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Agenda 02-09-17Agenda for Art Commission Meeting Thursday, February 9 2017, 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the City Hall West Wing Conference Room 100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach AGENDA: II. CALL TO ORDER III. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS IV. AGENDA APPROVAL V. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES A. Oct. 13 minutes B. Nov. 10 minutes VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS A. NONE VII. PROJECT UPDATES/APPROVALS A. NONE IX. INTL KINETIC ART EXHIBIT AND SYMPOSIUM PLANNING A. Kinetic Art Event recap X. EXHIBITS A. NONE XI. NEW BUSINESS A. NONE XII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. NONE XIII. FUTURE BUSINESS A. Ocean 500 Albert Paley artwork NOTICE IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSID- ERED AT THIS MEETING, HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE/SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE 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 ACTIVI- TY CONDUCTED BY THE CITY. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK' OFFICE, (561) 742-6060 OR (TTY) 1-800-955-8771, AT LEAST TWENTY-FOUR HOURS PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY IN ORDER FOR THE CITY TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUEST. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE ADDED SUBSEQUENT TO THE PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA ON THE CITY'S WEB SITE. IN- FORMATION REGARDING ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDAAFTER IT IS PUBLISHED ON THE CITY'S WEB SITE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. THE BOARD (COMMITTEE) MAY ONLY CONDUCT PUBLIC BUSINESS AFTER A QUORUM HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED. IF NO QUO- RUM IS ESTABLISHED WITHIN TWENTY MINUTES OF THE NOTICED START TIME OF THE MEETING THE CITY CLERK OR HER DE- SIGNEE WILL SO NOTE THE FAILURE TO ESTABLISH A QUORUM AND THE MEETING SHALL BE CONCLUDED. BOARD MEMBERS MAY NOT PARTICIPATE FURTHER EVEN WHEN PURPORTEDLY ACTING IN AN INFORMAL CAPACITY. Page 1 of 1 2017 NTERNATIONAL KINETIC ART EXHIBIT AND SYMPOSIUM You serve as the Public Art Manager for the City of Boynton Beach, working as a liaison between the Arts Commission, developers, artists, city staff and the Community Redevelopment Agency. What has been your personal "arts" mission for the city? What would be your ultimate dream come true for public art in Boynton Beach and South Florida as a whole? Debby Coles-Dobay: As public art manager my goal is to connect the cultural environment in Boynton Beach with the global community. This can be accomplished by integrating meaningful public art projects into the community to brand the.City, create placemaking and celebrate our diversity. By focusing on kinetic, eco and glass public art projects, it will allow the City to become an arts destination. These art forms rely on public participation, or at the very least, stimulate creative thinking. Creative thinking is essential for all disciplines and contributes to the creative economy, changing where people want to live, work and learn — where they think, invent and produce. The creation of the International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium is a unique attraction to Boynton Beach. Held biennially since 2013, the interactive art event hosts symposium presentations, kinetic performances, along with indoor and outdoor art installations. Where did the idea ofhosting a Kinetic art event come from and how do you feel it has impacted the city? Why Kinetic art in particular? C PNOS[TE. R GE: i, re.'atiom bx Aonuis Robeson, f;iur.c 01 iF .'! hz,j. DCD: In 2009, city staff and the Arts Commission began its master strategic planning. One of the Art in Public Places program successes is the Avenue of the Arts year-long outdoor sculpture exhibition along East Ocean Avenue. The exhibit attracted visitors to the downtown area in east Boynton and created a cultural destination. Artists, national and locally, exhibited a wide variety of sculptures including some kinetic artworks. One of the the master strategic plan initiatives was to develop a public art event, unique to Boynton Beach that would educate the public on the value of art. It was at that time, I was introduced to Ralfonso, an international kinetic artist and founder of the Kinetic Art Organization. Through our conversation, we discovered shared goals and proposed a kinetic art exhibit that included an educational component. In conjunction with the Art Commission we then developed the International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium event for the City of Boynton Beach. Kinetic art is created by artists who push the boundaries of traditional, static art forms to introduce visual experiences that will engage the audience and profoundly change the course of modern art. Kinetic Art's movement by wind, gravity, water, solar, or human interaction, peaks curiosity. People who see it don't often think of it a fine art form. When they see the artworks, they want to learn how it works and how it is made. The inspirations derived from viewing and learning about kinetic art forms stimulate creative thinking. ARTHIVEMAGAZINE.COM 63 4wI � � vlm,ji: 2 lap" .y:\ \\ . <� � 4wI � � vlm,ji: 2 KINETIC ART'S MOVEMENT BY WIND, GRAVITY, WATER, SOLAR, OR HUMAN INTERACTION, PEAKS CURIOSITY, PEOPLE WHO SEE IT DON'T OFTEN THINK OF IT A FINE ART FORM, WHEN THEY SEE THE ARTWORKS, THEY WANT TO LEARN HOW IT WORKS AND HOW IT IS MADE, THE INSPIRATIONS DERIVED FROM VIEWING AND LEARNING ABOUT KINETIC ART FORMS STIMULATE CREATIVE THINKING. - Debby Coles-Dobay 64 ARTHIVEMAGAZINECOM The city of Boynton Beach is a proponent in leading the nation in Green Building Standards. How has the fusion of art, technology, and the Green movement been an impact on the. International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium? DCD: Disciplines such as science, technology, engineering, art and math known in current educational curriculum, as S.T.E.A.M principles, is an intricate part of the International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium. In addition, kinetic an forms explores the 4th dimension which is time and change over time. This principle of kinetic art influences new technologies and energy uses. I often use a Theo Jensen quote, "The walls between art and engineering are only in our minds." Kinetic artists seek to propel the mind to wonder and to encourage viewers to appreciate the joy in motion and learn about other ways it can benefit society. With so many prominent and well attended art fairs that have emerged from Miami, it's refreshing to see Boynton Beach contributing to the art scene by sharing the arts with the community as well. How important do you feel the impact of public art is to a community and Trow can residents of other cities advocate for public art in their area? DCD: The International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium combines kinetic fine art with educational programming and entertainment making it internationally unique to typical art fairs. By focusing on kinetic art, it teaches the public the value of art. Many exciting developments have emerged fiom the previous biennial events. A community collaborative has been formed and is creating a Kinetic Art Project that utilizes alternative energy and up -cycled objects. It will be showcased at the Feb. 3-5, 2017 Kinetic Art event. A commissioned project titled, Kinetic Intentions, will engage participation in monthly mobile making workshops that will contribute to a community built tree art project. These activities are critical to the success of the Kinetic Art event. When public art engage the community, whether local or international, it provides meaningful marketable programming. City's benefit from public art programs not only because they spur economic development, create jobs and increase cultural tourism but they also shape our consciousness, celebrate our diversity and have a transformative effect on the community. Public art should embrace the goals of a city, meet the needs of the community and contribute to many types of projects. What can visitors expect to see at this year's International Kinetic Art: Exhibit and Symposium? DCD: In addition to the intriguing projects mentioned above there will be 12 iconic kinetic artworks installed the end of September 2016 along East Ocean Avenue in downtown Boynton Beach. For the weekend event many"more one -of -a -kind visual art experiences will be offered such as, 60 indoor kinetic artworks, kinetic influenced technological innovations, engaging symposium presentations, kinetic entertainment and a chance to meet kinetic artists! Several site specific outdoor artworks will be featured at the Feb. 3-5,2017 weekend event. One is by a kinetic artist from Europe that is a fabricating a special kinetic artwork for his introduction to the US market. A major power generating kinetic sculpture with large sculptural sail "wings", that was in a private collection is being refurbished, to be showcased for the first time since the late 80's. A kinetic artist from the Netherlands has connected with a regional dance company to create abstract kinetic art performances. What ways can visitors and residents enjoy public art in and around Boynton Beach year round? DCD: The Art in Public Places program is funded through a one - percent public art fee. As development occurs, public art is integrated into the architecture, infrastructure, landscape and greenways throughout Boynton Beach. To date, over 50 public artworks have been installed throughout the City. A virtual tour is available on the Art in Public Places web site at BoyntonBeachArts.org. Rotating art exhibits are featured in City facilities such as the City Library and Civic Center. Opening receptions and special events are scheduled to celebrate the rotating art exhibits. The Avenue of the Arts outdoor art exhibition features national and local artists'sculptures. Self -guiding tours are available 24/7 with groups tours accommodated by request. The Boynton Beach Arts District is -home to several artists studios. The district hosts special events and monthly Art Walks that are held throughout the year. What ways can artists stay connected to the Kinetic Art event and. become involved in other public art projects in Boynton Beach% DCD: A wonderful volunteer group has committed their time to the event. Year round opportunities as docents, tour guides or special exhibit volunteers are always welcomed. The Arts Commission is the volunteer board appointed by the City Commission to plan the visual arts in the City. The board is actively recruiting new board members. Information about the Arts Commission qualifications and duties can be accessed on the BoyntonBeachArts.org. In addition to the Art in Public Places website, a dedicated web site for the International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium is IntlKineticArtEvent.org. If someone is interested in participating they can contact Debby at ColesDobayD@bbfl.us. We encourage everyone connect and engage with us on Facebook @BoyntonBeachArtinPublicPlaces and on twitter at @ BoyntonPublicArt. The International Kinetic Art Unihit and Symposium February 3-5, 2017 Visit IntlKineticArIlvent.org for more information ARTHIVEMAGAZINEUM 65 STITCH ROCK 1 rockthestitch.com "Stitch Rock is South Florida's largest annual indie craft fair & bazaar bringing back old school crafting techniques with new school flare! With over BO vendors the show is full of uncommon handmade goods like 01.Y fashion, funky home deco items, adorable plushies, natural bath & body goodies, vintage finds, hot rod paintings, pin up photography, & much more!" WHEN: October 1, 2016 WHERE: Delray Center for the Arts at Old School Square - 51 N Swinton Ave, Delray Beach CANVAS OUTDOOR MUSEUM SHOW I canVaswpb.org "CANVAS transforms landscapes into an interactive art experience, activating spaces and engaging with the city from concept to completion. Colossal murals and installations punctuate the landscape, along with a complement of public and private events as a nexus between the artists and the community." WHEN:. November 11-20, 2016 WHERE: 301 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach & Throughout Downtown West Palm Beach PALM BEACH MODERN + CONTEMPORARY I artpbfair.com "The versatile and rich selection of works on display will have a strong focus on emergent talent, as well as blue chip mid -career cutting-edge artists, anchored by a fresh selection of secondary market works by top name artists from the Modern, Classical Modern, Post -War and Pop eras. It is estimated that nearly 1000 artists from over 60 countries will be on display at the fair." WHEN. January 12-15, 2017 WHERE: Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary Pavilion - 825 S. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach ART PALM BEACH I artpalmbeach.com "Art Palm Beach is internationally recognized as the premiere mid -winter contemporary art fair on Florida's Gold Coast by both art critics and enthusiasts. The fair provides a unique opportunity to reach collectors from around the world." WHEN: January 18-22, 2017 WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center - 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach ART SYNERGY I artsynergypbc.com "Art Synergy in collaboration with Art Palm Beach will produce more than 65 exhibitions throughout the nine Palm Beach County Art Districts in January 2016 during Art Palm Beach week The nine art districts are: Antique Row, Artists Alley Delray, Boynton Beach Art District, Lake Park and North Palm Beach Art District, Lake Worth Arts, Northwood Village, West Palm Beach, and Worth Ave. " WHEN: January 18-22, 2017 WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center & PBC Art Districts 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach FOTOfusion I fotofusion.org "Loam from these lectures/seminars by the top professionals in the business. Topics range from advanced printing techniques to beginning with a digital camera. There's something for everyone!" WHEN: January 24-28, 2017 WHERE: Palm Beach Photographic Centre - 415 Clematis St, West Palm Beach 2017 INTERNATIONAL KINETIC ART EXHIBIT AND SYMPOSIUM i intikineticarteuent.org "This event will connect you to one -of -a -kind visual art experiences, 12 iconic outdoor kinetic artworks, 60 indoor kinetic artworks, monthly mobile making workshops that contribute to Kinetic Intentions community art project the collaborative Kinetic Art Project that utilizes alternative energy and up -cycled objects, kinetic influenced technological innovations, engaging symposium presentations, kinetic entertainment and meet international kinetic artists!" WHEN: February 3-5, 2017 WHERE:'Boynton Beach - Visit website to view entire map ARTIGRAS I artigras.org "The Fine Arts Area features gallery quality work of 300 fine artists exhibiting a variety of talent and diversity of styles in 13 categories including Ceramics, Fiber (wearable and non - wearable), Digital Art, Drawing & Printmaking, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, and Wood. Winners of the juried exhibition will receive 517,000 in prize money." WHEN: February 18-20, 2017 WHERE: Downtown Abacoa -1200 Town Center Or #111, Jupiter ART BOCA RATON I nextleueifairs.com "Art Boca Raton is a new contemporary art fair from the organizers of Art Palm Beach. International galleries will be exhibiting modern, contemporary, and emerging art from the 20th and 21st centuries." WHEN: March 15-19, 2017 WHERE: Research Park on the grounds of Florida Atlantic University - 777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton DELRAY AFFAIR I deirayaffair.com "The Delray Affair is the largest arts & craft festival in the Southeast United States. The event takes place along the palm tree lined downtown streets of Delray Beach and stretches 12 city blocks from the Intracoastal to NW 2nd Avenue. " WHEN: April 7-9,2017 WHERE: Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach J,,2 7 11 .1, r rf v i vo l t (tSl,r' `+sCj+l\} d-}tfnittik;ti } tr lC1j\'rj}1`.,r .; taT „r„ {n iCt4y rJl=, s )c a gm, tll k �1� 1\ � r +z , �4t1/N t It S r 4 'r„r ?telt t�s3 c }\} t }+{ 4\t , Mean � � � � -M a”, 51 as ; !i 1i. s, c as ; !i 1i. KINETIC ART EVENT FEEDBACK AT 2/9/2017 ARTS COMMISSION MEETING WITH STAKEHOLDERS, VOLUNTEERS, ARTISTS AND BUSINESSES Several topics were titled on large format pages hung throughout the room. Comments were captured and added to each of the pages. The information below is the summary of these comments. Event participants who could not make the meeting recap emailed their comments and they were added to the topics. SPONSORS Attract private corporate donations, dedicated person for fundraising Corporate marketing to collectors Donation box ($20 for tote/$50 for T -Shirt) Sponsor logos lit on tent Sponsors meet artists Must be at event MARKETING Art in Motion attention grabbing, associated with the event hardworking, can become a world class fare. Like logo BB can be a destination to buy world class kinetic work and education Market aggressively to collectors, galleries, corporate buyers, institutional buyers, need significant marketing art campaign Art in American and Art News. More national outreach to press Resources from the county, shift to global event. Market on site to program map Outreach to schools PBC involved - Keep Boynton first Calendar conflict with other events (super bowl/local) Advertise two day event not opening reception Create a presentation on knowledge of how to incorporate kinetic into gardens, towns, cities and publish. # of people (count) VS demographic of attendees More media - tweet, snap chat, Instagram Inconsistances in marketing material Physical address Marketing/ Economic Development survey ARTISTS /ARTWORK Incredible Impressive Artists and their work were very impressive. helpful! Price point (booths with kinetic for $500 or less) Artists taking down art before show ended Children - different types of interactive pieces Artists/reps stay wth art Everyone there was so nice and very Distinguish artists from attendees Stipends to artists (increase?) Increase artist stipends, pay for their hotel and meals, have to address costs in the budget Elayna's tent Otocast App - great tool for artwork sites and artists info release earlier and market it to attendees - need wifi to download. (promote library wifi) Most gratifying for us was to watch the expressions of those young and old who saw the Portal for the 1St time, eyes wide open, jaws dropping and huge smiles... just made us feel so good! Artist dinner Sat paid by event AWARDS Award format - there were peoples choice award, and then international awards which were well done, it seemed like there was a missing piece suggested to have a juried award. Positive input for People's Choice Award and International Kinetic Art Award but need another one a juried award by participating artists peers. Artist's work included on the ballot just use artists name? Neil, Randy and Myself were so excited to be chosen as the Peoples Choice Award winner for the indoor exhibit OPERATIONS Most flow of traffic was between the Library and the tent. There was enough signage - good layout be more helpful with the map Coordinate a number sign where each artwork is with the number on the program map Info booth - Place to put the programs and direct attendees Event was disorganized. Just unsure where they needed to go to direct them T Shirt sales - year vs no year (year makes them collectable) Other promotional items - water bottles, umbrellas. Way to move attendees up and down the Avenue - vehicles (golf carts solar cars, rickshaws) Signage increase to direct people to various event activity locations Permanent exhibition space Improve tent space and increase size Need more activity on street Breakdown of event on Sunday 6- 8:30pm Get Ms. Coles-Dobay help with project management for event. Form a high level committee that can reach out for their contacts for corporate sponsors. PRESENTATIONS Times and locations start & end times ? VOLUNTEERS Lots of positive compliments about volunteer workers So knowledgeable about the art and artists. T -Shirts great to ID volunteers Volunteers at each artwork Explanation of volunteers job? MUSIC In between live music have ambient music Piano in street Ken Wilbanks, GCB Director - Enjoyed the opportunity and want to be a part of this City and it's events. I did a walk around during the Jazz Band & our vocalist Donna Singer and the music was heard from all around due to the acoustics of the amphitheater. You hosted a very professional event FOOD Not enough attendees to sustain food concession - suggested to have artwork/kinetic art booths in the street Different prices - some cheaper Businesses feedback: Amanda James Gallery - phenomenal weekend Best sales day ever. Attracted Ocean Ridge/Island residents good customers and clients. Difference form Pirate Fest and other events. Kira Kelly ,Owner Hurricane Alley - Nice to see you as well. The weekend of the the Kinetic fest was a hit!!. We had increased traffic and we appreciate any event that can highlight Downtown Boynton Beach. Looking forward to more art events as well as theme events. Good job to all 1�1211 ol" a.Lim Allyn EY; - V _.r 7n 'Off Q wAs J3 Foul'. It 0 (� - 4 1 �° s Y s x � y� s9 W u� r r 0, 07 I r d r; s' ri k�i p e, u ffiro 'F w u cood, w NOT, ffi sit .01 lip 71 � o � nr r� 4� a