HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-10-01 CAC MINUTES• I. CALL TO ORDER
City of Englewood
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Minutes of October 1, 2008
Following judging of artwork for the 2009 Student Art Calendar, the regular monthly meeting of
the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 6: lOpm by Director Black
at the Civic Center City Council Conference Room .
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Kate Dulaney, Commission Member
Donna Schnitzer, Commission Member
Maggie Stewart, Commission Member
Jill Wilson, City Council Liaison
Jennifer Enger, Alternate Member
JetTell Black, ex officio
Eric Bertoluzzi, Chairperson
Janet Moore, Vice Chairperson
Heather Bartunek, Commission Member
Michael Keene, Commission Member
Natasha Fish, Youth Commission Member
Mary Lynn Baird, Englewood Schools Liaison
Tim Vacca , Museum of Outdoor Arts
LeighAnn Hoffhines, Communications Coordinator, City of Englewood
• II. REVIEW OF AGENDA
There were no changes or additions to the agenda .
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III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Black asked if there were any changes or corrections to the minutes of September 3 ,
2008. There were none. The minutes were approved as presented.
IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
There were no guests present .
V. NEW BUSINESS
Black acknowledged LeighAnn Hoffhines , Communications Coordinator for the City of
Englewood, for all of her time and effort that she puts into the Student Art Calendars .
VI. OLD BUSINESS
In regard to Art on Broadway, Commission Member Schnitzer and City Council Liaison Wilson
reported that things are moving forward; stating that BID has approved artwork by Sean Dohe11y that
will be placed in flower pots . Wilson noted that flower pots and bike racks have been ordered .
Discussion turned to At1work in Hampden Hall. Commission Member Stewart reported that work
by Cultural At1s Commission members and members of the Malley Senior Recreation Center has
been hung. Schnitzer noted that the artwork still needs identification labels . Black stated that he
would follow-up with Carol McGuigan .
Commission members discussed A.rtabout Englewood that was held on September 27th and 28 th. •
Stewart reported that the Friday evening event was very successful and the tours at the homes,
school and Malley were great. Commission members discussed holding the event on another date
for next year; attributing school activities and the Bronco game for the low turnout. Commission
Member Delaney spoke in regard to the inclusion of Englewood Schools with the event and how
much it was appreciated but noted that the school had an "empty" feeling being opened on a
w eekend and no one in the school. MOA Representative , Tim Vacca , explained that in the past, the
Museum of Outdoor Arts had done a summer performance in conjunction with A.rtabout Englewood
as part of its summer internship program. Vacca went on to explain that with Artabout Englewood
moving into the fall, MOA is now considering the idea of doing a perfo1mance in conjunction with
the last Sounds of Summer Conce11 where Artabout Englewood promotional material could be
distributed . Discussion followed.
VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
There was no update for Public At1 or Englewood Arts.
Schnitzer ga ve an update on the September Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Schnitzer
reported that Ouray Sportswear and Red Bird Farms have been awarded the Colorado Parks and
Recreation Association Community Service A w ard for their for active pai1icipation in the
Englewood community and their donation of merchandise and food towards parks and recreation
programs . Schnitzer stated the award was presented at a City Council meeting but due to Ouray
Spo11swear being unable to attend the Council meeting , the award was presented to Ouray at the •
Commission meeting . Schnitzer also repo11ed that the 2009 proposed golf fees were presented to
the Commission of which the Commission gave its recommendation to City Council for its
approval.
VIII. UPCOMING EVENTS
Commission members were reminded of the Top 50 Artists' Reception that will be Thursday ,
October 23rd from 5:30-6:30pm in the 2nct Floor Atrium .
IX. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE
Black info1med the Commission that City Council has approved funding for the purchase of new
globes for the decorative lighting on the Broadway . Black also reported that BID and the City of
Englewood are working together in regard to holiday lighting on the Broadway; adding that there
will be a significant difference in this year's holiday lighting compared to previous years . Wilson
and Black spoke in regard to BID 's commitment to the downtown Englewood businesses .
X. COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE
Commission members discussed upcoming a11 shows .
Vacca discussed MOA's plans for its Design and Build internship program in 2009 that will include
working with a professional a11ist in residence on the implementation of a turf labyrinth at Hudson •
Gardens. Vacca announced that Duo has been reinstalled and noted that the plaque is finished and
will soon be installed. Vacca reported that MOA will be closed for a good part of October in order
to prepare for Lonnie Hanzon's exhibit, Magic Lantern .
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Hoffhines returned with results from the judging. Discussion followed . Black acknowledged
Hoffhines again for all of her time and effort she puts into the Student Art Calendars; noting that the
final product is always fabulous .
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:46pm.
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Deborah A. Severa , Recording Secretary