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Minutes 12-10-20 Minutes of the City of Boynton Beach Art Advisory Board Meeting Held on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 6:30 7:30 p.m. Via Zoom Online Meeting Link to ZOOM meeting: hftps://zoom.us/i/92655063232?i)wd=Q3dhZ2x4Z4!�UNrhZzlicCtrr: z Present: Courtland McQuire, Chair Kathryn Matos, Assistant City Manager Marcia Levine, Vice Chair Nicole Blanks, Public Art Assistant Jehana Zell James Cherof, City Attorney Clovis Moodie Shana Bridgeman, Assistant City Attorney Susan Oyer Saddam Silverio Ace Tilton Ratcliff, Alternate Martin Klauber, Alternate Absent: Robyn Lorenz I. Call to Order Chair McQuire called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. and wished all a Happy Hanukkah. II. Agenda Approval Chair McQuire moved combine items 6B and 5B. Ms. Oyer commented the mosaic presentation they had at the last meeting was incomplete and they needed to relook at the upcycled museum dresses and the maintenance of the lanterns at Dewey Park. She also wanted to add the following items to the agenda as they were not fully discussed at the last meeting: the Town Square art pieces, the mall mural that was not approved by the Board, the election of the Board Chair and Vice Chair, monitoring and maintenance of art projects and the Taco Bell item. Motion Ms. Oyer moved to approve the agenda with the additions that she and Chair McQuire added. It was noted the mosaic piece was voted on and approved at the last meeting. Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida December 10, 2020 Ms. Oyer responded they voted on it, but it was incomplete so they could not approve it. There was no presentation and the Arts Ordinance calls for a presentation. Ms. Oyer moved to put the item back on the agenda to finalize it because it was not complete. She commented they did not receive the specifications and the Art Advisory Board needed to determine if the artist was properly qualified, if it met the budget and review the steps and dimensions of the project. Attorney Cherof noted the additions were a substantial change to the agenda, which is published for the benefit of the public to review before the meeting. Ms. Oyer commented the agenda was posted today and not days ago. Attorney Cherof explained these items needed to be added to the next agenda. The upcycled dresses were on the agenda. Attorney Cherof explained if there was an item that was already voted on, the item could not be added back on the agenda without a motion to reconsider made by someone on the prevailing side. Motion Ms. Oyer moved to reconsider. Attorney Cherof explained the item will be on a future agenda. Attorney Cherof also noted the meeting notice provides the meeting takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The meeting must end at 7:30 p.m. even if the meeting is not concluded. Any items not addressed would carry over to the next meeting. The Mall Mural will be a future project. The Board Chair Elections will be held in January when they are normally held. Ms. Oyer noted the agenda is supposed to be posted 48 hours to a week ahead of time, but it was only posted 24 hours in advance this month. Attorney Cherof confirmed the 48 hour agenda posting requirements. Ms. Oyer noted past meetings were extended to 8 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. Attorney Cherof suggested they have a start time for the meeting and not delineate an end time. The members could not amend the end time of the agenda. Motion Vice Chair Levine moved to approve the amended agenda, combining items 6B with 5B. Ms. Oyer moved to approve and add items to a future business as discussed. Vice Chair Levine seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. III. Approve Meeting Minutes 2 Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida December 10, 2020 A. November 19, 2020, minutes Motion Mr. Silverio moved to approve the minutes as amended to correct the two artists names. (Stacey Mandell and Carol Calicchio.) Vice Chair Levine seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. IV. Informational Items from the Board Ms. Moodie wanted to continue a discussion regarding the Board's efforts to ensure diversity and inclusion regarding the artwork and artists they end up working with in the future. Mx. Ratcliff agreed it was important and commented 95% of the artists they were reviewing for kinetic art were white and 90% were male. Chair McQuire noted this was previously discussed and he agreed on its importance. He thought a motion to add the discussion to future business would help. The Board could review the guidelines for its public art programs and RFPs and RFQs. It would be the Board's review of public art guidelines. Attorney Cherof explained when they have consensus, they will be in the form of a recommendation to the City Commission. Motion Ms. Oyer so moved. Ms. Moodie seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. Ms. Oyer commented she enjoyed the beautiful trees on Ocean Avenue and thought the City and CRA did a great job. Ms. Zell went to the West Palm Art Festival the last weekend and the crowd size was very sad. She thought it drove home how much artists are hurting. V. Announcements/Reports A. Public Art Manager Recruitment Kathryn Matos, Assistant City Manager, explained they hired a Public Art Manager who will be starting at the end of the month, and the Manager will be at the January meeting. The candidate is still in the Human Resources process and will be introduced at the January meeting. The candidate has a significant amount of public art experience. B. Kinetic Event Planning Update Valerie Zucker reviewed some of the outdoor sculptures and explained they have nine outdoor pieces secured including the Mechanical Horse, by Adrian Landon, which is large and runs on a battery. Artist Rubem Robierb, created the Dream Machine, which 3 Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida December 10, 2020 has an augmented reality (AR) component. Attendees scan the bar code with their phones and the piece appears and can be placed anywhere the viewer wants to place it. The piece is also 3-D as well. Red Onduation by Artist Zammy Migdal, was viewed. Ms. Zucker was in the final stage of securing this artist and she reported they were excited. The Janis Project by Artist Frank Hyder of South Florida was a fiberglass piece. Lloyd Goradesky, creator of the piece Let Love Guide Your Way was involved in the past and will exhibit both indoor and outdoor pieces. Prairie Flame by Artist Darren Miller, was a dynamic metal piece that was simple and unique. Another piece by Rubem Robierb called Healing Heart also used augmented reality. Chair McQuire spoke with him and indicated he could have multiple pieces by the amphitheater. The Ruth Dream Machine was finalized and they were looking at A Tribute, which was a standing stethoscope in the shape of a heart, created to honor frontline health care workers. This piece also featured AR technology. Event attendees can walk through the bottom of the piece and as they move around, the look and feel of the piece changes. Mr. Silverio thought the three pieces were fine with the technology aspects, but not so much with the kinetics. Ms. Zucker noted the technology had a dynamic effect and the pieces have momentum and movement. Mr. Silverio thought a large portion of the elderly may not know how to use their phones to access the AR technology. Chair McQuire explained it would be incumbent on the docents and volunteers to show them and there could be technology docents to assist individuals. He recalled at the last event, they designated an hour for attendees to learn how to use the AR Technology. They also met with the artist and the artists' assistants who showed attendees how to access the technology. He thought a crew to handle this would be helpful. Ms. Zucker agreed. Magnify by Kirk Seese was viewed and it was noted he would also bring another installation in January. 1PO 004 by Robert Coon was already installed on the north end of the parking lot next to the children's park. The piece moves. Ms. Oyer asked how the Zammy piece was kinetic. Ms. Zucker noted it has a lot of movement. When walking around the piece there is a different ambiance and view. Ms. Oyer thought it was not kinetic and asked if there was lighting or AR technology. Ms. Zucker explained all the pieces have lighting on the pad. She did not think the piece had AR technology. Ms. Oyer asked, since Mr. Goradesky's piece was being reused, if it would be in a different location and learned it would. 4 Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida December 10, 2020 Vice Chair Levine thanked Ms. Zucker for all her work. She explained the Board had been behind the eight ball, with Covid, Ms. Coles-Dobay let go and not having a replacement. The members all had an opportunity to go out and find whatever kinetic pieces they could and they were all tasked with helping to find art. She noted it was not easy without a Public Art Manager. She noted Ms. Zucker and her team were brought on to help handle the event. Vice Chair Levine wants as much kinetic they can that moves around, but she thought this event will not be, in her opinion, the kinetic of all kinetic symposiums. She was grateful they could move to approve some of the pieces. She asked if Frank Hyder will submit his Bowing Janis piece. Ms. Zucker explained there were some electrical issues. It was noisy as a generator would be used and it needed electric. It would be at one location. Ms. Blanks explained he will have inflatables on the inside exhibits. Vice Chair Levine thought the goal was not to pick apart the event and what they are not doing in the absence of a Public Art Manager. She praised Ms. Blanks and Ms. Matos for doing a great job. She commented the Board should not lose its spirit. They are coming together and doing a good job, the best they could and they needed to keep moving forward and preserve the event's reputation for the City. Chair McQuire thought art is subjective. There may have been two or three pieces out of all of them that may not be kinetic, but all the work is strong and what was presented by Ms. Zucker and her team was stronger than what he saw before. He was impressed with the amount, quality, size and how people from all over were coming to the event. Ms. Oyer suggested having another separate kinetic meeting in early January or late December after Christmas as the Board was very far behind. Mr. Silverio agreed more time was needed to make the right decisions. Ms. Oyer commented they needed to look at all the inside art and start training the volunteers. Chair McQuire explained the event was in March and the members have already seen 99% of the outside art. He thought issues, such as the volunteers, food, liquor, that the Board would have had to address were already worked on by Ms. Zucker's team. Mr. Silverio supported approving the pieces one by one, as there was more than one piece they should look at. Vice Chair Levine inquired if there was a way to change the name of the event from strictly a kinetic event to one that included other static pieces. Ms. Oyer explained the marketing materials were already out. Ms. Zell thought they should not add anything to a flagship event at the ninth hour. Ms. Oyer did not have an issue with non-kinetic pieces, but did not want to sell them as kinetic pieces. Mr. Silverio thought there is not enough time. Chair McQuire explained they are having the 20/21 event and there could be a subtext. Due to Covid, a lot of shows were shut down and they decided to invite a few other artists. Ms. Zell agreed, but as a general rule, did not want to change the idea of it being a kinetic art festival. She thought this year was a special situation and she did not object to a change. Ms. Oyer suggested including the tag line, "Art that Moves and Art that Moves You." as it would solve the problem without rebranding the event. 5 Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida December 10, 2020 Attorney Bridgeman commented if the Board made changes, they could vote on the pieces individually for the outdoor art. The Robert Coon piece was already installed. Motion Ms. Oyer moved to approve. Ms. Moodie seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. The Kirk Seese piece Magnify was voted on. Motion Ms. Zell moved to approve. Ms. Oyer seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. The Peacemaker by Rubem Robierb was voted on. Motion Ms. Zell moved to approve. Vice Chair Levine seconded the motion. The motion passed. (Mr. Silverio dissenting. Ms. Moodie did not approve the piece as kinetic art but did as static art.) Chair McQuire noted the piece only used augmented reality. Ms. Zucker explained the piece will be switched out with the tribute piece Heroes with a stethoscope in the shape of a heart. The Darren Miller piece was voted on. Motion Ms. Oyer moved to approve. Vice Chair Levine seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. Let Love Guide your Way was voted on. Motion Ms. Zell moved to approve. Ms. Oyer seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. The Janis project was voted on. 6 Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida December 10, 2020 Motion Ms. Zell moved to approve. Vice Chair Levine seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. The Zammy Migdal piece was voted on. Motion Ms. Oyer moved to include the piece as an art piece at the event, but not as a kinetic piece. Attorney Bridgeman explained the piece they are voting on is being voted on for approval for outdoor exhibit. Ms. Oyer withdrew her motion. Motion Vice Chair Levine moved to approve the Red Undulation. Chair McQuire could see the piece was not technically kinetic, but it is linear and geometric. He could see this squeaking into the exhibit. The motion died for lack of a second. Motion Mr. Silverio moved to disapprove the piece. Ms. Moodie seconded the motion with the amendment to include it as part in the event, but not as a kinetic piece. Ms. Zell seconded the motion. The motion passed, (Vice Chair Levine and Chair McQuire dissenting.) The piece was not in the kinetic art show. The Ruth Dream Machine was voted on. Motion Ms. Zell moved to approve. Ms. Oyer seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. The Mechanical Horse was voted on. Motion Ms. Zell moved to approve. Ms. Oyer seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. Motion Ms. Oyer moved that the remaining items on the agenda would roll over to the next meeting. Ms. Moodie seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. The items below were not discussed and would be addressed at the next meeting. 7 Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida December 10, 2020 C. Volunteer opportunities for Kinetic Event VI. Project Updates/Approvals A. Synesthesia Interactive Sculpture install completed, city staff being trained on operating the artwork. Unveiling date TBD based on the Artists availability during the holiday season B. Outdoor Kinetic Approval C. Taco Bell update of artwork location on building. To adhere to code windows were put in where the artwork was originally planned to be. Taco bell is proposing we move the artwork to a more prominent position on the pedestrian side of the building that faces Federal Hwy. VII. New Business - None VIII. Unfinished Business A. High Ridge Country Club B. Boynton Beach Mural Program IX. Future Business A. Art exhibits for Cultural Center, Sonya Sanchez Arias Dresses for future exhibit B. Social Media Program with Artist with Autism C. Review updated Riverwalk concept D. Sailfish Project after kinetic E. Discuss possibility of Rock/Art Event after kinetic F. Event to showcase new artwork in Town Square area G. Planning for Artist with Autism Event to be held in Cultural Center X. Adjournment Chair McQuire thanked, Ms. Zucker and the Board and the members wished one another a happy holiday. Motion Vice Chair Levine moved to adjourn. Ms. Oyer seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Catherine Cherry 'r Minutes Specialist 8