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Minutes 03-12-20 Agenda for the Art Commission Meeting Thursday, March 12, 2020, 6:30 —8:30 p.m. At Fire Station 2, Training Room 2615 West Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach, Florida Present: Marcia Levine, Vice Chair Debby Coles-Dobay, Public Art Manager Jehana Zell Nicole Blank, Public Art Assistant Marty Klauber Robyn Lorenz Clovis Moodie Dario Ayala Saddam Silverio Susan Oyer Absent: Courtlandt McQuire, Chair I. Call to Order and Self-introductions In the absence of the Chair, Vice Chair Levine welcomed all and called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. Self-introductions were made. II. Agenda Approval Motion Mr. Silverio moved to approve the agenda. Mr. Klauber seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. III. Approve Meeting Minutes A. February 13th, 2020 minutes Motion Mr. Silverio moved to approve the February minutes. Mr. Klauber seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. V. Informational Items from the Board Mr. Silverio had the chance to check out the Town Square building and met the developers. He expressed the facility will take Boynton to a whole new level. Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida March 12, 2020 On March 6th, Acting Chair Levine saw the Havana exhibit at the Cornell Museum. The exhibit was a collection of photographs by artist James Knill with exhibit at the Amanda James Gallery. It was a terrific opening having over 400 people in three hours. She then walked to the Arts Warehouse and there was a lot going on there. She commented the art was really great. Ms. Zell went to Art in Bloom, which is when students from Poinciana worked with Garden Club. It was a very nice exhibit and she was pleasantly surprised. Students had artwork from their school art classes and from the Garden Club made a flower arrangement that was complimentary or represented the art the students made. She also enjoyed the tour of the Cultural Center and the City Hall. She agreed it will be an amazing addition to the campus. Ms. Oyer also attended the Art in Bloom exhibit and it was exceptional. The students drew pictures of cakes with a piece missing and the Garden Club made a flower arrangement that looked just like that. Ms. Moodie thought the tour was phenomenal, as it brought things into context for her to see where things would go. Mr. Ayala commented he attended the Sister Cities exhibit at the Delray Beach Arts Warehouse last month and they had were empty cubicles. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained the Sister Cities is a separate organization for both Boynton and Delray. It is not under the Boynton Beach Art in Public Places (AIPP) program. While the Arts Commission supports the Boynton Beach Sister Cities' exhibits, it is the Board's job to oversee public art activities and events in Boynton Beach. The Arts Commission tries to hold events in Boynton Beach. They celebrate all art, but focus on what they can do in the City. It was also mentioned that this item was discussed at the February 13th meeting. Mr. Klauber commented he could not make the tour, but it hoped it would be rescheduled. Ms. Coles-Dobay was unsure if the tours would continue as the completion deadline was approaching. VI. Announcements/Reports A. February 15th BBAD Art Walk "Festival of Love" Acting Chair Levine commented she and Chair McQuire attended the event. It was a very windy night and they had the big screen set up. The screen does not have a good place to set the screen up and with the weather, it was blowing around. They had banners for the table, but she felt the setup was not great for the table and it needs more. They closed early because they could not talk as the screen was blowing away and it was a very slow night at the District, as there was not a big crowd. They tried to engage attendees, and they did talk about their mission, but they could not really talk about all the artwork because it was in the presentation and they could not present it. 2 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida March 12, 2020 She thought a future agenda item could be whether it is worth participating, and if they do, what will it look like and it is the mission and if it is effective. B. February 21t 11:00 — 11:30 a.m. Avenue of the Arts "Color Effects" tour Ms. Coles-Dobay explained there were dual tours. Mr. Silverio and Patricia from the Library held tours for those who RSVP'd. Mr. Silverio explained they had great weather, had very engaged individuals who were thrilled with the tour and would like to return to Boynton Beach. The second tour was they hosted the Palm Beach Rehabilitation group that had 20 attendees. Ms. Moodie joined them and this tour had a diverse group of people. Ms. Coles-Dobay asked ahead of time, what the group needs were so they could be accommodated. The City could provide people who could sign American Sign Language. There was one wheelchair-bound individual. Each tour the AIPP offers, has narration catered to that group. The City's AIPP program tries to get people involved in what is going on via either reading a description on a brochure so the participants learn the aspects of each piece. The tour docents also talked about artwork prices. The City purchased a headset with speakers, which will be available to future docent tours. The tour was great for this group because it kept their attention. Overall, it was a pretty successful, fun tour. Ms. Moodie commented she started the tour with Mr. Silverio's group and she then joined the other group. The latter group had disabilities, one was physically impaired, but it was evident, in terms of being interactive, most were cognitively disabled. She later learned from the Director, the tour goers live in group homes or homes from Palm Beach Rehabilitation, and the youth are involved in a work program. Ms. Moodie was a special education teacher by trade and she was trying to break it down for the attendees to ensure they understood. It was an interesting tour and the attendees participated and were reading. Mr. Klauber thought they should do something for this population on a regular basis. Ms. Coles-Dobay noted Boynton Beach has an inclusive team, which includes city organization members, staff, and county members. At the last inclusion meeting, Ms. Coles-Dobay extended the tour to them. Ms. Coles-Dobay sent an email tour invitation which was distributed to the inclusive city-wide and organizational team. The inclusion organizations are on the AIPP contact list and have attended the kinetic event before. The City AIPP program has customized the tours for them and provided sign language interpreters for them. C.March 19th, Art Adventures screening 6-8pm, Arts Warehouse 313 NE 3rd St., Delray Beach Acting Chair Levine announced the above event. She explained the ladies of Art Hive Magazine, Jessie Prugh and Angela Yungk, have branched out from their magazine and into the media. They are producing television shows. They have produced with PBS they made Art Adventures of the Palm Beaches and they are doing a screening 3 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida March 12, 2020 and it is on the Art Hive website and they have invited anyone and anybody could come. The screening will have light bites and drinks at the Arts Warehouse on March 19th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Acting Chair Levine shared it with all of her friends. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained the Art Hive Girls were approached to be the hosts of the series. Cultural Council and Film Commission are supporting and funding it. They shot several segments already and they are filming several different sessions. They are also tracking the kinetic artwork with Ralfonso; they have been to the fabricator and interviewed Ralfonso. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained the City's activities and efforts to further the arts will be publicized. Members were encouraged to invite their friends. D.March 20th 11:00— 11:30 a.m. Avenue of the Arts "Color Effects" tour's Acting Chair Levine announced the event. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained this tour was scheduled, but was put on hold. Some people already RSVP'd. Tours are cancelled until further notice. E. March 21 BBAD Art Walk & Open Studios This event is also cancelled. VII. Project Updates/Approvals A. International Kinetic Art Biennial Ms. Coles-Dobay explained they are starting to do the artist invitation for the outdoor exhibition. The Installation date is first two weeks of October 2020, and the art will remain on the Avenue for a year. It will commence different activities from then up until the event. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained there is an International kinetic art event.org website which is accessible from the Boynton Beach art.org page. She showed a video from the last kinetic event, which was filmed and published by PBS Art Loft. There is a great deal of information on the websites that the members should be familiar with. B. View Art Loft video of 2019 event The members viewed the video. htto://intlkineticartevent.or /?page id=1992 C. Map for 2020-2021 Ms. Coles-Dobay reviewed the map for the benefit of the members, showing the layout and location of the art and pads of the site compared to the prior site. htt ://intlkineticiartevent.o[g?uaue id=2593 D. Review artist invitation hftp://intikineticartevept.org/wp- co ntenVu p load s/2020/03/3 20 AvenueOfTheArtslnviteeSmall. df 4 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida March 12, 2020 The members were sent a copy of the call to artists, which is published locally, on Americans for the Arts Public Art Network, and the Florida Association of Public Art Professionals. List serve. The City tries to attract local, regional, national and international artists. They issue the call on the Kinetic Art Organization that reaches 1,000 members. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained kinetics is a concentrated art form, and the City tries to reach the different contributing principals and disciplines. The call will also be sent to Farindola, Italy, Boynton's Sister City. The Arts Commission tries to invite artists they really want at the event, and have all different levels of artists. Some artists have prestige and a name, but the City wants to have a great balance and create an event that draws people from all over the world. The Beju du Dali piece that was included in the last event was the artist's first kinetic piece. It was important to note the outdoor pieces have to last a year. There were questions about an apprentice program. Ms. Coles-Dobay wanted the members to be aware and review the artist's exhibition agreement that is part of the Call to Artists invite document that includes an intent to purchase with a 30% commission for sales returning to the AIPP Program. E. Review copy for 2020-2021 The members viewed the review copy of the schedule and description of the next kinetic event and what is happening and when. They have Town Square opening and new kinetic art piece for it. The March 27th unveiling is changed and will be closer to May/June. They will have film coverage and a lot of notice and press coverage. July 21St is the big Centennial celebration. They are trying to coordinate with what is happening with that celebration. The July 21s' City Hall will have its opening and things will happen monthly, but this is the City Hall unveiling and opening. They are trying to determine the exact schedule. There will be art in the lobby, and a Centennial signing in the City Commission meeting. She reviewed the first two weeks in October 2020 is when they install the outdoor exhibition on the Avenue which leads up to the February 6th and 7th weekend event. Acting Chair Levine inquired if there would be a sales team to handle the sale of any kinetic pieces at the event and learned there would. She also volunteered to be on the brainstorming team. 5. Kinetic event personality session Ms. Coles-Dobay and Chair McQuire attended a marketing session last month at the Cultural Council and they had a marketing company, called the Ideabar Agency, which talked about how to celebrate a brand. The City's brand is that Boynton is a Kinetic City. Boynton is the kinetic City. Artists also come to learn. The message is "Art that moves and art that moves you." (Ms. Zell left the meeting at 7:38 p.m.) Mr. Ayala suggested an edit as Art that moves, and moves you." Ms. Oyer liked the comma but art needed to remain to be grammatically correct. 5 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida March 12, 2020 (Ms. Zell returned to the meeting at 7:39 p.m.) Mr. Klauber thought it could be their slogan. Ms. Coles-Dobay noted this year they can resume lectures. Mr. Klauber and Ms. Oyer thought maybe they could customize the language to appeal to different audiences. 6. The members took a brand archetype quiz Ms. Coles-Dobay requested the members participate in an exercise and answer questions about the event. She hoped the information would help the Board communicate what the kinetic experience is. Ms. Coles-Dobay reviewed the brand goal as contained in the meeting materials and based on how the members ranked the answers to the exercise, the members selected the following attributes: • Explorer signified: freedom to find out through exploration, experience have a more authentic life, adventurous • Secret and she gave attribute • Everyman, regular guy/gal, guy/gal next door, realist, neighbor, • Connects with others, solid virtuous, common touch, realism empathy lack of pretense, • Lover signified, two lovers, hedonist, enthusiastic, connoisseur, matchmaker, centralist • Creator signified: venture artist innovator, musician, writer, dreamer, doer • Ruler signified: power, politician, role model, boss, control, create a prosperous successful family • Magician signified: visionary, catalyst, innovative, medicine man/woman Ms. Coles-Dobay explained there were a few categories the event seemed to fall into, which were Explorer, Magician and Creative. The members enjoyed the exercise. Ms. Moodie thought, in terms of a group, it shows the group is diverse and different ways of thinking can result in a better product. Motion Ms. Oyer moved to table this item to the next meeting. Mr. Klauber seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. Ms. Coles-Dobay will email information to the members. Motion Ms. Oyer moved to make corrections to the review copy. Mr. Ayala seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. 6 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida March 12, 2020 B. Town Square Public Art Centennial schedule (Mr. Klauber left the meeting at 8:04 p.m.) Ms. Coles-Dobay wanted to review what was planned for the Centennial Celebration and what the next 100 years would be like. There was a Centennial artwork for the City. June 4th will be the opening of the Police Station and artwork, and Synersthia interactive artwork plaza by City Hall, and the Kapok Garden by the Cultural Center, and other activities will be connected to it, and the City Hall Lobby Project. Information was contained on the Art in Public Places page. Most activities will be in the evening. (Mr. Klauber returned at 8:07 p.m.) VIII. New Business A. March 18, 6pm - Emerging Local Public Artist update to City Commission Ms. Coles-Dobay had sent the information to the members. It is an update of the emerging artists to the City Commission. She invited the members to attend the next City Commission meeting. It is at 5:30 p.m. at the Intracoastal Park Clubhouse. The presentation will be made early in the meeting. It is a good opportunity for the City Commission to meet the emerging artists. Ms. Oyer thought the swearing in may be crowded. IX. Unfinished Business A. None. X. Future Business A. April gth High Ridge Country Club Public Art, 2400 Hypoluxo Rd. B. Art exhibits for Cultural Center XI. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss Ms. Moodie moved to adjourn. Ms. Oyer seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 7