Minutes 12-13-18 MINUTES OF THE ARTS COMMISSION MEETING
HELD ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018, COMMENCING AT 6 P.M.
AT FIRE STATION NO. 2, TRAINING ROOM
2615 W. WOOLBRIGHT ROAD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PRESENT:
Kim Weiss, it Debby Coles-Dobay, Public Art Manager
Susan Oyer
Clovis Moodie, Alternate
Marsha Levine
Courtlandt McQuire
Golene Louis (Gordon) (Arrived at 6:32 p.m.)
ABSENT:
Jehana Zell
Robyn Lorenz, is Chair
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Weiss asked for a motion to call the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
Motion
Mr. McQuire so moved. Ms. Oyer seconded the motion that unanimously passed.
II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Self-introductions were made. A quorum was present. Ms. Coles-Dobay thanked the
members for all their hard work. There were long meetings and there are any things
going on. What was accomplished was amazing. She encouraged all to move forward
as a group, respect each other's discussions. When they make motions or have
consensus regarding an item, the Board should advocate and support the item, as it is a
team effort. She wished all a Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year. She commented
they would most likely resume the 6:30 p.m. meetings in January.
III. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion
Ms. Oyer moved to approve the agenda and to add the elections of the Board Chair and
Vice Chair. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained teagenda was already distributed. Ms. Oyer
commented they could amend teagenda, but it was fine. Ms. Oyer moved to approve
the agenda as presented. Ms. Levine seconded the motion that unanimously passed.
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IV. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES
A. September 13 minutes
B. October 11 minutes
C. November 8 minutes
The minutes were not available.
V. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
Ms. Oyer sent the members an opening invitation to the Gallery Y on Worth Avenue in
Lake Worth. She noted the January meeting conflicts with a Sister City Art event, which
was Painting with a Twist. She advised she would not be present at the January Arts
Commission meeting and that was why she had requested holding elections at this
meeting.
Ms. Levine explained 60 people from Valencia Cove went to the Cornell Museum, the
Museum distributed bags of information about volunteerism, the upcoming Kinetic event,
and on December 5th, they had a Beyond Basel Party. Ms. Levine, who is the Assistant
Director of Operations at the Cornell Museum, noted there was a Miami Basel
Performance Artist present and many came to see the Tech Effect exhibit at the Museum.
Chair Weiss explained she went to the Armory and purchased several items including a
piece of fine art and gifts. It was great to see so much talent and it was of a much higher
quality than she expected. Ms. Zell previously participated in national art shows for a
living and agreed it is high quality.
Ms. Oyer commented Board Member Clovis Moodie was in the newspaper as a featured
article. She did a photo shoot with Laura Lansburgh, the City's Marketing Manager, as
she is a Boynton Superhero as was Board Member Jehana Zell. The members
congratulated her. Mr. McQuire attended the Holiday parade and commented it was very
nice. He was excited about what was forthcoming up, learning more and being part of it
and being part of the Board. He attended Art Miami and commented it was really a nice
show. There was a lot to see and it was almost overwhelming. He attended Art Palm
Beach and thought it was just the right size.
Ms. Coles-Dobay explained there are 26 exhibition spaces surrounding Basel. Art Basel
is just the convention center and is the nucleus and the outer artists are collateral exhibits.
Ms. Coles-Dobay explained the tent on Miami Beach was 60 by 200 feet.
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS
A. Nov. 17, BBAD Art Walk ceremony for"When are you coming to visit"
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Chair Weiss commented the Art Walk was very special. The Coastal Star was doing an
article on decommissioning the, When are you Coming to Visit piece. Ms. Zell showed
up for the event at 7:30 p.m., exactly when it was to begin, but it started before she arrived.
Ms. Col s- took responsibility for the oversight.
Mr. McQuire was involved with the Art Alley in Delray. He was doing the marketing and
advertising for to and the owner. The owner had a broker party for the condo portion
for the Aloft. Teo ner made a significant donation and was building an illuminated
Promenade. It has benches and a cleaner look for murals and art affixed tote wall.
They have not secured all of the artists, so it would be a good time to issue a call to artists
based on when they get their Certificate of Occupancy.
Chair Weiss thought the decommissioning ceremony was well done and moving. Melissa
Markowitz spent some time detailing what the piece meant to her. It was is to be there
and it was emotionally stirring. She noted it was on the Art in Public Places video.
B. Dec. 5, Town Square Open Spaces & Playground Public input meeting
Ms. Oyer and Ms. Zell attended the input meeting. Ms. Oyer commented she put many
pictures on Facebook. They have small pocket parks planned and a big walking area with
exercise equipment in different stations. The company is a German company that makes
the equipment. There was a lot of discussion about some of the equipment. Generally,
she liked the overall plan. The issue is every single person wants a water feature and
they have not put one in yet. She thought it was a shame more of the public did not
attend.
Ms. Zell announced she distributed 500 post cards inteacher mailboxes at the school
and she did not see one parent at the event. There was information about the dog park
on the other side of the postcard sot may not have read the information.
C. Dec. 15, BBAD Art Walk
Chair Weiss announced the next art walk on December 15 th and encouraged the
members to attend.
D. Dec. 18, Public Art Town Square Master Plan presentation to City Commission
Ms. Coles-Dobay will give a quick presentation as a preview that be given at the next City
Commission meeting. She hoped the members could attend the meeting as it updates
the City Commission on the Arts Commission public art plans and all the work the
members have been doing to-date. She noted the members had already viewed the work
and approved the pieces.
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The members viewed the presentation. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained a public input
meeting for the Town Square was held August 24, 2017, to ascertain what the residents
wanted to see in the open space area.
The City held partnering meetings. When they convened the Selection Panel and the
team members attended, they decided they wanted a large iconic piece to create a wow
factor. Ms. Coles-Dobay identified various sites that will continue onto Federal Highway
from Ocean Avenue. Ms. Oyer asked if there would be a big screen TV on the Garage
and learned if they get funding, it was possible. The total budget is 70% of 1% of the
construction value. They have a collaboration between public and private entities.
First piece is an iconic kinetic artwork for the City. It brands the City, connects with cultural
tourism, it helps create economic development and creates a one of a kind experience
and unifying place for all to gather.
Next area by the plaza has an interactive piece by the Library called Synesthesia. It is a
public space for all ages and abilities and demographics can meet and engage with one
another. There will be one column at the Kinetic Art and Symposium event so people can
interact with it and the Arts Commission can survey what sounds it favors.
By the Kapok tree, next to the Old High School is an outside courtyard. The concept is
to use the landscape and hardscape and create a place where people can have a cocktail
hour, have weddings and take pictures. The Old High School can be rented for corporate
and private events. In 2021, the Arts Commission will also be able to hold the kinetic
indoor exhibit there. There are many opportunities for the space.
(Ms. Louis Gordon arrived.)
Ms. Coles-Dobay explained the locations were to give a glimpse of the type of
environment to expect. She reminded the members that eco-artist Lucy Keshavarz was
hired to work with the team to create these types of environments.
There are two parking garages planned and that is where the canvases for the emerging
artists program were located. The emerging local artists will do research to discover what
they want to create. It could be a metal item and there are all sorts of opportunities. The
upper corner is where the fire station is located. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained they are
working on the Emerging Artist budget and the art to be installed on the lobby windows.
The artist will work with Fire Rescue staff to develop visuals,which the Board will approve.
The Police Headquarters was viewed. The artist selected for the project was creating a
concept that preserved the sanctity of trust and to build strong community relationships.
The art will be integrated in the courtyard for visitors to see. Some of the pieces will
function as bollards to prevent anyone from crashing through the plaza or community
rooms in the building. The members approved of the presentation
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Ms. Oyer asked if there will be public input and learned input could be provided at a City
Commission meeting. They will be working with the public on individual programs. There
will be interaction with each program. This was informational tot City Commission.
There are certain elements oft projects the public will contribute too. Emerging artists
will sit with staff and with fire and police.
There were no objections tot presentation. Ms. Oyer liked the concept. She looked
forward to seeing what would be created on the parking garage. Ms. Col es-Dobay
explained that was forthcoming. The artists will learn and research community interaction
and how fire rescue works and how it is different in other communities, is are learning
sessions they will have. Everything is conceptual at this point.
Ms. Levine commented this was the first time she saw each project in one presentation.
She liked the summaries about each is and how public and kinetic art contributed to
the project. There was consensus oft concept.
VII. PROJECT UPDATES/APPROVALS
A. NONE
Vill. INTL KINETIC ART EXHIBIT AND SYMPOSIUM PLANNING
A. Kinetic Art Event planning updates
• Nov. /Dec. Kinetic Shimmer Project begins in schools
Ms. Oyer announced "Anthony' the artist for the Shimmer Project came to Ms. Oyer's
school to train her and the art teacher how to make some oft components of the
Shimmer Project. She not the artist also went to two other schools to teach others how
to make the components. The components are made of used Gatorade Bottles and solar
lights. The artists needed to install 200 components on a chain link fence. She brought
an example of the piece. Ms. Oyer reported the students did a great job and had a lot of
fun. The lights will be visible at night along the fence. When the exhibit is over, the
components go back tot students who can then say they participated in an International
Kinetic Art Exhibit. In total, four schools participated.
• Docent outdoor artwork training
Ms. Coles-Dobay referenced the two-page document showing all the activities to train the
outdoor exhibit docents. They already had training on the 26 th and another session on
Saturday. She invited the members to attend. Ten ssion will be held on January
11th. All oft information is on the site.
• Media schedule implemented
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Ms. Coles-Dobay sent several magazine originals about the placement of the ads in the
publications to date. Other advertisements are forthcoming and there are some editorials.
There is some continuing coverage of the project. They will be in Art Culture Coastal Star,
Art Hive, Boca Observer, Boca Live Palm Beach and others, such as Culture Alley, Palm
Beach Illustrated, Sculpture Magazine and Art Palm Beach and Otocast. Will also be in
the Boynton Gazzette.
• Receiving press credits
This was discussed with the Media Schedule.
• Board volunteer commitment
Ms. Coles-Dobay explained there are several opportunities to volunteer at Art Palm
Beach and she request the members each take a shift to man the Arts Commission booth
at the event. Ms. Zell inquired if the members could view the exhibit before starting their
shift and learned they could. Ms. Coles-Dobay will submit the volunteer list and order the
badges, noting the Arts Commission booth was at the front of the Center and had
excellent visibility.
Ms. Oyer commented last year was an outstanding experience. Chair Weiss, Ms. Oyer,
Mr. McQuire volunteered and Ms. Zell had to check her schedule first. Ms. Oyer
commented she was surprised how many people that she gave Kinetic Event cards to
actually attended the event. She thought stopping and talking really made a difference.
Ms. Coles-Dobay also requested the members provide their shift information for the
kinetic event, noting the next volunteer meeting will be December 19th from 6 p.m. to 7
p.m. at City Hall.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Town Square public art projects
• Ralfonso's kinetic art concept proposal for Town Square
Grazie Prokopetz, Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, was present as was
Anderson Slocombe, Town Square Project Manager. Mark and Kelly Hefferin could not
make the meeting, but had viewed the information as did John Markey, the master
builders for the project. Lori LaVerriere, City Manager and Colin Groff, Assistant City
Manager have seen it. She thought it was exciting to start looking at a proposal for a
kinetic piece for the project.
The members watched a visual and re-reviewed the input from the Open Space, Public
Art, and partnering meetings. The Reflections piece by artist was viewed. It will brand the
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City, promote cultural tourism, economic development and create a one of a kind
experience, unifying for all to gather. When someone says, "Meet me at the Kinetic," all
will know where to go because there is no place like it in out Florida. It reflects the
City's diversity and unity. The art will benefit all who go there. The Arts Commission has
to decide how to represent that meaning and put in into a public art piece. Ralfonso
studies nature and the environment. The piece is 27 feet tall, 26 feet wide. It has three
poles and seven winds and each of has 21 wings that interact. The piece of be on
the Seacrest Boulevard, E. Ocean Avenue corner. Behind it will bet City Hall Library.
The piece has many bearings in it and requires careful construction and fabrication. The
members viewed a short video of the piece.
The Arts Commission knows Ralfonso is one oft most known international kinetic artist
in the world. He lives in West Palm Beach part time and is a local artist. He has supported
the Kinetic Art event since 2012 and helped get the program going. He is dedicated as a
leader in kinetic art and he promotes it and teaches it. The members viewed a short video
about Ralfonso and his piece. The piece will have polished stainless steel on the wings
and a brush finish on the top and bottom. There will be led lights at the top of the pieces
that change colors. Ralfonso collaborated with EES Designs in the Pompano. They had
searched internationally for a fabricator within the budget forte project, and the prices
ranged from $300 to $1,000,000 and they were able to get the price for$300. Ms. Coles-
Dobay had previously visited the shop with the developer John Markey, later visited it
again with Anderson Slocombe, and not they fabricate Alice Aycock's pieces and
exclusively fabricate large artistic pieces. They are also working with Boca Bearings who
supplies the bearings for the kinetic art and they are in Boynton Beach.
(Ms. Louis/eft the meeting at 6:58 p.m.)
Cost comparisons with other top kinetic artists such as Lynn Emory revealed the
fabricating cost for her 10-foot piece was $100,000 and it was not as massive as the
Ralfonso piece. Other comparisons with artists Johnny slager, Paul Daniels and
Edwin Chong reflected the same.
The cost proposal was viewed. It cost $300,000 with $78,000 for installation costs plus
lighting.
Chair Weiss asked about powder coating on steel. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained the piece
is stainless steel because it is close tot ocean. Even with powder coating, one knick
or scratch will allow rust to occur, so it is important to or with materials that will not rust
There is a warranty, is usually it is two years. The materials have a life span. Art has
to be maintained and the collection assessed each year for maintenance, refurbishment,
or decommissioning. The 30% of the 1% development fee is for maintenance. The Jeff
Kahn kinetic art by Two Georges was purchased in 2015. It has not had ones ec of
rust and it is stainless steel. The City cleans and polishes it. She found a new product
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that protects the piece. It is similar to a glass coat used by NASA. It can be used for other
applications, such as the marine industry and now on sculptures.
Ms. Oyer had questions about the amount for the installation and thought they were not
meeting the budget. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained they were, because they got new
quotes. Ms. Coles-Dobay also commented all Ralfonso wants for an artist fee is$25,000.
Ms. Zell inquired if there were funds built into the construction that goes to the artist and
learned there was none. His commitment is to build the piece for Boynton. Ralfonso has
been involved in the kinetic event since inception. His licensing cost was about $25,000
and the fabricators cost was the fabricators cost.
Ms. Oyer asked about combining the stainless with color. She wanted the City's to be
unique. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained if are used, powder coating is needed, and if one
color is used on one element and not all of them, the piece appears off balance.
Additionally, that would tap into the artists' creation. Ms. Oyer wanted to ensure the piece
would be unique. Ms. Prokopetz was impressed how the wings moved and did not crash
into each other. She thought it was amazing. Ms. Levine appreciated Ralfonso's
commitment to Boynton and his willingness to work with them on the budget. They will
have another world-class piece in the City, in addition to the one from Albert Paley..
Motion
Mr. McQuire moved to approve the piece as is. Ms. Oyer seconded the motion that
unanimously passed.
Mr. McQuire asked about the Town Square completion in 2020 and if the art installation
would occur then. Ms. Coles-Dobay responded it depends on the construction schedule.
Many of the pieces would need a base. Depending on when the base is poured, they
may install the piece and then finish with pavers. It was pretty much towards the end.
Mr. Anderson explained that kind of work is always done last, along with the landscapes,
artscapes and hardscapes.
X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. NONE
XI. FUTURE BUSINESS
• Old High School/Kapok Tree Courtyard and Gardens concept presentation
• New Fire Station Local Emerging artists public art RFQ selection
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion
Ms. Oyer moved to adjourn. Ms. Levine seconded the motion that unanimously passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
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The arts will ba in full motion with kinetic artworks from around the nation this February in the City of Boynton Beach."Phoenix Rising"by Tom Brewin
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This isn't a typical art exhibition.
( . One of those is John King's"Beat Trail',a series of three-foot wide discs
With dazzling light,brilliant colors and silhouettes that shift and flow, painted with translucent colors that entice the viewer to playfully spin them
kinetic art is bursting onto the streets of Boynton Beach and bringing a little while getting lost in their reflective light.
magic with it.
Another interactive installation is Craig Colorusso's"Sun Boxes",a collection
Taking place on February 2-3,2019 in downtown Boynton Beach,the event of 20 solar powered speaker boxes.Responding to human interaction,each
debuted in 2013 and was the nation's first-ever kinetic art exhibition and speaker plays one single guitar note stimulated by a sensor.
symposium.
Beju's"Dude a L'Eau Dudah",one of the six outdoor kinetic artworks created
"We wanted to engage people excited about art and kinetic art entertains, specifically for this exhibition,is the event's first work to be displayed on the
energizes and inspires,"said Debby Coles-Dobay,Public Arts Manager water.Floating on Pete's Pond,directly behind Casa Costa a bright yellow
?' for the City of Boynton Beach."It's a way to connect to a diverse group of canoe holds two sculptures the artist calls Dudalis.The work is a reflection
people on many levels." of society that engages the viewer to decide which of the two Dudalis is
j disconnected from reality—the one untroubled while fishing or the one
Unconventional Art struggling to bail the water out of the canoe.
Kinetic art comes in all shapes and sizes but one thing is for sure,it's not the "My goal is to bring happiness and to encourage people to talk,”said Beju
classic fine art hanging in museums or galleries.Teeming with moving parts, of his solar powered piece that he built inside his pool."I really enjoy kinetic
radiating the rainbow's spectrum of colors and urging viewers to touch, art and the challenges it brings.I have to align technique and science with
kinetic art is magical. my artistic perspective.”
The exhibition will feature 12 outdoor installations and as many as 50 the exhibition also welcomes its only arfist collaboration with event veteran
1 indoor displays.The outdoor exhibit begins at East Ocean Avenue and NW Jeffery Laudenslager and newcomer Deanne Sabeck's piece"Chromesthesia".
! 1st Street and ends at the Boynton Harbor Marina—a walkable distance for Known for large-scale geometric kinetic sculptures,Laudenslager teamed up
p,1 event participants to explore.The indoor exhibition will take place inside a with partner Sabeck to create an 15.5-foot stainless steel and titanium piece
large tent which will be installed at 114 N.Federal Highway. that incorporates Sabeck's glass mosaics.The colorful glass captures the light
and passes it through a prismatic surface to create enchanting reflections.
When kinetics are made to move,they mainly are propelled by external
natural stimuli like the sun,wind,water-or even by the viewer.They can "This event was a great opportunity to do a piece together that was large
also be interactive,eagerly waiting for the public to engage and even listen and dynamic,"said Sabeck."I'm very excited to see how people react to the
to them. sculpture and see it bring joy."
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The exhibition,which was created by the Boynton Beach Arts Commission and 3
is produced by the city's Art in Public Places Program,is designed to cater to
both adults and children.This year,it has even added an Augmented Reality ;
element.Instead of creating lengthy artwork descriptions mounted near the �t
artworks,an app was created for the outdoor sculptures so that viewers can 'i V
access it on their phones,shoot a target(similar to a QR code)and watch the ,
artist augmented appearance come to life to talk about their creation.
Throughout the weekend,there will be several interactive art experiences for 0 tr,
visitors.Moving Toward Balance hosted by local artist Elayna Toby Singer is a j
one-hour mobile-making workshop.Through the process of creating a mobile Wy
with Mahogony seed pods combined with recycled objects,Toby Singer will
work with participants to explore nature's elements and therocess of balancing
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oneself and the environment.(Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m.and2p.m.-Dewey
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Residents and visitors alike will be able to discover the Kinetic Kanopi this
year.This community project,which was introduced at the 2017 exhibition,will
debut a prototype this year.A team of local artists,students and builders have , i
a vision of a self standing canopy—similar in size to a bus stop Powered by
wind and solar that may be built somewhere in the city as a gathering place for
the community.
Local students are involved with the event through the Solar Shimmer Project.
Florida artist AnthonyCastronovo teamed up with British architect Eleonora r `
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Nicoletti to host several workshops at three local Palm Beach County schools
to teach students how to make solar lamps.The goal is to introduce kids to
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kinetics and show them how to rate integ this form of art into architecture and
beyond.The artists will guide the students and teachers to install the 200 solar
lamps along with shimmering disks to create a customized installation for the
weekend event.
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Symposium in conjunction with the exhibitions,
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but this year due to the redevelopment project,Boynton Beach Town Square, ttsWft��.
organizers decided to make the artist presentations a little more personal.
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Artists will be stationed athroughout the weekend for
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attendees to interact directly with them. Times and locations will be posted on the
intlkineticartevent.or%)The biennial exhibition,gives artists time to create new kinetics and the city
enough time to host this internationally recognized event,welcomes artists from
around the world and features the outdoor installations for a year.Private group
tours can be requested throughout this upcoming year by contacting the Public
Arts Manager's office.Special docent tours accompanied with a sign language
interpreter are also available.
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"The Kinetic Art Event builds awareness for Boynton Beach"said Arts
Commission board member,Marcia Levine."our strong commitment to build
creativity, �'our our community, artists,and our ingenuity."
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