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Minutes 09-12-19 MINUTES OF THE ARTS COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019, AT 6:30 P.M. AT FIRE STATION NO. 2, TRAINING ROOM 2615 W. WOOLBRIGHT ROAD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PRESENT: Courtlandt McQuire, Chair Debby Coles-Dobay, Public Art Manager Marcia Levine, Vice Chair Gina Burg, Public Arts Assistant Clovis Moodie Jehana Zell Susan Oyer Robyn Lorenz Kim Weiss Saddam Silverio, Alt. ABSENT: Bryan Pascual I. CALL TO ORDER Chair McQuire called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Marusca Gatto, Cornell Art Museum, was present. Ms. Gatto is responsible for fine art shows at the museum and creating additional revenue bearing events. She was on the Public Art Board in Delray Beach. II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Self-Introductions were made. A quorum was present. III. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion Ms. Weiss moved to approve. Vice Chair Levine seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. IV. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES A. July 11, 2019 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida September 12, 2019 Motion Ms. Oyer moved to approve the July Minutes. Vice Chair Levine noted the following on agenda approval: Ms. Silvaria Mr. Silvario seconded the motion." Page two, fourth paragraph, fifth sentence: Members can send their favorites to DEG. Debby Coles-Dobai. Page five, should be Artist Amanda Johnson mss, and page seven, Future Business, should read: The idea was to have a tour of galleries in the City Public Arts District. Vote Ms. Oyer moved to approve as amended. Ms. Lorenz seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. B. August 8, 2019 V. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS FROM THE BOARD Vice Chair Levine announced Fall Art on the Square on November 9 and 10, but this year the card is for both the spring and fall shows. If anyone wanted to apply the information was on the card and the deadline was fast approaching. Vice Chair Levine curates the Cornell Museum's store and she noted 50 artists participate in the store. Ms. Weiss's book is in the store and was selling well. On October 4th and 5th, the Museum was having a Climate and Art and how they intercept event. The Cornell Museum was closing for October because the current exhibit, Seven Solos is closing October 6th. She encouraged all to see the exhibit. The next event was an Art Couture is opening October 30th. The climate event is a city initiative and different art entities are participating. Ms. Weiss advised she is moving to Santa Fe and this is her last meeting as she is leaving at the end of October. She announced she loved serving on the Board. Ms. Coles-Dobay thanked her for serving on the Board noting she has been a very involved member. The members wished Ms. Weiss well. VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS A. August 13, 7pm movie screening of"The Peanut Butter Falcon", Cinemark Boynton Chair McQuire attended the screening of The Peanut Butter Falcon as did other members and he advised it was a truly an awesome, feel-good, touching movie. He thought it was getting a lot of recognition and/or awards in Hollywood. It stars a young 21 year-old man from Boynton Beach who has Downs Syndrome. The movie had a huge turnout, including 2 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida September 12, 2019 directors and producers, Hollywood names, and CNN and Fox news. The Gold Coast Downs Syndrome organized the event and the movie was written for Zack. It had a great turnout. On behalf of the Mayor, Chair McQuire presented a citation from the City to Zack. Ms. Moodie thought it was a terrific experience. She had worked with Zack's mom when she was fighting for Zack's inclusion at school. She thought it was amazing to see what happens when one puts their heart into an effort despite labels and the connotations people have. She thought the film was heartwarming and noted he was the first students with Downs Syndrome admitted to Dreyfoos. B. September 21, 6-9pm BBAD Art Walk "Summer Bash" This item was discussed under New Business. C. Burning Man review Ms. Coles-Dobay explained she attended her first Burning Man event. Part of the reason she attended was to look at what artwork was out there and because there are many kinetic pieces at the event. She made a friend who is an original founder of the Burning Man event who attended the City's event to look at the City's kinetic. It promotes an exchange of artists to bring to different events. The Burning Man event is three miles wide and attracts 70,000 attendees between August 25th to September 2"d. She attended for two days and the event was held near Reno. The Burning Man was seeking to bring art to other areas in the world. She gave a visual presentation of her trip. Planners and city officials attend. There are 1,200 camps set up for the event. No commerce is conducted in the park, only giving and exchanging occurs. Attendees can buy coffee and ice, but they must bring everything else they need in and take everything they brought in with them out. The event is held entirely with volunteers. The only thing the event pays for is police, fire safety, nurses, doctors and others. There is an outer fence surrounding the event site to catch anything they may stray from the camp. She advised there are many people to network with such as museum and gallery operators and people connected to other artists. There are delicious communal meals prepared by gourmet chefs. Ms. Coles-Dobay met someone from the Cincinnati Museum and they rotated some pieces from Burning Man exhibit at the Museum. The museum curator advised the exhibit had the largest attendance and it netted the most amount of money in the history of the museum. They have many public art features. The conference of Mayors also attended. Additional information could be obtained by visiting. www.burningman.org. VII. PROJECT UPDATES/APPROVALS A. Kapok Courtyard and Gardens update Ms. Coles-Dobay explained the community sessions were held July 23nd and 30th with the artist. Ms. Coles-Dobay wanted the members to review the documentation and commented they will have another community meeting with other community groups to solidify some of the phrases, words and imagery, for the pathways, which would come 3 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida September 12, 2019 back to the Arts Commission for approval. A visual was viewed. Haikus, artwork from all generations and age groups were submitted. The sessions were very good and had a large amount of people and discussions pertained to the Old High School, native gardens and the A Million Orchid program. The Seahorse Fountain would be in the area. Images and sketches of the sessions were viewed. Some of the items could be exhibited at the next Art Walk. VIII. INTL KINETIC ART EXHIBIT AND SYMPOSIUM REVIEW A. Begin to submit artists/artwork information Ms. Coles-Dobay advised they are trying to gather information. IX. NEW BUSINESS A. AIPP booth and Board attend Sept. 21, 6-9pm, BBAD "Summer Bash" Ms. Coles-Dobay reviewed the flyer advertising the above and providing the dates of all the events up to June 2020. Artist Rolando wanted to try to tie non-profits to the events and listed the themes next to the dates. The Board had previously reviewed the dates, but Ms. Coles-Dobay updated what the AIPP would actually be doing. She advised they need more volunteers. The September event will be features Kapok Park and display sessions artwork on grids and the table. There will be a looping video presentation and Artist Lucy Keshavarz would be present from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to show the public what they are doing. The Arts Commission can invite the local community to be present and invite them to the upcoming Art Walk. Chair McQuire requested members bring friends or family to volunteer for the event. Mr. Silverio and Ms. Weiss volunteered to attend with the Chair. Vice Chair Levine volunteered to attend the October 19th event showcasing the Deep Ocean & Shore Reef Parking Garages with Artist Amanda Johnson. (Ms. Weiss left at 7.42 p.m.) Chair McQuire requested the members pitch in between now and the next meeting. There is work to the event, and he can attend nearly every event. He commented they do not have to set everything up every time. They had merchandise last time and not a lot of people purchased. He thought the Arts Commission should rethink how the structure will look like. Chair McQuire had provided a tent and he allowed the Arts Commission to use it. He advised at the last show, people were very engaged. He would like to get more email addresses. It was important to fine people to help out. The members could skip an event if they wanted. Chair McQuire had the items for the event in storage and he could leave the key with Ms. Coles-Dobay. He went there to pick it up, but there were no lights there. Ms. Zell commented if Rolando can set the Arts Commission up in front of her studio, she could help. (Ms. Weiss returned at 7.47 p.m.) 4 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida September 12, 2019 • Boynton Beach galley tour and/or map - City Business Tax arts business listing review Ms. Coles-Dobay explained she was going to come back with a listing of the arts businesses in the City by going through the City's Business Tax Receipts(BTR)and noted there are hardly any listed. She looked at artist independently and found one. Arts and Crafts and handmade items had seven, but one is gone. Art school touring or graphic business had zero listings. She commented she knows there are quite a few artists in the district ad she requested staff research museums. She did not know what kind of connections could be made in the area. Motion Vice Chair Levine moved to table to the next agenda. Ms. Weiss seconded the motion. Ms. Zell thought there are artists that do not know they should be registered. Ms. Oyer moved to amend the motion to table for four months to see what comes up. Ms. Zell seconded the motion. Ms. Coles-Dobay asked if the issue should be pursued. Chair McQuire thought there are probably businesses with BTRs they do not know about. He suggested tabling the item and take note of these business for the future. He requested try to bring a few businesses or artists to add to the list. The information could be useful in the future. Discussion followed how the Arts Commission could find the artist and educate them to register with the City. M. Oyer rescinded her motion. Vice Chair Levine rescinded her original motion. No action was taken on this item. X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Avenue of the Arts • Web site page https//www.bonton-beach.or /art/exhibitions Ms. Coles-Dobay wanted to ensure the members had the information for the event installation and what was planned (Vice Chair Levine left the meeting at 7:58 p.m.) The brochure is preliminarily finished. Once the art is installed, they will get actual photos of art in the City which will be used in the brochure that will then go to print. They just needed the Otocast information. Ms. Oyer and other members thought the information was well done. The numbers on the brochure will be bigger. The information is also on 5 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida September 12, 2019 the website. There were also a few suggestions made to make the brochure consistent regarding the location of the art pieces. (Vice Chair Levine returned at 8:04 p.m.) • Nov. 15 opening reception logistics Chair McQuire announced the Avenue of the Arts Color Effects Reception begins at 5:30 p.m. on November 15th. It was important to invite the right people such as officials, art collectors, patrons, cultural partners, social media influencers, in order to sell art. Artist Cecilia Lueza, who has her work featured will provide photo opportunities and have a meet and greet. The event will be held in the Albert Paley Cavalcade Courtyard and will be publicized via press releases and social media. There is a new Peruvian restaurant there. It was hoped all could come and the members were requested to find art collectors or possible buyers to invite. • Monthly tour dates XI. FUTURE BUSINESS • Oct. 10 - City Hall Lobby art presentation Chair McQuire announced the item to be heard on a Future Agenda. XI. ADJOURNMENT Motion There being no further business to discuss, Vice Chair Levine moved to adjourn. Ms. Oyer seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 6