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Minutes 06-25-13 MINUTES OF THE ARTS COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY JUNE 25, 2013, AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE FIRE STATION NO. 2 TRAINING ROOM 2615 WEST WOOLBRIGHT ROAD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PRESENT: Deborah Bottorff, Chair Debby Coles - Dobay, Public Art Christine Moeller, Vice Chair Administrator Paul Sirota Aylin Tito ABSENT: Robyn Lorenz Anderson Slocombe I. Call to Order Chair Bottorff called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. Roll Call of Members Self- introductions were made. III. Agenda Approval Motion Mr. Sirota moved to approve the agenda. Ms. Tito seconded the motion that unanimously passed. IV. Approve Meeting Minutes - May 28, 2013 Ms. Coles -Dobay made the following changes to the minutes: ➢ Page 2, " ...big events like Art @a-s4 Basel in . . ." Page 5, " ... requested the s+g-n art be included as part of the public . ➢ Page 6, "The property at Costa Cosa Casa Costa had commercial ..." ➢ Page 6, " ... such as G -Star and DF eyfuss Dreyfoos School of the Arts could also be involved. ➢ Page 7, "... there was no directional advertising en -1-95, .. " Motion Mr. Sirota moved to accept as amended. Ms. Tito seconded the motion that unanimously passed. 1 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, FL June 25 V. Announcements /Reports A. June 8 — Op Art "Meet the Artist Reception" Ms. Coles -Dobay explained the reception was held at the Library. Mr. Sirota had sent email invitations to the school district art teachers and about 20 to 30 people attended, including Commissioner Fitzpatrick and his wife, Ms. Lorenz and herself. The artist spoke about his art and answered questions how the art was optical and kinetic. There was a television expose on the artist that aired a few times and there were three articles in the newspaper. B. June 20 — Literacy Coalition "Grand Opening / Unveiling Celebration" Mr. Sirota attended the opening and thought it was a great event. A small orchestra played, and there were great canapes. The building was unbelievable and the reception was in an enormous conference room. Many people were there including, AmeriCorp who gave guided tours of the building. Mr. Sirota commented they were able to open the building completely debt free. The Mayor and Vice Mayor were there, and the Coalition was looking for volunteers to help with math and reading skills as their programs were generally tutorial in nature. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Darlene Kostrub, knew there was a sculpture that would be unveiled, but did not know what it was. The artwork was unveiled at the end of the event. All moved to the lobby as the sculpture was outside and all were pleasantly surprised the sculpture had a likeness to the CEO. C. June 24 — 2013 Parks Tour Chair Bottorff explained the tour was given by the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board and she and Ms. Coles -Dobay rode with them. The City has many parks and it was good to view the sites and think about what would be appropriate for them as they are developed as far as the Art in Public Places Program. One park would be an eco park and eco art could be included there. The City has also been contemplating a dog park. Commissioner Casello has been raising the issue and Renaissance Commons was being considered for its location. The proposed site would extend from the pond to the spine road. Since this development has a residential component, the thought with Recreation and Parks was it might be a good place for one. Last year, a dog food company sponsored a contest to design a dog park. The artist who completed the mosaic for the Siba Medical Building was a contestant. The public voted for who they liked best and she was among the highest scorers. Any project in the City over $250K has public art, so it was a given they would likely be involved with that project. Discussion ensued one could do a great deal with just the components the 2 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, FL June 25, 2013 dogs play on. Ms. Coles -Dobay agreed to contact Mr. Majors about the eco and dog park and indicate there was interest in having artists involved in the early planning stages. The artist could come to a Recreation and Park Advisory Board or visa versa to discuss it. D. June 27 — Arts District Art Walk Ms. Tito advised she planned on attending the Walk as did Chair Bottorff and the walks have educational components. The Walk is held on West Industrial Avenue from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The New Times magazine voted it the Best Art Walk. Attendees park and come and go among the studios, similar to an Open House. VI. Project Updates /Approvals A. Literary Coalition public artwork final approval Mr. Sirota did not recall from the last meeting if there were pavers in the courtyard area and landscaping around the sculpture. He did recall thinking it would be better not to have pavers because people would walk too close to the sculpture and climb on it. His concern was how the piece would wear and look after only a year. He thought glass pebbles or landscaping would create a small buffer and discourage climbing, Chair Bottorff agreed it did not look finished with the pavers. Ms. Coles -Dobay explained the only thing that changed since the last review was the pedestal and the glass pebbles /beads were not used. She also explained the piece is stone medusa, which is similar to Athena stone. It is very hard and has a coating on it that can be washed. Ms. Tito recalled the artist said it was okay if individuals sat on the sculpture because it was very strong. Chair Bottorff suggested they remove a border of pavers. Ms. Coles -Dobay explained this was the final approval, but they could suggest that as improvements are made to the building, part of the future landscape plan include a buffered area. It was also thought a bench or some type of seating would be appropriate. Ms. Coles -Dobay explained a bench had been planned, but Ms. Kostrub was concerned about people sitting and smoking so it was not used. Mr. Sirota thought something different could have surrounded the art. Ms. Coles -Dobay explained the plans showed something was to be added around the courtyard, not the sculpture. Motion Mr. Sirota moved to approve the sculpture as is. Ms. Moeller seconded the motion that unanimously passed. 3 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, FL June 25, 2013 There was discussion the Commission could include adding some type of treatment in the motion. Mr. Sirota amended his motion. Motion Mr. Sirota moved to approve the sculpture, but would like to see some type of treatment around it, as on the plan or glass beads that would make it look more integrated in the courtyard pavers, and around it, making it more aesthetically pleasing. Ms. Moeller agreed to the amendment that unanimously passed. B. CRA Marina Project Kinetic artwork purchase and placement Ms. Coles -Dobay located the site for the members. Motion Ms. Moeller moved to approve and accept the Three Moons Rising purchase and placement at the Marina roundabout for the Harbormaster Building public art requirement. Ms. Tito seconded the motion that unanimously passed. C. Seacrest Medical Public Art approval Motion Ms. Tito moved to approve the final installation of the statue at the Seacrest Medical Building. Mr. Sirota seconded the motion that unanimously passed. VII. International Kinetic Art Symposium and Exhibit Planning A. 2015 International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium 2015 dates Ms. Coles -Dobay attended a Film Commission Board meeting and gave a recap of the Symposium. The presentation was well received and the attendees were excited about the event. One individual was interested in STEM projects and thought the Arts Commission should be a part of any grant opportunity. There were also others with contacts with Princeton Oxford Academy. They were aligning partners and hopefully potential sponsors. The City was developing its strategic plan using an outside consultant who met with the City Commission, staff, and the CRA. They are endorsing the Symposium in the strategic plan. Ms. Coles -Dobay will put together proposals for solar art with Artist Rein 4 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, FL June 25, 2013 Triefeldt to see how it can be integrated into the school district, charter and/or private schools. Ms. Coles -Dobay will be on the July agenda at a charter school in Boca Raton that wants to participate in these types of events. She thought it would be good to get on the Board, and make contacts with the school district. Sara Younger, an engineer who won The People's Choice award for her kinetic exhibit, will be instrumental to open doors through her contacts with universities. Ms. Coles -Dobay explained Rein Triefeldt's project was to build a kinetic, solar art project in the schools using the STEAM curriculum. The models would be showcased at the Symposium and the production of it would be discussed as part of the Symposium; however, they were unsuccessful in their attempts to integrate the project with the schools. VIII. Exhibits A. Avenue of the Arts 2013/2014 — Artwork selection and placement Ms. Coles -Dobay distributed a map showing the locations for the art and reviewed the visuals. She explained the exhibit is a year -long exhibit. They had kinetic pieces on the Avenue of the Arts this year, but would not next year. In 2015, there would again be kinetic art to coincide with the Symposium. When they had kinetic art, some of it was only on exhibit for five months. She noted Rings of Promise and the Diversity piece already had spaces. The Arts Commission had to go through the process of getting artists to submit, select the art, ensure a structural engineer reviewed how the piece would be secured to the base, and there is permitting and other steps involved aside from being shipped and installed. The week of September 16 to 26th, they have a schedule to remove the existing kinetic artwork and install the Avenue of the Arts regular artwork. When Ms. Coles -Dobay put this list together, she included her suggestions about where the pieces would work well. She also explained this year, five artists who were painters, submitted pieces. She explained to them the pieces are displayed outdoors and they have to be installed on a concrete pad. If they can do something with the work, they would move it forward, but it was noted even acrylic paint, when used with a sealer, does not have much longevity. Ms. Coles -Dobay reviewed the submissions as contained in the meeting materials and brief discussion followed whether the Commission can suggest putting the piece on a pedestal instead of a pad as sometimes the piece may need to be higher. Ms. Coles - Dobay explained this would be an additional cost the artist would incur. A suggestion could be made, but the Arts Commission cannot mandate it. The suggested purchase prices were also listed as each piece was available for sale. The members voted on each piece as follows: 5 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, FL June 25, 2013 ➢ Item 1 - 2012 The Single Twist, by Mary Angers Vote The members voted in favor of the piece by vote of 3 to 1 (Ms. Tito dissenting.) Item 2 - 2012 The Slice, by Mary Angers Vote The members unanimously voted against the piece. Item 3 - 2012 Sun to Moon Rotation, by Mary Angers Vote The members voted in favor of the piece by vote of 3 to 9 (Mr. Sirota dissenting.) ➢ Item 4 - Stone Sail 2010, by Craig Berube -Gran Vote This piece was not selected due to a vote of 2 to 2, (Chair Bottorff and Ms. Moeller dissenting.) ➢ Item 5 - Fishsticks Frying, by Craig Berube -Gray Vote The members voted unanimously in favor of the piece. ➢ Item 6 - Sunrise on the Atlantic, by Rachel Brame Vote The members voted unanimously against the piece. ➢ Item 7 - Basking in the Moonlight, by Marsha De Broske Vote The members voted unanimously against the piece. 6 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, FL June 25, 2013 ➢ Item 8 -The Climb, by Marsha De Broske Vote The members voted in favor of the piece by vote of 3 to 9 (Ms. Moeller dissenting.) ➢ Item 9 - Feisty, by Robert Cordisco Vote The members voted in favor of the piece by vote of 3 to 9 (Mr. Sirota dissenting.) ➢ Item 10 - Dream Catcher, by Robert Cordisco Vote The members voted in favor of the piece by vote of 3 to 1 (Mr. Sirota dissenting.) ➢ Item 11 - 2012 Nest Egg, by Jenn Garrett Vote The members voted in favor of the piece by vote of 3 to 1 (Mr. Sirota dissenting.) It was noted the middle part of the piece spins. ➢ Item 12 - Tango, by Myrna Jarit Vote The members voted against the piece by vote of 1 to 3 (Chair Bottorff, Vice Chair Moeller and Ms. Tito dissenting). ➢ Item 13 - Diversity, by Cecilia Lueza This piece was already cited. ➢ Item 14 - Various Names, by Luc Marcus Xceron Vote The members voted unanimously against the piece. ➢ Item 15 - Hands, by Dale Rogers 7 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, FL June 25, 2013 Vote The members voted unanimously in favor of the piece. ➢ Item 16 - American Dort, by Dale Rogers Vote This piece had a tie vote 2 to 2, (Mr. Sirota and Chair Bottorff dissenting.) However, the members wanted further discussion on the piece. ➢ Item 17 - New Breed, by Tony Stallard Vote The members voted unanimously against the piece. ➢ Item 18 - Rotunda, by Timothy Werrell Vote The members voted unanimously in favor of the piece. ➢ Item 19 - Birds in Flight, by Timothy Werrell Vote The members voted unanimously in favor of the piece. ➢ Item 20 - Ballyhoo, by Timothy Werrell This piece had a tie vote 2 to 2 (Mr. Sirota and Ms. Moeller dissenting.) There were 10 sites and 10 pieces approved and discussion followed where to place the pieces. Mr. Sirota suggested the members trust Ms. Coles- Dobay's recommendation and they agreed. Motion Mr. Sirota moved to approve as stated the pieces the Arts Commission approved with the suggested sites and any adjustments made by the Public Art Administrator for the best judgment in its placement for public safety, aesthetics and overall effect. Ms. Tito seconded the motion that unanimously passed. 8 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, FL June 25, 2013 B. Update — Brad Jernigan collection bid process At the last meeting, there was a discussion about finding interested parties for the collection. Mr. Sirota had suggested his ex- father -in -law and Ms. Coles -Dobay spoke with Mr. and Mrs. Pollack who have a gallery on Worth Avenue. Mr. Pollack wanted to know about the exhibit, the artwork, and the background of the artist and explained it is difficult to move a collection unless there is a sales history. He was interested in it, but he would have to market it heavily or exhibit a lot of the work. The Arts Commission has no preconceived idea of what the collection itself was worth. They had an appraisal done, but that did not mean they would receive that amount for the collection. She suggested to him, he make the Arts Commission an offer. He was considering it and would like to see the pieces. Ms. Coles -Dobay contacted Art Link International, but had not heard from them yet. She was aware they just had a big event. Chair Bottorff asked if they would still send out bid invitations. Ms. Coles -Dobay responded they would if someone would do the research and get email addresses. Mr. Sirota put together a list, but obtaining the addresses, emails and contact information was time consuming. He commented there are internet companies that sell specific audience addresses, and he suggested better results could be obtained that way. Artist Rick Beau Lieu offered to post some of the pieces on his websites that may help garner interest. If he generated a sale, it could attract interest as the work would be considered sellable. A suggestion was made for Mr. Beau Lieu to select two or three pieces to see if they would sell and if sold, they include that information in the letter. A question was posed if the Arts Commission could hold an exhibit at the Armory. The Arts Commission had previously discussed doing so, but did not follow up because some of the art was in poor condition. There was much work involved in restoring paintings. A suggestion was made Artist Rolando Barrero may be able to help or art interns. The Arts Commission had originally decided to do a blanket postal mailing. Mr. Sirota thought a cold mailing would yield better results, but the Arts Commission would have to buy a list. Mr. Sirota and Chair Bottorff agreed to investigate the cost and names of companies that sell gallery lists in the local area to see how many names they could buy for a certain price and bring back the information to the next meeting. Quantum Town Center auctions art and there are estate -type sales which Mr. Sirota agreed to investigate. Ms. Coles -Dobay could provide a disk and if the party was interested, they could contact her. I. New Business A. AIPP yearly budget overview 9 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, FL June 25, 2013 Ms. Coles -Dobay distributed the overview for the program. It reflected the yearly Avenue of the Arts Program, what they did last year with the Kinetic Art Symposium and the operations budget. She planned to present this at the City Commission meeting on July 16, 2013. She would present how the art projects and program helps the City, how the Avenue of the Arts program is executed and their other exhibits that do not cost the City, such as on -loan exhibits. The handout listed all the projects and the Arts Commission approves the concepts, artist, and final project. This year, $408K went to public art projects. It showed the Arts Commission was involved with City and Community Redevelopment Agency development projects. B. Positioning of Art Spaces and Districts Ms. Coles -Dobay explained one conversation starting to arise was the Civic Cultural District. Ms. Coles -Dobay reviewed public art, the cultural corridor and identified new public art opportunities on a map. The Industrial Arts District has some limitations and there is a desire to create an arts and cultural district in the downtown area, which was always part of the Community Redevelopment Agency's Master Plan. The purpose of the Avenue of the Arts was always (Ocean Avenue) to help revitalize the downtown and host other activities that have since occurred. The Magnuson House could be a restaurant or a temporary art gallery, exhibit space or a reception area for the Avenue of the Arts. The Little House was now a restaurant and the park nearby had lanterns. There will be a railroad track parallel to the CSX Railway that would become a commuter rail with a stop. The Civic Cultural District would connect to the Marina. At the Strategic Planning meetings, there was discussion about City Hall, the Police Department having its own building by Fire Station 5, and the City Commission just approved a bond to construct a building there. City Hall would be a mixed -use development located by the Library and Civic Center area. A question was posed if there could be two art districts. Ms. Coles -Dobay responded there could because they were not all functioning and positioned for the same reason and they have different purposes and elements. She wanted the members to be aware of conversations occurring with the City and Art community about this. She suggested continuing the discussion with artists from the arts district, other stakeholders, economic development and marketing individuals at the next meeting to see how, as a Board, it would fit into the art and cultural district that would come about. She requested the members recognize she was trying to frame the conversation and continue it with how the various entities would be positioned and how to encourage artists, studio and gallery spaces and art districts. These entities should collaborate and not compete with one another. Ms. Coles -Dobay thought the Arts Commission, as part of its Mission Statement, should engage in this conversation. At that time, they would discuss art districts. She noted the area by Casa Costa was looking to activate their space. The Magnuson House was open for use until a tenant was found, so those types of activities were already occurring. 10 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, FL June 25, 2013 Motion Mr. Sirota moved to accept the document as described and outlined and open next month's meeting to arrange for key players to come to the meeting to discuss future plans. Ms. Tito seconded the motion that unanimously passed. Ms. Coles -Dobay explained when the Arts Commission receives submissions, if there are pieces they truly like, the City could possible acquire them for later use. Ms. Moeller noted they have been doing that when they were able to do so. C. Consider changing July meeting from the 23rd to the 30th Ms. Coles -Dobay explained the City is holding its budget discussion July 22nd through July 24th. Motion Ms. Moeller moved to change the next meeting in July from July 26th to July 30th. Mr. Sirota seconded the motion that unanimously passed. X. Unfinished Business None. I. Future Business None. II. Adjournment Motion There being no further business to discuss, Chair Bottorff adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m. u Catherine Cher Recording Secretary 930715 11