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Minutes 10-08-20 Minutes of the Art Advisory Board Meeting Held on Thursday, October 08, 2020, 6-30 — 7-30 p.m. Online via Zoom In Boynton Beach, Florida Link to Zoom Meeting: httr)sWzoom.us/i/9 6063 99 62pwd=d E 1 RaiZJcDcvVl BzREIGROxDSWExZzO9 Present- Courtlandt McQuire Kathryn Matos, Assistant City Manager Marcia Levine Nicole Blanks, Public Art Assistant Susan Oyer Clovis Moodie Jehana Zell Saddam Silverio Joined at 6-33 p.m. Martin Klauber Joined at 6-33 p.m. Absent: Robyn Lorenz Ace Tilton Ratcliff I. Call to Order Chair McQuire called the meeting to order at 6-31 p.m. Self-introductions were made. A quorum was present. 111. Agenda Approval Chair McQuire announced they will table item 5B, the Mural Program as Vice Mayor Penserga was not present. 5.C. will be moved to item A. Motion Ms. Oyer moved to approve the amended agenda. Mr. Silverio seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. 111111. Approve Meeting Minutes A. September 10, 2020 minutes Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach, FL October 8, 2020 Motion Vice Chair Levine moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Silverio seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. IV. Informational Items from the Board Ms. Oyer asked if they will have a public opening for Synersthesia and Shark art by the Library. Chair McQuire replied they can discuss Synersthesia when the item is heard on the agenda and add the Shark piece to a future agenda. Chair McQuire advised great progress has been made in terms of the kinetic art show, which was moved to March. The members will see samples of the new pieces later in the meeting. Ms. Moodie asked about the Reflections piece by Ralfonso that was previously discussed as there was a clarification needed about the lights. Ms. Blanks spoke with him and they are training city staff how to operate the lighting. Ralfonso will have a City contact when they need to have a lighting arrangement. Vice Chair Levine explained she was unsure how add a discussion of artist Sonja Sanchez Arias exhibit gift to the agenda. She noted there was a time element. Motion Ms. Oyer moved to add a discussion of Sonja Sanchez Arias upcycled dresses to the agenda as Item 7. B. Vice Chair Levine seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. V. Announcements/Report Shana Bridgeman, Assistant City Attorney, had sent a presentation to the members prior to the meeting and was present to answer questions. Attorney Bridgeman explained the only time board members can discuss board businesses with one another is at the meeting that has been properly noticed and with minutes taken. She explained board members cannot use a third party to relay information to another board member. If there is an article a board member wishes to share with other members, it should be sent to the liaison to circulate to the members and members should not reply all on emails. Ms. Oyer thought members should not be inviting friends to serve on the board and then discuss board business elsewhere. Attorney Bridgeman explained care must be taken not to talk about anything that can potentially come before the board. Attorney Bridgeman recalled on one board, a member noted a typo on draft meeting minutes and called another member about it, which was a sunshine violation. She emphasized there are criminal penalties for violating the Sunshine Law. Unintentional non-criminal infractions have a $500 fine. Intentional violations are a second-degree misdemeanor 2 Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach, FL October 8, 2020 and are a crime. Attorney Bridgeman explained anyone having further questions can call her office. A. Zero Empty Spaces Presentation Andrew Martineau spoke about Zero Empty Spaces explaining the Zero Empty Spaces initiative arose a year ago from requests from artists to find affordable artist studio space. They decided to look at vacancies that were plentiful as potential artist studio locations. In Ft. Lauderdale, The Mayor gave them an introduction of the owner of Las Olas Company, and he gave them a space. They occupied the space for three months with six artists and they attracted a lot of attention. Someone approached them saying they liked the energy of the space and asked for the landlord's number and they wound up leasing the space so they had to move. They found another space and the same thing happened. The first two locations were ideal as the artist had a transparent run of space, and the landlords were able to obtain permanent lease. The artists rent the space for zero rent, but pay for insurance coverage and utilities and they charge the artists two dollars per square foot rent. The space is divided up with temporary walls. They advertise the locations and are active on social media. They require the space to be open seven days a week. The artists have 24 hours access to the space. The artists coordinate when they will be in and they monitor them. They have 11 locations and 10 others between Hollywood and Palm Beach Gardens in street level retail or lifestyle centers, which are shopping centers that are not enclosed. They are also in discussions with Simon and Brookfield property groups, the two largest Mall owners, and they have been getting a lot of outreach around the country. They are not short of artists looking for the space and they need a minimum of a month rental. Artists are local to the market and their goal is to have multiple locations and markets. Further information can be obtained at: Info zeroemptyspaces.com. Chair McQuire thought it was an exciting program that could expand. Ms. Oyer thought it was an exciting idea, but thought she may have a conflict of interest. Her family has property that has some openings. She asked for contact information, which he provided. B. Discussion of potential Mural Program with Vice Mayor Ty Penserga This item was not addressed due to the Vice Mayor not being present. C. Discussion on Sunshine Law This item was previously discussed. D. Public Art Manager Recruitment 3 Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach, FL October 8, 2020 Kathryn Matos, Assistant City Manager, explained when they spoke last they made a verbal offer to a candidate and when they were going through the process, they received another offer that the City could not match. Staff is going through the process and Human Resources has already started vetting individuals who meet the minimum qualifications. Vice Chair Levine asked if there was a runner up that could have been contacted. Ms. Matos advised they were not comfortable with the remaining candidates so they opened the position again. The process was to interview six, narrow it down to two and then select one. The second candidate was not strong enough. The individual had great art experience, but not in the public sector. Ms. Zell asked if the position was posted, and learned it was posted on the City's website. Mr. Klauber thought getting only two persons, out of 100 submissions, meant what was posted online has to be reviewed again on the basis of criteria and asked if it could be improved. It seemed that they may be courting the same subset of individuals and the same people will respond. Ms. Oyer thought Mr. Klauber made a good point, but thought there were many components to the position and the City's art program was diverse that few people qualified. We have a unique position in the city because of our art and there are so many components and very diverse that few people qualified. Ms. Coles-Dobay covered a wide range and finding someone like her is like finding a needle out of a haystack. She thought they should look out of state, perhaps from New York City. The City's Art Manager was not the norm for an art job. Boynton Beach's art description is very different than Boca's. Rickie Leiter publishes the Rickie report. She agreed with Ms. Oyer, the City needs to go out and advertise and mine their connections. She would be happy to help. Her work is editorial but she could can connect the City with people around the country who are on the pulse of art around the world. E. Kinetic Event Planning Update Chair McQuire advised a lot of work was done by the public relations firm and submissions were received. He understood 11 Avenue of the Arts sculptural works will be installed starting next month. In October, they are removing existing pieces and returning them to the artists. The works will be installed in November and some may be in December because Covid affected shipping. They will have more submissions than the last event. Many of the pieces have already been approved. As to the indoor portion of the event, there were seven applications submitted by artists which Chair McQuire reviewed. He suggested waiting for more submissions to be received before the board makes their selection. There are three or four more that were not submitted 4 Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach, FL October 8, 2020 which will be discussed under Item 65. There will be pianist, food was being discussed, and they are deciding between vendors and food trucks. It will be a wonderful three-day event. Ms. Oyer noted if having music, the CRA hired a band that plays at the MLK, Jr. Day event. They are a crowd-pleasing kind of band. Chair McQuire requested the information be sent to Ms. Blanks or Ms. Zucker and they are very responsive. VI. Project Updates/Approvals A. Synesthesia Interactive Sculpture install delayed due to slower production because of Covid, new pending install mid-October Chair McQuire announced the above. He thought there could be a small gathering where the board members or members of the could thank the artist for their work or create a video for Facebook where the artist talks about their piece. Ms. Oyer commented the press will be available for coverage as there are not many events occurring and it would be a great way publicize the event just before it occurs. Chair McQuire recalled installation was fairly complicated and he thought the board could show its appreciation. He was excited to see how it works. Ms. Oyer suggested having the event after work so they can see the lights. B. Creative Community Painting and Nautical Series Painting installed Oct 6th Ms. Blanks explained these were new pieces for the lobby. An image of the piece was viewed, and Ms. Blanks posted on social media. Chair McQuire thought the City Hall Library and art was beautiful and the work inside it was amazing. C. "Ocean to Everglades" Black and White Photography Mural installed September 29th Chair McQuire commented the work was stellar. The pieces were done by Photographer William Combes and he requested the members spread the word. The wall mount with his name and what the piece is about was installed and complete. D. Approval of Nicole Gallucio for Cultural Center Exhibit Chair McQuire explained they discussed Artist Nicole Gallucio's work, which was colorful and bright, which may work well on the long cultural center walls. Ms. Blanks explained Ms. Gallucio was supposed to exhibit work at the Cultural Center and had been in discussions with Ms. Coles-Dobay about it. Ms. Gallucio was very excited about the display. The Cultural Center will have art rotations there and it was hoped Ms. Gallucio's work would be displayed in November or December for three months. Ms. Gallucio's work is bright and cheerful. Visuals of her work was viewed. The Cultural Center Manager was excited as the building was bare. Images of her work showed some pieces were 48' by 48' and some were smaller. The pieces are acrylic on canvas. 5 Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach, FL October 8, 2020 Chair McQuire noted the Arts Advisory Board has to determine what their work is for the Civic Center and a rotation program. Motion Vice Chair Levine moved to approve by Nicole Gallucio's artwork for the Civic Center. Mr. Klauber seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. E. "Color Effects" Avenue of the Arts. Contract ending and artworks to be removed October 16th Chair McQuire announced the above. He reviewed it earlier and removal has been coordinated to be replaced with the new work. On the years of the kinetic event, the Avenue of the Art has kinetic art and the other years the Avenue is open to other art and artists. F. New kinetic submissions The members viewed new kinetic submissions. Work was submitted by Debbie Lee Mostel who had exhibited at several kinetic events. Ms. Blanks explained the Call to Artists was issued. Since then they received submissions and Ms. Mostel responded. Most of what the members viewed at the meeting was for the indoor work. Brookhardt Jonquil submitted kinetic infinity light sculptures. They are glass and metal light sculptures. He fulfills the Art that Moves and Art that Moves You and his work could be for the indoor pieces. Chair McQuire thought the work should be presented in a separate room that was blacked out. Frank Hyder was interested in participating, but it did not appear his work was kinetic. The pieces are very substantial and are lit from within. Mr. Hyder has smaller, more affordable pieces and he thought perhaps some of his pieces could be off. A brief video was viewed. Vice Chair Levine explained Mr. Hyder has a new Janis that is kinetic and it is a very, very large piece. They are movable, light up, kinetic pieces. His black and white light pieces are very impactful. He also does smaller indoor pieces. Mr. Klauber noted inflating and deflating makes the piece kinetic. The Janis prices ranged from $4,000 to $15,000 depending on the size of the pieces. Smaller Janis pieces were available for $2,500 at the Cornell Museum in the past. Rickie Leiter thought it was an amazing opportunity for the PR firms to go to different neighborhoods with a smaller Janis and inflate and deflate from different parts of the Boynton community and attract more people to the kinetic art than ever before. Artist Bud Scheffell had previously exhibited at the City's kinetic event. A short video was viewed He had five or six pieces outdoor and indoor. He is open to being on the 6 Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach, FL October 8, 2020 Avenue and in the show. Chair McQuire understood the marketing firm was in touch with his. Rom Agam, an artist from Israel with a studio in New York, had submitted work. Chair McQuire thought this work could be the star of the event. A brief video of his work was shown. Mr. Agam specialized in lenticular prints. This type of art was known as OpArt. It was noted Mr. Agam was at Art Palm Beach. A kinetic piece by Mr. Agam was viewed. Chair McQuire will request more samples of his work. Pieces by Olga Darwinis were viewed. Ms. Darwinis paints and uses paper and glue. She studied under Cruz- Diez and Jesus Soto, founders of kinetic art They were able to source her work because her shows were cancelled due to COVID. Ms. Oyer also reached out to Lloyd Goradesky, who was interested in the event. He has a new larger piece, but also has medium pieces that could be used indoors and smaller works that he could sell. One of his videos won a prize at a film festival. Mr. Goradesky's prior piece will be used again in addition to newer pieces. VII. New Business A. Artwork Maintenance Chair McQuire was aware maintenance of existing art was a concern. Ms. Blanks advised she created as schedule for her to check each piece. She has also reached out to Public Works to see if they could help with any cleaning or if it needs more of a gentler hand. If so she has reached out to individuals Ms. Coles-Dobay had worked with in the past. B. Discussion of Sonya Sanchez Arias Up cycle art Ms. Blanks had images of art by Sonya Sanchez Arias was interested in gifting to the City. She is an artist who works in recycled and upcycled materials. Vice Chair Levine explained her work features recycled plastic, string and she had an exhibit at the Cornell. She has three upcycled dresses made from paper, plastic, belt buckles she would like to donate to the City to exhibit or maybe sell. It was thought they could be displayed at the Civic Center. Vice Chair Levine hoped the City could take them from the Cornell Museum and house them somewhere in Boynton. It would be an unbelievable gift and they have story boards for the dresses. Ms. Oyer thought the dresses were exquisite. She thought City should not accept the pieces as a gift as the City has nowhere to store them. She was fine as an exhibit, but could be displayed and rotated. She thought the Mall may be interested in using them in empty storefronts. They are exquisite, but they are not for kinetic. She reiterated thought they have no room to store anything and they are overflowing. Vice Chair Levine did not think the pieces belonged in the mall. A suggestion was made to go through the art the City already has and replace with what they have with better quality art. Vice Chair Levine thought the pieces could be on the second floor in City Hall or somewhere in the Civic 7 Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach, FL October 8, 2020 Center. She thought they could be permanent. The art does not have to be gifted and the City does not have to keep them, but it should be a good short-term exhibit. Ms. Oyer thought the vacant store fronts in the mall would be a good place to place rotating art. Ms. Moodie explained they have limited resources in terms of planning kinetic, if they had the ability to take on something simultaneously. She heard there is no space for storage and replacing city art with better art. Ms. Moodie noted they were having extra meetings and queried if they have the bandwidth to entertain it. Ms. Leiter noted the Rickie Martins Art Foundation had a bi-annual sale of art they had in storage. She thought if the City has a Boynton Beach Art Vault sale, the Art Board may want to consider holding it around the time of the kinetic event to create a large art buzz and a larger audience. Ms. Zell thought it would be a shame to pass up fantastic and dynamic art because the City took previous art donations, that the Art Board may not even believe is good. Ms. Oyer thought the Art Board could review the art in its current collection. She commented it was usually kinetic art in the $30K to $40K to $100K range and it should be marketed to developers. Chair McQuire thought it was sculptural and it has presence. Chair McQuire was familiar with the storage and here is a lot of stuff there that shouldn't be. The space it is not totally full. Chair McQuire thought it could work in the Civic Center. He suggested taking for six months and if Ms. Valentini, the Civic Center Director, says she has the space and she okays it, they move forward. The City does not have to keep them forever, just however long Ms. Valentini is comfortable with. Motion Mr. Klauber so moved. Ms. Oyer seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. Ms. Blanks will contact Diane Valentini. Ms. Leiter thought there were lots of opportunities for schools to tour regarding recycling. She thought it be for images of women, fashion or other intercultural interest. She saw a lot of ways to network. VIII. Unfinished Business A. Fire Station install status Chair McQuire announced the City Commission discussed this and they voted to approve the original work with one modification which was the removal of Chief Joseph as he did not want to be in the image. The Arts Commission approved the image, they have the releases, the City Commission reaffirmed the image with the amendment. The artist was paid, was happy with the way the mural looks now and is happy for it to go back up. The City will pay $1,400 to refilm the image from the Public Art Budget and 8 Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach, FL October 8, 2020 reinstall it. There will be a dedication ceremony in early November, but the date has not been finalized. Ms. Leiter offered an editorial from the Rickie Report. She has mentored Lynn Doyal for some time and was happy the work came to a good conclusion. Ms. Leiter can contact Ms. Matos for the information. B. High Ridge Country Club Ms. Matos explained the property owner has been put on notice they have to present a plan to the Art Board within 60 days of the letter. If not heard from them within 30 days, they will have Community Standards contact them. When the 60 days are up, if they have not complied, it will go through the Code Enforcement process. Chair McQuire thanked the City for following up. Ms. Oyer asked if the developer know it has to be original art and was informed they have all the information about the requirements for public art. IX. Future Business A. Art exhibits for Cultural Center - Chair McQuire explained the Art Advisory Board will have to guide the new Art Manager about spaces and rotating art. He thought it would be helpful if the board members toured the Civic Center to learn where space is available, how long the art would be displayed. The Art Manager will manage the program. He thought the exhibits will be a 90-day minimum cycle. Ms. Blanks will organize something with Ms. Valentini. B. Social Media Program with Artist with Autism focus, coordinate with Debbie Majors, Grants & ADA Coordinator— Ms. Blanks explained Ms. Majors was interested in having an exhibition with 5 to 10 artists to raise awareness for their foundation. C. Review updated Riverwalk concept — Ms. Blanks explained there are no updates yet, but they are aware of all comments and feedback. They will represent the concept. D. Sailfish Project - Ms. Oyer asked when this item will be put on the schedule. There are exhibits all over the world, like people have cows, or horses or buses. She asked about the City participating with a sailfish and the City Commission said to wait until the Town Square is done. She thought the matter should be addressed after the kinetic event. The City would need to find a manufacturer to make the sailfish at a good price. People can buy them, paint them, put it on display and it could be put on a permanent display. They could be all sizes and they could sell the extras. 9 Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach, FL October 8, 2020 Ms. Leiter was still waiting on a contract for kinetic art. Ms. Leiter has been in touch with Ms. Lewis, and she submitted a proposal, she received a response from Chantell saying Ms. Lewis was in charge and if she could give a good price for what she was offering and she has not heard anything. She was supposed to get back to her and was told there was a meeting on Tuesday. Ms. Leiter had a list of kinetic artists she would like to contact that the board did not present. Ms. Matos explained Ms. Zucker and Ms. Lewis are handing the matter. Ms. Zucker is aware and would be in touch with her. X. Adjournment Motion There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Klauber moved to adjourn, Ms. Oyer seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m. Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 10