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Minutes 07-26-11 MINUTES OF THE BOYNTON BEACH ARTS COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY JULY 26, 2011, 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 Anderson Slocombe, Vice Chair Administrator (arrived 6:46 p.m.) William Combes Donn Davenport Nubia Richman (arrived 6:32p.m.) Christine Moeller, Alternate ABSENT: Tiffany North, PhD Halena Wolf Robyn Lorenz, Alternate I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Ready called the meeting to order at 6:29 p.m. II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Self-introductions were made with the above members noted as present. III. AGENDA APPROVAL Avenue of the Arts was added to VIII, Exhibits as Item C. Motion Mr. Davenport moved to accept the amended agenda. Ms. Moeller seconded the motion that unanimously passed. IV. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES There was one correction to Page 7, Item B of the June 16, 2011 minutes: Barbara Lentz should be named as a Boynton Beach business owner as opposed to artist. (Ms. Richman arrived at 6:32 p.m.) 1 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, FL July 26, 2011 Motion Ms. Richman moved to accept the minutes as amended. Mr. Davenport seconded the motion that unanimously passed. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS Ms. Coles-Dobay made the following announcements: Sister Cities July 29, 2011 reception A reception will be held on Friday, July 29 at Prime Catch Restaurant from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to benefit the Sister Cities organization. It was noted the suggested donation was $20. The Sister Cities Liaison, known as “Jenny”, was from Qufu, Boynton’s Sister City in China and has done a lot of work with the Young Artist Showcase that displays at the Library. While in the States, she would be implementing other efforts in economic development and exchanging ideas. She would also be recognized at the August 2nd City Commission meeting. August 4, 2011 Art Center Art Camp Showcase The Art Center would be holding the Art Center Showcase Awards on August 4, 2011. Artist Subbora Jackson was involved with the program and was helping to enhance the programming at the Center. The Mayor and City Commissioners would be present and an award would be made by the Mayor, each Commissioner, and the Recreation and Parks Department. Ms. Coles-Dobay requested assistance from the members in judg- ing the work. She announced the judging would commence at 5:30 p.m. August 19, 2011 CRA Ocean Avenue Projects The Community Redevelopment Agency was holding an event, similar to a ribbon cut- ting ceremony, to celebrate the new projects in the downtown and Ocean Avenue. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained the area stretched from the Children’s Schoolhouse Museum down to the Marina. The event would be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Live music and refreshments would be available at 6 p.m. in front of the Schoolhouse Children’s Mu- seum. Ethics Training Ms. Coles-Dobay explained the County made changes to its Ethics Ordinance and the members would have to re-take the training. The members would be notified when to take the training and it was unknown if the training would be on the entire ordinance or just the amendments. 2 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, FL July 26, 2011 VI. INTL’ KINETIC ART SYMPOSIUM AND EXHIBIT PLANNING Ms. Coles-Dobay had emailed a brief update about the event. There was an Exhibition Committee working on information requested by the Arts Commission. New member Robyn Lorenz had met with Ms. Coles-Dobay and had questions about moving forward with vendors. Due to the summer and many individuals being unavailable, the contacts for sponsorship and the Palm Beach County School District were on hold. It was impor- tant to make new contacts so a decision could be made on those aspects of the event. At the last meeting, the members discussed forming a Financial Committee, but they did not have someone to lead the committee. The Financial Committee would be responsi- ble for their own financial and budgetary needs; however, it would be helpful to have it coordinated in one location. (Mr. Davenport left the meeting at 6:45 p.m.) (Mr. Davenport returned and Mr. Slocombe arrived at 6:46 p.m.) Ms. Coles-Dobay indicated Dr. North and Ms. Wolf were working on the educational component of the project. A proposal for the project had been submitted to Karen No- bel, who works with Integrated Arts for the Palm Beach County School District. Ms. No- bel indicated she was interested in the project, but still had to meet with other officials. It was hoped the Arts Commission would be notified of the outcome soon. Ms. Coles- Dobay also hoped to meet with an individual from Palm Beach State College, but the person was unavailable. It was noted Dr. North had sent an email indicating she could not attend the meeting, that she had missed others, and that she may have to resign due to her workload. Ac- cordingly, she was advised to submit a letter to the City Clerk. Discussion followed about the promotional package to be used for fundraising. Ms. Coles-Dobay commented the sponsor letter was available and the website was ready, although information still needed to be posted. They were still working on the CD. The Arts Commission also wanted to put together a press kit. The basics of it were avail- able, and the logo was updated. VII. PROJECT UPDATES Children’s Schoolhouse Amphitheater Project The members had received information about the project in advance of the meeting. No motion was needed. The project should be finished by the August 19th Ocean Avenue Project Celebration. 3 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, FL July 26, 2011 Jones Cottage project public art funding $270,000 (1%) $2,700 (70%) $1,890 (30%) $810 Ms. Coles-Dobay explained the cottage was relocated. At the last meeting, an overview of the budget was reviewed. The project was supposed to cost under $250,000; how- ever, it exceeded the threshold and required a public art fee. The amount that could be used for art was $1,890. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained the Arts Commission has a working relationship with the CRA and has worked with them on the Seacrest Boulevard project. The project did not require public art, but staff felt it was important to include. Accordingly, they added addi- tional pads for public art at the Marina Entryway. There was not enough room for art at the Cottage site, but there was an existing Avenue of the Arts pad nearby. Additionally, the CRA opted to include art at the amphitheater. The CRA staff recognized public art as a marketing tool to help brand the City and they spend a lot of money on their projects. Next year, $50,000 was earmarked for public art to be located between the various projects they have on Ocean Avenue in order to con- nect the corridor. The $1,890 public art fee from this project could be designated to a specific location and Ms. Coles-Dobay recommended it be designated to the amphi- theater project. Discussion followed about other locations within the City where art could be situated, and more specifically, using the funds as seed money for the Kinetic Art Symposium. After much consideration and debate, the members were polled where they would like to see the funds used and it was determined the funds should be set aside for the Ki- netic Art Exhibit and Symposium. Motion Mr. Davenport moved to include the sum of money in the kinetic art coffers as seed money, that the Arts Commission would ask the CRA to position it towards that Arts Commission project, the International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium. Vice Chair Slocombe seconded the motion that unanimously passed. VIII. EXHIBITS 12 Voices for Art organization future exhibit This information was sent to the members in advance of the meeting, as they were in- terested in having a future exhibit at one of the City’s facilities. A book displaying their work was circulated to the members. It was also unknown which facility would host the display. The works were mixed media. 4 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, FL July 26, 2011 Motion Vice Chair Anderson moved to accept “12 Voices” as a future exhibitor. Ms. Richman seconded the motion that unanimously passed. Tapestry exhibit - artist recommendation Chair Ready stated she posted an invitation for artists to display for the exhibit on Face- book; however, no responses were received. Mr. Davenport had provided a contact name and commented he may have another. The exhibit was targeted for the winter season at the Library. Tapestries could be large, but the average size was the size that would fit on an easel. An inquiry was made if the display would include quilts and dis- cussion followed it would be nice to display a variety of work from different artists. Ms. Coles-Dobay agreed to approach former Arts Commission member, Barbara Lentz about contacts she may have for tapestry artists. Avenue of the Arts Ms. Coles-Dobay explained the reason the members were not reviewing Avenue of the Arts submissions was because two responses were received. She commented the deadline was extended and more responses were received. The members discussed Artist Rick Beau Lieu’s work. The manatee piece he created had not received any purchase offers. The price was similar to the Opus Sea turtle sculpture, which was around $30K. Ms. Coles-Dobay thought the artist would be flexi- ble with the price. Mr. Davenport felt the piece should be marketable to coastal living or scenic shore environments. It would be a great outside piece for corporations or cities on the coastline. The Arts Commission wanted the City to purchase the piece, which was on display at the lobby, and was seeking donations for it. Intracoastal Park was identified for the art but there was no money to purchase it and the funds raised through the Public Art program was barely enough to run the Avenue of the Arts program. Discussion turned to display areas. The Promenade had an area suitable for displays and a roundabout nearby; however, there was no pad or power available. The cost to prepare the site would be $6,000 to $8,000. As to the JC Penney’s renovation, the ordinance required that public art be accessible. When Ms. Coles-Dobay speaks with developers or project managers, she explains there are other ways to contribute to public art. The art can be anywhere in the City. The funds for the JC Penney interior build-out project could also contribute to the Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium. IX. NEW BUSINESS Florida Association of Public Art Professionals Year in Review presentation 5 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, FL July 26,2011 Ms. Coles-Dobay explained public art professionals submit projects to the Florida Asso- ciation of Public Art Professionals for review. They, in turn, create a presentation of public art projects from throughout the State. Ms. Coles-Dobay stated she had submitted all of the Boynton Beach projects, which were: Both murals at Boat Club Park The Sompra Arts sculpture The Opus 14 Sea Turtle sculpture at Oceanfront Park The "On the Green" seating area from Dick's Sporting Goods The Avenue of the Arts sculpture The presentation was reviewed and it was noted the submissions were mixed media ranging from large outdoor sculptures to inside murals and drawing boards. The entire presentation can be accessed at www.floridapublicart.org. X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. XI. FUTURE BUSINESS None. XII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was properly adjourned at 8:35 p.m. (J {Ltkuu~'fL( GUli'LtJ-- ( Catherine Cherry ,j Recording Secretary 072811 6