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CALL TO ORDER
City of Englewood
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Minutes of May 7, 2008
The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to
order at 5:50pm by Vice Chairperson Moore at the Civic Center City Council Conference Room .
Present:
Absent:
Janet Moore, Vice Chairperson
Heather Bartunek, Commission Member
Donna Schnitzer, Commission Member
Maggie Stewart, Commission Member
Jill Wilson, City Council Liaison
Jennifer Enger, Alternate Member
Eric Be11oluzzi , Chairperson
Kate Dulaney, Commission Member
Michael Keene , Commission Member
Mary Lynn Ba ird, Englewood Schools Liaison
Natasha Fish, Youth Commission Member
J erre ll Black, ex officio
Also Present: Gary Hultberg , Recreation Manager
REVIEW OF AGENDA
A revised agenda was distributed to commission members. There were no changes to the revised
agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moore asked if there were any changes or corrections to the minutes of April 2, 2008.
There were none. The minutes were approved as presented.
IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
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There were no guests.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion was turned over to the Englewood Arts National Juried Art Show and "Best in Show"
piece . Moore informed the Commission that Chairperson Bertoluzzi and Englewood Arts have
brought up the idea for the Cultural Arts Commission to start a permanent art collection for
Hampden Hall. Moore showed the commission members Hop e by Barbara Payne Ward which
had been awarded the "Best in Show" piece for the National Juried Art Show . Moore proposed
that the Commission start its collection with the purchase of H ope and build the collection with
additional purchases at least once a year. Commission members were told that the price to
purchase Hop e is $985 of which Englewood Arts would receive a thirty percent commission.
Moore told the Commission that although the Juried Art Show did not earn as much money this
yea r as in past years, Englewood At1s would be amenable in splitting the thirty percent
commission with the Cultural Arts Commission which would lower the Commission 's purchase
price of Hop e to $837.25.
Commission Member Schnitzer verified that the Commission is being presented with two
decisions : one if it wants to start a permanent art collection and two, the Commission start the
collection with the purchase of Hop e. Moore told Schnitzer that it correct. Bartunek asked •
Recreation Manager Hultberg if the purchase of the artwork would come out of the one percent
public art fund . Hultberg responded that it would . Schnitzer commented that she thinks that it is
a good idea for the Commission to start a collection of art. Moore told the Commission that
Be11oluzzi had told her that the permanent art collection had been something Olga Wolosyn had
always wanted to do . Schnitzer commented in regard to the artwork being purchased for
Hampden Hall and then it possibly going over to the Arts Center. Moore explained that if the
artwork is purchased by the City of Englewood , it would not necessarily go to the Arts Center.
Discussion followed.
A motion was made by Commission Member Schnitzer and seconded by Commission
Member Bartunek that the Cultural Arts Commission start a permanent art
collection.
City Council Liaison Jill Wilson stated that she agrees that it is a great idea for the Cultural Arts
Commission to start a permanent art collection but that it is her hope that the artwork will stay at
Hampden Hall and the Civic Center.
Schnitzer amended the motion with the stipulation that the artwork purchased for
the collection be for Hampden Hall with the option that it can be moved later if the
Cultural Arts Commission so desired.
All were in favor. The motion passed.
As a way to get artwork into Hampden Hall, Commission Member Stewart suggested that •
commission members do a display of their own artwork with a biography of themselves that
would inform the community of who commission members are and what they do . Discussion
followed .
A motion was made by Commission Member Stewart and seconded by Commission
Member Bartunek that the Cultural Arts Commission purchase Hope by Barbara
Payne Ward with the one percent public art fund with the agreement that the
Commission receive a discount of fifteen percent as part of Englewood Arts
commission.
All were in favor. The motion passed.
Discussion followed in regard to signage for the artwork that states the piece was purchased by
the City of Englewood, Cultural Arts Commission from the National Juried Art Show.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Hultberg reported that the Cultural Arts Commission Annual Report is ready to go and that staff
will be scheduling a date for the Commission to meet with City Council. Discussion followed
regarding scheduling the meeting.
Discussion moved on to the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce's Art on Broadway.
Bartunek distributed information from a brainstorming meeting with the Business Improvement •
District (BID). Schnitzer informed the Commission that a landscape architect has been hired to
assist with the project. Discussion followed regarding possible themes for the ten block project
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including banners, flags on the outside of businesses, light posts, signage and benches. Schnitzer
asked what the role of the Cultural Arts Commission is with the project and where it goes from
here. Wilson stated that she would contact Michael Morton, Executive Director for the Chamber
of Commerce. Ba1tunek stated that the architect also wanted to meet with representatives from
the Cultural A.t1s Commission so she would try to get in touch with him. Discussion followed
regarding ideas for the a11 project.
Per request by the Commission at the April meeting, Hultberg stated that he had researched
signage for the Red Wedges. Hultberg distributed photographs including Art at the Shuttle Stops
signage that is currently on the Red Wedges and a photograph of the existing base for the Red
Wedges where a plaque could be placed. Stewart stated that she thought the Commission had
decided to leave the signage as is and update it if the artwork was moved . Alternate Commission
Member Enger pointed out that the existing signage for the Red Wedges says that the artwork is
for sale. Discussion followed regarding possible options for updating the signage . Hultberg
reported that he would do some more research and bring back options at the June meeting .
Hultberg distributed photographs of Impact, the newly installed artwork at the golf course .
Schnitzer explained that she ha s been out to the golf course three times to view the new piece of
a11. Schnitzer commented that she does not like how or where it was installed ; adding that it looks
very vulnerable . Schnitzer went on to explain that she had envisioned a larger mound around the
base and asked if there was a possibility of something like that still being done. Commission
members concurred with Schnitzer. Commission members were told that Manager of Open Space,
Dave Lee, has similar concerns with the installment and placement of Impact and that their
comments and concerns would be taken back to him . Discussion followed.
In regard to Stewarts comment earlier in the meeting concerning signage for Hop e , Hultberg
asked commission members in regard to what they would want. Discussion followed. Moore
reminded commission members that there can not be any holes in the walls of Hampden Hall.
Hultberg asked Moore if she would be willing to research options for the plaque since she has
experience working in art galleries. Moore agreed. Commission members discussed wording for
the plaque .
There was no further information for the memorial plaque and lighting for Duo .
VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no items for Public Art .
Stewart spoke in regard to what 's happening with art within the City of Englewood and how it
should be documented as it changes and grows. Discussion followed . Commission members
spoke in regard to the lack of attention the City of Englewood receives in regard to art and how to
change that. Hultberg noted that things could change now that the City has been selected for the
Collaborati ve Community Planning Program and could also be awarded the Governor 's Art
Award .
Moore info1med the Commission that there is one more Englewood Arts conce11 remaining for the
2007-2008 season , the Zephy r Du o on June 7th . Moore commented that the May 3rd Back to Bach
concert was poorly attended but that there was good attendance at the Wait Until Dark
performances . Moore asked Hultberg in regard to the upcoming Englewood At1 Exhibit.
Hultberg stated the amateur art show featuring local artists will open in Hampden Hall with an
Artist Reception on Tuesday, May 13 th with the show running until May 18th .
Discussion turned to an update on the Ap1il Parks and Recreation Commission . Schnitzer reported
that the Parks and Recreation Youth Council gave a presentation on projects they have worked on
over the last year; noting that she was very impressed with the youth members. Schnitzer discussed •
the new Board and Commission interview process and a change made by City Council for those that
are reapplying. Commission members were informed that there are now two deadlines for the
interview process; the first deadline will be for those seeking reappointment and the second deadline
for those that are new applicants and current board members seeking appointment to a new board.
Wilson spoke in regard to City Council's reason for the change, explaining that in the past, citizens
were applying for boards and commission vacancies when there actually weren't any vacancies .
Schnitzer also noted that the Parks and Recreation Commission recognized Vice Chairperson Moore
for her time she gave as the Cultural Arts Commission Liaison to the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
VIII. UPCOMING EVENTS
There were no upcoming events.
Commission members discussed the upcoming conventions in Denver and distributing postcards as a
means to attract people to come to Englewood. Wilson reported that Mayor Woodward is working
with the Democratic National Convention and that she would talk to him to see where they are at.
Bartunek reported that Nancy Fenton in Community Development may also have some interest and
that she would speak to her. Schnitzer suggested that the Commission discuss the postcards in
further detail at next months meeting.
IX. DIRECTOR'S CHOlCE
There were no items for Director 's Choice.
X. COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE
Schnitzer discussed the recent CML Boards and Commissions Basics Seminar on April 18 th that she
had attended. Schnitzer thanked the Depa11ment for helping her to attend. Schnitzer told the
Commission that she had attended MOA's exhibit Stick Works by Patrick Dougherty at Samson Park
in Fiddler's Green Center. Schnitzer commented that it was well worth going out and seeing it.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00pm.
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Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary
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