HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-10-05 CAC MINUTESI. Call to Order
City of Englewood
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Minutes of October 5, 2011
The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was
called to order at 5 :45pm by Chairperson Bertoluzzi at the City Council Conference Room
at the Civic Center building, 1000 Englewood Parkway.
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
II. Review of Agenda
Eric Bertoluzzi , Chairperson
Donna Schnitzer, Vice Cha irperson
Karen Kenney, Commission Member
Kristy Reed, Commission Member
Maggie Stewart, Commission Member
Jerrell Black, ex officio
Heather Bartunek , Commission Member
Tamara Emmanuel, Commission Member
Jill Wilson, City Council Liaison
Kate Dulaney, Commission Member
Mary Lynn Baird , Englewood School District Liaison
Joe Sack, Manager of Recreation
Tim Vacca , Museum of Outdoor Arts Representative
LeighAnn Hoffhines , Communicat ions Coordinator
Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked if there were any changes to the agenda. There were
none .
Ill. Approval of Minutes
Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked if there were any changes to the minutes of
August 3, 2011. There were none . The minutes were approved as
presented.
IV. Introduction of Guests
There were no guests.
V. New Business
Discussion was turned over to Ms. Hoffhines with the City of Englewood and judging
for the 2012 Englewood Calendar. Commission members were informed that 160
entries were received with entries from all of the Englewood schools . Ms . Hoffhines
explained to the Board that the entries were narrowed down to fifty that will be
honored at the Top 50 Art ist Reception on Wednesday , October 2ylh _ Ms. Hoffhines
went on to explain that all of the Top 50 artwork will be included in the 2012
calendar. Judging of the artwork followed .
V. Old Business
Following judging of the artwork, discussion turned to an update on the Hampden Hall
projector screen. Recreation Manager Joe Sack reported that the project has ended up
to be much more complicated than first expected and that they are now looking at
alternative options that will be shared with the Commission next month. Commission
Member Stewart suggested renting the equipment instead of purchasing. Black reported
that Public Works and IT staff have been pulled in for a perspective from all views.
Discussion followed.
In regard to last month's suggestion that a liaison from the Englewood Public Library
serve on the Cultural Arts Commission, Black reported that he has spoken with Library
Director, Dorothy Hargrove, who said that her and Deb Parker, Executive Assistant, are
the ones who work with Hampden Hall and the time commitment would be difficult for
either of them . Black told the Commission that he does not feel it is going to be a
problem due to the good relationship between the Library, Parks and Recreation and
Cultural Arts Commission.
VII. Committee Reports
Black informed the Commission that it appears that there was some confusion at last
month's meeting in regard to the placement of art in the community garden. Black
explained that Commission Members Stewart and Schnitzer had been working with the
Department on a piece of art for the community garden but with the summer being a busy
time for everyone , not much progress was made. Black went on to explain that both he
and Recreation Manager Joe Sack had met with Stewart and Schnitzer to discuss the
process for a piece of art in the garden. Black explained to the Board that in order to put
a piece of art in the garden, a plan will need to be put together and then reviewed by the
City to make sure there are not any issues related to City Code and engineering (Public
Works) and once approved by all of the necessary City departments, it will be brought to
the Board and then the Steering Committee. Black went on to state that the Cultural Arts
Commission was very instrumental in putting together the community garden and that the
inclusion of art in the garden has always been a part of the project. Commission
members were told again that there is a process that needs to be followed and once a
plan is approved by Parks and Recreation and there are no City issues, it will be brought
to the Board and Steering Committee . Black reported that the City provided funding for
the garden and it is the responsibility of the Department of Parks and Recreation to
oversee the garden. Black told the Commission that the Department will make sure all
City codes are met and while Parks and Recreation is not here to mandate, it will make
sure the correct process is followed and everything is appropriate. Black stated that in
the end, there will be art in the garden. Discussion followed.
In regard to Englewood Arts , Bertoluzzi announced that the second concert of Englewood
Arts 2011-2012 season, Stravinsky-L"Histoire du Soldat, will be this Sunday, October
gth of which he will be conducting. Bertoluzzi commented how lovely it is to see
commission members at the concerts .
Black gave an update on the September Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
VIII. Upcoming Events
Bertoluzzi stated that he has another item for Englewood Arts. Commission members
were informed that the enrollment for Englewood Arts' ten year old program, Strings
Attached, is up thirty percent from last year and that a small orchestra has been started
at Englewood Middle School.
IX. Director's Choice
There were no items for Director's Choice.
X. Commission Member's Choice
MOA Representative, Tim Vacca , reported that he was able to have a sneak preview of
the new Parker Events Center (PACE) and encouraged commission members to check it
out when it opens. Vacca also reported that on November 3rd, MOA will be hosting a
panel discussion that will feature several artists from its current exhibition, Light Supply.
Commission members were told by Vacca that the "Untitled Art Show" is looking for a
new home and has approached MOA. Vacca reported that the "Untitled Art Show" is
podcast through i-tunes and MOA is considering taking them up on the offer.
Commission Member Kenney spoke in regard to art projects that she is working on with
her elementary school children that she eventually hopes to bring the projects to
Englewood . Kenney also stated that she regrets that that last month's dinner at Cafe 180
didn 't happen . Kenney told the Commission that due to her busy schedule, she is
considering resigning her position from the Commission .
Schnitzer encouraged commission members to attend MOA's upcoming demonstration
with local artist and wire sculpture, Tim Flynn, on Saturday , October 15th at 1 :30pm.
Ms. Hoffhines returned with results from the judging of the artwork .
XI. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50pm.
D. Severa, Recording Secretary