lettering for Marlin entryway feature for WalMart Project - (emailed 4.20.11) B. Commercial vs Fine Art Foundry information - (emailed 4.20.11) C. Seacrest Streetscape project update - (emailed 4.20.11) VII. EXHIBITS A. Avenue of the Arts • Removal of three sculptures • Theme for 2010/11 VIII. INTL' KINETIC ART SYMPOSIUM AND EXHIBIT PLANNING A. Target for 2012 or 2013 - (emailed 4.20.11) B. Committees - (emailed 3.17.11) updates by committee head C. Education - update Halena Wolf IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Presentations - Dr. Tiffany North B. Successful Citizen Advisory Board Committees - Anderson Slocombe X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XI. FUTURE BUSINESS NOTICE IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING, HE /SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE /SHE MAY NEED TO EN- SURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. (F.S. 286.0105) THE CITY SHALL FURNISH APPROPRIATE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES WHERE NECESSARY TO AFFORD AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF A SERVICE, PROGRAM, OR ACTIVITY CON- DUCTED BY THE CITY. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK' OFFICE, (561) 742 -6060 AT LEAST TWENTY -FOUR HOURS PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY IN ORDER FOR THE CITY TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUEST. AGENDA BACK UP MATERIALS 4.26.2011 By hosting this in February it will accomplish the following: • We will bring together all interested parties; volunteers, sponsors, potential vendors, artists, educational partners, City and CRA officials and staff to understand the goals and purpose of the 2013 International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium. • By having all of these individuals, organizations and groups represented it will demonstrate the magnitude of the partnerships involved and the impact this event will have. • We can feature of the products on display as a teaser for the event and present all of the components of the 2013 International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium. • We will gain further buy -in and additional sponsorship support for the 2013 International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium IX. A. Presentations - Dr. Tiffany North Formal presentations coming to the board should have some informational back up information so the board can be prepared to review prior to the meeting. This way the board can be prepared to respond to or ask pertinent questions on the presentation subject. IX. B. Successful Citizen Advisory Board Committees - Anderson Slocombe Anderson forwarded a document to the board titled "Successfully Citizen Advisory Boards and Committees" by the Florida League of Cities; Florida Institute of Government; University of Government. He highlighted the following points that he will review and relay their relevance to the Arts Commission and it's goals: The relevant and important of this document is for the following reasons: 1. It helps give you a better understating of the nature and purpose of advisory groups: 2. Clarifies roles and responsibilities for board members. 3. Give guidance on how to keep committees productive. 4. A check list for members - reminder of what is expected /required. 5. How to make meeting count. 5. Parliamentary procedures 6. Guidance on how to deal with challenges and difficulties. This document is a great reminder of what is expected of committee or board members and is especially relevant at a time when we are undertaking the challenge of putting the International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium together. AGENDA BACK UP MATERIALS 4.26.2011 VI. A. Lettering for Marlin entryway feature for WalMart Project - Frank Varga Previously presented lettering • Hallow cast aluminum finished in bronze /gold powder coating • 12" high Initial cap letters (B's for Boynton Beach) sized 2" x 2" • 9" high Smaller capital letters sized 1.5" x1.5" • Cast molds only available in these sizes Board wanted letters with the same letter weight (surface width) New proposed letters • Lazer cut solid aluminum finished in bronze /gold powder coating • All letters will be 2" in width and 1/2" in depth • 12" high initial caps (B's for Boynton Beach) only • 9" high capital letters for rest of name • They will be mounted 1" to 2" from the base surface to provide depth to the letters and create a shadow behind them when lit. Both letters are made of: • Non corrosive aluminum • Powder coated - baked on process like in automobile finish Difference: • Depth of letters - sheets of aluminum materials not available in 2" thickness would have to be special ordered and difficult to lazer cut. • Hallow cast aluminum dies not available in desired 2" width for letters. Custom dies are $500 for each letter. VI. B. Fine Art vs Commercial Foundry information presented by Frank Varga There are two foundries that Frank Varga uses regularly to create his sculptures. Currently the City of Boynton Beach's Marlin entryway feature for the WalMart project is being fabricated and casted in one of these foundries. Since there were questions about the impact of a foundry at last months presentation on the Bezaiten Center of the Living Arts the discussion demonstrated that the board needed a better understanding of the difference between a commercial /industrial foundry and a fine arts foundry such as the ones Frank Varga uses to produce his artwork. AGENDA BACK UP MATERIALS 4.26.2011 Fine Art Foundry • Process is either loss wax investment casting/ shell casting • Smaller quantity and fewer pieces • Secondary casting process utilizes metals that are of a higher refinement (Smelting and purification of metals done elsewhere) • Metals that are melted are non ferrous metals such as bronze, copper, aluminum, silver, gold and platinum • Utilizes kilns to melt metal • Kilns are similar process to pottery kilns • Wax burns off similar to candle burning • Natural gas is source used to melt metals • Space needed for larger pieces is for cool down area. Sometimes pour done in sections. • Can reuse water to cool systems • Reuse sand use in molding processes • No need to forge no noise pollution Commercial Foundry • Much larger space needed for mass production • Process is either forging or casting of metals combines with other finishing services such as scaling and grinding • Cast and forging of iron, chromium, molybedium and other heavy metals. • Utilizes kilns and furnaces • Uses coal, natural gas, oil and nuclear as source used to melt metals • Industrial by products (slag) not found in fine art casting • Forging produces high noise level Art Foundry (Click here for link of Fine Art Foundry process) V I. C. Seacrest Streetscape Project update 4 t he public art is scheduled for installation for May 11 and 12, 2011. The artists Debbie and Len arucci supplied some images of the project. Present panel AGENDA BACK UP MATERIALS 4.26.2011 Center for present panel Center for past panel III. A. International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium - Target event for 2012 or 2013 is is the time when the board is to decide whether to confirm that the International Kinetic Art hibit and Symposium is set to be held February 10 - 12, 2012 or extended until February 8 - 10, 13. We have made much progress with our planning but the question is wether or not we are will ready for the 2012. t recommendation is that we push the International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium to the bruary 8 - 10, 2013 date. I also recommend for us to prepare for the event to proceed with the lowing: rget the date of Saturday, February 11, 2012 to host a 2 -3 hour "Stakeholders Workshop ". At this orkshop" all of the participants and sponsors for the exhibit and symposium would be invited. We n have an information presentation that would review the details for the 2013 International Kinetic t Exhibit and Symposium. Once the presentation was completed have the committees and their rticipants break into committee groups to complete the details for the 2013 exhibit and symposium. the same time have the sponsors go into a separate room and discuss their sponsorship mmitments and explore if we can fine tune their sponsorship goals. the end of this session the entire group can reconvene in one room for a catered lunch and ormal communication exchange. Large Green Dragonfly by Joe Chamness The "Avenue of the Arts" is an on loan, year -long outdoor exhibit in the City of Boynton Beach downtown core. It is the creation of the City's Arts Commission and is realized through the Art in Public Places Program. This is the third annual "Avenue of the Arts" exhibit. As visitors travel from Boynton Beach Boulevard down Seacrest Boulevard, east on Ocean Avenue 0 ` to the Boynton Harbor Marina at the Intracoastal Waterway in 7 downtown Boynton Beach, they will discover ten inspiring artworks. This year, the City of Boynton Beach Art in Public Places "Avenue of the Arts" features artwork that speaks to textures; physical and visual. As you make your way along this Avenue, you will also learn about the City's amenities such as the City Library, Schoolhouse Children's Museum, Civic Center, Art Center, Veterans Park and Boynton Harbor Marina. Don't forget to visit the shops, restaurants and other local businesses during your tour. To learn more about the "Avenue of the Arts," visit our web site. You can even vote on your favorite piece. All of the artwork is for sale with a percent benefitting the Art in Public Places Program. Each year the artwork is considered for purchase as part of the City's permanent collection. Artists are welcome to submit their artwork for placement on the Avenue of the Arts. Visit our website to learn how. Call (561) 742 -6026 www.boyntonbeacharts.org Art in Public Places Enriching our Community through Public Art The Art in Public Places Program was established in October 2005 and is funded by a one percent Public Art impact fee. As development and redevelopment is introduced to the City landscape, public art is a requirement for these projects. Art in Public Places is dedicated to creating a stimulating cultural environment that reflects and enhances the City's heritage, diversity, and character. The public artwork vitalizes, stimulates and focuses on cultural interaction, amenities, education, business growth and economic development. The public artwork is integrated into the architecture, infrastructure, landscape and green ways of the City. The Art in Public Places W City of Boynton Beach Art in Public Places WOR Enriching our Community through Public Art Call (561) 742 -6026 or email colesdobayd @bbfl.us www.boyntonbeacharts.org Intracoastal lull I Y-j 4, Alf = � f 0 I�. P7% J 111 i 87. 1. Seacirest Blvd. l,� Y ,� — 22 A AVENUE of the ARTS 2010/20 ..... V Jo Chamness Jupiter, FL "Copperand stained glass shimmers when light p on or through the materials." 3'X 3.16' x 4' $2,000 wwwJoChaniness.com Location; Civic Center, 128 East Ocean Avenue tv Fay 2oio Cecilia Lueza St Petergberg, FL 'Kineticandwhirrigical ScUlphar creates the illusion ofmavementand depth through color." Ocean Sky Ladder 81 x 4'X 2'- $15,000 Gary Duehr www.luem.com Somerville, MA Location: w Fast Ocean Avenue 'Textures of theFlorida coast display gritty earth tones at bottom up to the mirror sheen Of azure wam and sky." 5 X 2'X "- $4,500 www .garyduehr.com a Location: 416 Fast Ocean Avenue TACe Bass 2010 Jaak Kindberg Greenwood, AR 'Textural cut out an welded Steel guitar 6'x 2'x 1'- $2,200 www.jaakkindberg.com Location: Veterans Park, ioo NE 4th Street Renewal Mindy Z. Colton Orlando, FL "Hamming gird "Trismaticeopper coating Una and Gus Oemposil interactively reflects Swarm 2oio Clearwater, FL Merlins Compass 20017 surroun co w it Claudia Jane lacin 'Welded steel large Robert Coon moves in the wind. Lake Worth, Fl, sculpture with Vero Beach, FL 12'x4.5' 25'-$8,500 'Frenzied texture which Guardian of Rest 2oio 3-D elements throughout. 'Mythical entity wo* like ww ,,,j x ' appears to be creatures. Some It' x 6'x 5- $12,00 ndycolton.com Jaak Kindberg aumther vane, it moves Location: City Hall, are in rapid motion while Greenwood, AR F %WW.6diftripolsivia.com eac I the wind.' Seacrest Boulevard others are hiding in deep nest 'Textural stecland brass Debbie and Len Marucci Location: Matina Entrance, 15 X5'x5'- $32,000 like spaces" sculpture that is a Venice, FL no NE 6th Street www.robertcoonsculptar.com 5'X 4 - $5,000 functional bench,' "Kinetic disk with colorful Location: City Hall, www,claudiajaneklein.com 8-50 5 x 6.5'- $4400 marine life circling over a Boynton Beach Boulevard east Location; Civic Center, wwwjaak)dndbergxorn textured aluminum base,' of City Hall Marquee 128 East Ocean Avenue on lbeatiOn! 308 East Ocean Avenue 5. x >,5" with 32" kinetic disk - $5,50o Civic Center wall to West of debmar22@Ms;nCoM the main entrance. Location: 480 East Ocean Avenue, 4th Street and Ocean E N -J — S 0 � o W