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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-05-02 CAC MINUTESI. Call to Order City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of May 2, 2012 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: Eric Bertoluzzi, Chairperson Donna Schnitzer, Vice Chairperson Tamara Emmanuel, Commission Member Maggie Stewart, Commission Member Kristy Reed , Commission Member Absent: Karen Kenney , Commission Member Kaylene Mccrum, Commission Member Jill Wilson, City Council Liaison Kate Dulaney , Englewood School District Liaison Mary Lynn Baird , Englewood School District Liaison Also Present: Joe Sack, Recreation Manager II. Review of Agenda Tim Vacca , Museum of Outdoor Representative Heather Bartunek, Former Commission Member (left at 6 :25pm) James Wallace, Dawson Wallace Dance Project (left at 5:52pm) There were no changes to the agenda . Ill. Approval of Minutes Bertoluzzi asked if there were any changes to the minutes of April 4, 2012. There were none. The minutes were approved as presented. IV. Introduction of Guests James Wallace with Dawson/Wallace Dance Project and Heather Bartunek, former Commission Member, were introduced and welcomed . V. New Business Bertoluzzi turned discussion over to James Wallace. Wallace thanked the Commission and informed members that the debt that David Taylor Dance Theater owed to the City has been paid off following approval by Deputy City Manager Michael Flaherty. Wallace stated that he is very excited to continue a partnership with the Cultural Arts Commission and be a part of the City of Englewood. Commission Member Reed asked what the debt was from. Wallace explained that David Taylor had studio space in the City Center development and it was not going well for the company so David Taylor had to back out of the agreement. Wallace stated that the City worked with David Taylor to pay off the debt by doing so many free performances every year . Vice Chairperson Schnitzer asked Wallace what performances they will be doing this year . Wallace said that they don 't have any planned yet but once Flaherty approves the pay-off for the debt, they will work out a new agreement to offer some performances . Discussion followed . Bertoluzzi congratulated Wallace on an amazing accomplishment. Wallace stated that he was excited for the future. Wallace left the meeting. Recreation Manager, Joe Sack, recognized former Commission Member Heather Bartunek. Sack thanked Bartunek for seven years of service to the Cultural Arts Commission and her contributions to the Board. VI. Old Business Commission Member Stewart gave an update on the Chamber of Commerce's Breast of Colorado event that is planned for October in coordination with Breast Cancer Awareness Month . Discussion then turned to art for the community garden . In regard to last month 's discussion on commissioning George Peters and Melanie Walker to do a piece of art for the garden , Stewart stated that she has spoken to George and Melanie who said they could do something for $25,000. Stewart commented that $25,000 is too much and asked commission members what they thought the price should be with installation . Discussion followed . Stewart suggested starting at $5,000. Sack reported that there is $45 ,725.66 in the One Percent Art Fund . Bertoluzzi questioned spending the money on art when there are no more than 25 gardeners and not knowing how long the garden will be there . Sack said that it is the City's discretion in regard to keeping the community garden at its current location but there are no plans to relocate the garden . Stewart told Bertoluzzi that the Mission Statement for the community garden states that there will be art in the garden. The question was asked if it would be mounted in the ground and be a permanent piece of art . Stewart replied yes . Stewart noted that the George Peters and Melanie Walker are proficient in public art and then spoke how the flag pole will fit in well with the garden, not providing a lot of shade and it being visible from the Light Rail. Sack stated that he is glad to hear that the art would be permanent and then commented that flag material does not last. Stewart replied that they could use metal. Bertoluzzi stated that he is confused about the garden and why it is a Cultural Arts Commission project and not territory of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Stewart and Schnitzer both replied that the garden was created by the Cultural Arts Commission, partnered with the Parks and Recreation Commission. Schnitzer reported that the idea was germinated and worked on by the Cultural Arts Commission . Sack referred back to the flag pole and said that it will need to meet City Code such as height restrictions. Bertoluzzi said that the Cultural Arts Commission should focus its talent and expertise on promoting an actual art project. Bertoluzzi commented that he does not see the garden as an art project and he has always been puzzled why there is so much enthusiasm over the garden . Schnitzer stated that from the very beginning , the idea of art in the garden was thought about and embodied. Discussion followed. Discussion turned to Optimistic Attitude to Life. Sack informed the Commission that the Library took the Cultural Arts Commission's recommendation on hanging the art and will hang it as is without any box around it. Sack said that it will be hung in the next month and will be placed behind the reference desk. VII. Committee Reports Bertoluzzi told commission members that Englewood Arts will be adding a Friday Night Pop Series to its classical concert series for the 2012-2013 Concert Series. Bertoluzzi said that there will be one each month for September, October, January, February and March. Schnitzer gave an update on the April Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. VIII. Upcoming Events Sack discussed the upcoming Funfest event that is scheduled for August 11th. Sack stated that Larimer Arts Association has confirmed that it will be attending the event. Schnitzer asked if Larimer Arts Association is still looking for volunteers. Sack replied that they are open to volunteers if interested. In regard to entertainment, Sack explained that this year they are working with a group from Swallow Hill of youth who joined its music program and have formed their own bands. Sack said that the bands have performed at Moe 's BBQ and are very excited to perform at Funfest. IX. Director's Choice There were no items for Director's Choice. X. Commission Member's Choice Schnitzer stated that she hopes they can proceed with some movement with art in the garden . Discussion returned to whether the Commission should set a price for how much it wants to spend on a piece of art and installation. The majority of commission members were agreeing to start with $5,000. Bertoluzzi told them that it will drive the budget if they set how much they are going to spend ahead of time . Bertoluzzi commented that he will always be in opposition . Discussion continued. Sack stated that it is obvious most everyone agrees $5,000 is good starting points so instead of committing to spend $5,000, see what $5,000 will provide and use that as a starting point. Commission members concurred with the exception of Bertoluzzi. Emmanuel reported that there is a piece of art from an artist in her neighborhood that the Commission may be interested in acquisitioning. Emmanuel stated that she would bring more information to next month's meeting . Emmanuel then informed the Commission that she has been working with Parks and Recreation to bring Theater in the Park to Englewood and with the help of The Fiesta Colorado Dance Company, will be presenting Ferdinand the Bull on Thursday, September 13th. Emmanuel said that the program is being coordinated through the City of Englewood, Englewood Schools and Sheridan Schools and will be a once a year program and free to the public. Vacca asked what ages the program is for . Emmanuel said 5-14 year olds. Sack added that the schools will be bringing 1st through 5th graders. Commission members were told that more information will be available in the Activity Guide and online . Vacca reported that MOA has started guided tours for its indoor and outdoor collections at CityCenter Englewood, Greenwood Village, Samson Park and Lion's Den. Vacca stated that there will be indoor tours of the current exhibit every 1st and 3rd Saturday. Vacca said that MOA is still accepting applications for its Design and Build summer internships and that MOA will be having a booth at the Larimer Chalk Art Festival on June 2nd and 3rd. XI. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:05pm. D. Severa , Recording Secretary