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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-03-05 CAC MINUTES• I. CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood CUL TURt\L ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of March 5, 2008 The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5:46pm by Chairperson Bertoluzzi at the Civic Center City Council Conference Room . Present: Ab sent: Also Present: Eric Bertoluzzi, Chairperson 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 Natasha Fish, Youth Commission Member Jerrell Black, ex officio Kate Dulaney, Commission Member Michael Keene, Commission Member Mary Lynn Baird, Englewood Schools Liaison Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager Jim Woodward , Mayor, Englewood City Council Tatum Hayes, MOA Representative • II. REVIE\V OF AGENDA • There were no changes to the agenda . III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Bertoluzzi asked if there were any changes or corrections to the minutes of January 2, 2008, and February 6, 2008. There were none. The minutes were approved as presented. IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Bertoluzzi introduced Tatum Hayes , Executive Assistant for the Museum of Outdoor Arts . V. NEW BUSINESS Bertoluzzi turned discussion over to Recreation Manager Gary Hultberg to review the Cultural Arts Commission Annual Report . Hultberg explained that the Cultural Arts Commission has not done an Annual Report since 2004 so he will be combining reports for 2005 through 2007. Items for the report were re viewed . It was decided that an electronic version of the items would be sent to commission members for them to review . The Commission was told that a date would be scheduled for the Board to meet with City Council once the annual report is finalized . Commission Member Stewart reported that the Artabout Englewood event has been moved to September 26 and 27 which will allow Englewood High School and Clayton Elementary to participate . Discussion followed on particulars for the event including the Chamber of Commerce being involved . Bartunek commented in regard to discussion last fall regarding cost of the Artist Reception . Black explained that Community Development and Parks and Recreation share the cost of the event and last year there was an increase in expenses that Parks and Recreation had not been made aware of. Black requested that those involved with the event meet to review the budget before planning starts. Stewart stated that she would pass on the request. VI. OLD BUSINESS Discussion began on the purchase of the Red Wedges . Hultberg re viewed with the Commission its recommendation at last month's meeting to move forward with the purchase of the artwork and the Commission committing funds from the Public Art Fund for seventy-five percent of the total purchase cost not to exceed $15 ,000 . Hultberg added that it was the intent of the Commission that the remaining twenty-five percent would come from the Landscape and Fine Arts Fund. Hultberg explained to the Commission that during a conversation between Nancy Fenton and the artist, Christopher Weed, Weed agreed to lower the price of the Red Wedges to $1 l ,2 50 with the hope that the Commission would make an immediate purchase . Stewart noted that Weed had known Olga and knew that she loved the Red Wedges. Discussion followed . A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Moore and seconded by Commission Member Schnitzer recommending that the Cultural Arts Commission purchase the Red Wedges for $11,250. Stewart suggested that the Commission have a plaque made for the Red Wedges since the current plaque belongs with the Art at the Shuttle Stops collection. Stewart noted that the new plaque would also give the Commission the opportunity to recognize Christopher Weed for his generosity . Ayes: Nayes: Bertoluzzi, Moore, Bartunek, Schnitzer, Stewart, \Vilson None The motion passed. Commission members were informed that Roger Leitner is working on the plaque for Duo . Ha yes distributed wording for the plaque . Discussio n followed. Hayes was asked if Jim Doty, Olga 's husband , has seen the wording . Ha yes replied that she did not know but would make sure he did . Bertoluzzi recogni ze d Cynthia Madden-Leitner for her generosity with Duo and the plaque ; noting that Cynthia thinks of Olga with the greatest admiration . Commission members discussed sending a note of thanks to Roger for his work on the plaque . VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS Discussion tuned to a report on Public Ai1. Schnitzer reported that an Englewood business has purchased '·The Return'', a piece of a11work from the Art at the Shuttle Stops collection. Commission members were told that the City will receive twenty-five percent from the purchase cost , or $625 that will go to Community Development to replenish the sculpture fund . It was also noted that Cha se Bank has commissioned with an artist from the Art Shuttle program for a piece of art . Be11oluzzi asked how many pieces of artwork are in the Art Shuttle collection. Schnitzer and Stewart replied that there are 15 to 18 pieces . Discussion followed regarding the Englewood art community and media coverage. Bertoluzzi info1med the Commission that Englewood Arts is • • completing an application to nominate the City of Englewood for the Governor's Arts Award • which would bring in some publicity. Discussion followed. In regard to a repo11 on Englewood Arts, Bertoluzzi reported that the Englewood Arts Board continues to focus on the Cultural Arts Center project that includes putting together promotional • • • packets and working on conceptual drawings. Stewart asked if the packet will have information on raising money . Bertoluzzi explained that per agreement, Glenarm Partners, the developer, will be responsible for raising one hundred percent of the money. Moore discussed the upcoming Juried Art Show scheduled for April 3 through 26 . Commission members were told that the reception will be on Friday, April 4th from 6-8pm. Moore reported that printed material on the show will soon be available. Discussion turned to an update on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Black stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission has been informed that Moore is no longer able to serve as the Cultural Arts Commission Liaison. Black noted that the Parks and Recreation Commission will be recognizing Moore at its April meeting . In regard to last month's discussion regarding Enger replacing Moore as the Liaison, Black stated that an alternate member cannot serve as a Liaison so the Commission will need to appoint someone else . It was decided that Schnitzer would serve as the Liaison to the Parks and Recreation Commission with Bartunek as a back-up . VIII. UPCOMING EVENTS IX. Bertoluzzi announced the next Englewood Arts concert would be Amazing Grace : Songs of Faith & Folk on Saturday, March 8 at 7:30pm. Hayes discussed upcoming shows and programs for the Museum of Outdoor Arts including the Joellyn Duesberry: The Big Picture April 4 111 through June 2i11 and an evening event at Samson Park on April 28 that will include the unveiling of three sculptures and a performance by Up Close & Musical. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE There were no items for Director's Choice. X. COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE City Council Member Woodward announced that City Council will be recognizing Olga Wolosyn as Citizen of the Year on Monday, May 1th that will include a celebration of her life . Woodward reported that he is the City Council Liaison to the Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber has been discussing an idea in regard to art shows in the site next to the hobby store . Woodward stated he would be in touch if anythin g develops . As Stewart as touched upon, Woodward discussed the Chamber taking over the Englewood Days event and holding it on September 26 and 27 in conjunction with Artabout Englewood. Discussion followed regarding the car show held on September 13 th as a separate event for 2008. Enger distributed information on the yct Annual Englewood Unleashed Chili Cook-off on April 12 from 11 am to 2pm at the Malley Senior Center. XI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6 :50pm . /[)l!LMJ_j,_ CL~ Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary