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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFine Arts Commission - Agenda Packet 8-4-16Fine Arts Commission Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. MIC Conference Room, 6t" Floor of City Hall 300 N. "D" Street, San Bernardino, CA 92418 Agenda Call to Order Ward Commissioner Present 1 Vacant 2 Olena Ohiy 3 Deborah Bunger 4 Dorothy Garcia, Chairperson 5 Joyce Seeger 6 Bronica Taylor 7 Donna Howard Mayor Michael Segura Mayor Barbara Babcock Mayor - Alternate 1 1 Vacant Mayor - Alternate 2 1 Vacant Commissioner/Staff Announcements Guests — Mark Persico, Director of Community Development Approval of Minutes - July 12, 2016 New Business 1. Art Voting Contest — Michael Segura 2. Budget Allocation 3. Chalk Walk @ Transit Center Old Business 1. Arrowhead Project Proposal — Patrick Jewett 2. Micah Escamilla 'Beneath the Arrowhead" Window Project 3. August 2016 Calendar 4. Downtown Art Night — October 14, 2016 — Mark Persico Public Comment Adjournment The next meeting of the Fine Arts Commission is set for 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2016 in the MIC Conference Room, 6th Floor of San Bernardino City Hall. FINE ARTS COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES FOR TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2016 In Attendance: Gigi Hanna, City Clerk Dr. Paul Quinton Micah Escamilla Patrick Jewett Commissioners: Dorothy Garcia, Chairperson Barbara Babcock Donna Howard Joyce Seeger Michael Segura Bronica Taylor Absent: Deborah Bunger Olena Ohiy Meeting called to order by Chairperson Garcia on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 4:06 p.m. in the MIC Conference Room, 6t" Floor of City Hall. COMMISSIONER/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairperson Garcia read a Thank you letter from the San Bernardino Unified School District regarding the grant that was granted to the Teen Music Workshop for their after school music program. Chairperson Garcia announced that there would be a panel on Comic Book and Film on Saturday, July 16, 2016 from 9::00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the San Bernardino Garcia Center for the Arts. Commissioner Segura announced that San Bernardino Generation Now received the Cultural Pathways Grant from the California Arts Council. City Clerk Hanna announced that there was $3,000,000 in the Cultural Development Fund and she asked the Finance Director to allocate the same amount as last year with an additional $15,000 to $20,000 to the Fine Arts Commission. (A copy of the Budget Performance Report was distributed to the commissioners.) Fine Arts Commission — July 12, 2016 Page Two APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Babcock to approve the Minutes of June 14, 2016. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Howard. The Motion passed unanimously. GUEST SPEAKERS Dr. Paul Quinton gave a brief summary of his background. He was happy with what the Fine Arts Commission was doing with bringing back the arts to the City of San Bernardino. NEW BUSINESS Election of Officers — 2016-16 A motion was made by Commissioner Babcock that Dorothy Garcia be elected as Chairperson for FY 2016-17. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Segura. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Commissioner Seeger that Barbara Babcock be elected as Vice Chairperson. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Howard. The motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Windows Project Commissioner Segura gave an update on the progress of the "Panes of Joy" project. Micah Escamilla presented her "Beneath the Arrowhead" project proposal. She stated that her project consisted of photographs she took of individuals throughout the City. A motion was made by Commissioner Howard that the Fine Arts Commission proceed with the "Panes of Joy" window project. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Segura. The motion passed unanimously. Council Micro Grants A list of the Council Members' micro grant recipients was distributed to the commissioners. July 2016 Art Calendar Downtown Art Night — October 14, 2016 Chairperson Garcia gave a report on the meeting regarding the Art Night event scheduled for the fall. She stated that the next meeting would be on July 20, 2016 and suggested that commissioners attend. Fine Arts Commission — July 12, 2016 Page Three 15-16 Grant Evaluations Chairperson Garcia spoke about the outstanding grant evaluations which have not been received. She suggested that another letter go out to the grantees that have not responded. A motion was made by Commissioner Seeger to send a second letter to the grantees. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Howard. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS Patrick Jewett, Artist/Instructor, San Bernardino spoke about his Arrowhead Project and invited the Fine Arts Commission to become a part of his project. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:16 p.m. on July 12, 2016. The next regular Fine Arts Commission meeting will be on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 4:00 p.m., in the MIC Conference Room, 6t" Floor of San Bernardino City Hall. Respectfully submitted, Valerie R. Montoya Deputy City Clerk Idw I"r sculptures To whom it may concern: This letter is in regards to public art in San Bernardino. Art in public spaces enriches and beautifies the environment and lends visions to the community. Public art provides a unique source of enjoyment as well as a feeling of awe in its presence. Numerous cities around the country have created for display signature statues cast from fiberglass and painted by local artist, I would like to propose free standing fiberglass Arrowheads for the city of San Bernardino. I chose the Arrowhead because of its beauty and historical significance to the San Bernardino valley. The Arrowheads would be casted from re -enforced fiberglass and mounted on a 2"x2"x2"concrete base. Local artist would be invited to paint on each side of the Arrowheads. The statues would be auctioned off and the proceeds used to further the beautification of San Bernardino. Since there are so many different styles to choose from, I recommend making 4 different variations for the sake of artistic variation. Each Arrowhead would be lacquered and covered with an anti -graffiti coating. The fiberglass Arrowheads could be manufactured for a marginal cost and maintenance would be minimal. I estimate the cost of each finished Arrowhead to be $1,300.00. This project would be sponsored by the San Bernardino Arts Association or Inland Arts Connection. Both are not for profit organizations making all donations tax deductible. I have been creating art for over 30 years and have the ability to give this project the cultural distinction it deserves. This small investment in public art can go a long way in bringing added life and aesthetic beauty to our city. It has been my long held belief that by adorning our public and private buildings with artistic monuments, we can inspire a since of history and belonging in the hearts and minds of residents and visitors. If you have any questions regarding this proposal, I can be reached at my studio Thank you for y our consideration. 909 856-5487 To whom it may concern: Art in public spaces enriches and beautifies the environment and lends visions to the community. Public art provides a unique source of enjoym as well as a feeling of awe in its presence. We would like to introduce you to the endeavor consisting of 4' Fiberglass A displayed throughout the city of San 21 proceeds used to further the beautif country have created for display, s} The Arrowhead was chosen San Bernardino valley. 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Numerous cities around the i fiberglass and painted by local artist, jical and cultural significance to the Fine Art Commission, The San ike to invite you to join us in �iis small investment in public we can inspire a since of life and aesthetic beauty San Bernardino art Material Budget for Arrowhead Project 20 4' Fiberglass Arrowhead statues @ $1,000.00 $20,000.00 Design and fabrication of molds for 4 Arrowhead statues $5,000.00 Artist fee for painting Arrowheads 20 x $250.00 $5,000.00 20 concrete blocks $5,000.00 High Gloss enamel and Graffiti Protectant $4,000.00 20 donor plaques $ 400.00 Misc expenses $2,000.00 Total estimated cost $41,400.00 Projected time frame to complete 20 statues, 2 months, 1 month for the artist to paint Potential funding sources for this project: San Bernardino Fine Arts Commission, Inland Arts Connection, Rotary Club of San Bernardino, San Bernardino area Chamber of Commerce, San Bernardino Art Association, Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, Elks Club, M,A,C, Foundation of San Bernardino, Various Religious organizations