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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-09-03 PRC MINUTES• • • I. II. III. CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of September 3, 2008 The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5:45pm by Chairperson Be11oluzzi at the Civic Center City Council Conference Room. Present: Absent: Eric Bertoluzzi , Chairperson Janet Moore, Vice Chairperson Heather Bartunek, Commission Member Donna Schnitzer, Commission Member Maggie Stewart, Commission Member (arrived at 5:49pm) Jill Wilson, City Council Liaison Natasha Fish , Youth Commission Member Jennifer Enger, Alternate Member Kate Dulaney, Commission Member Michael Keene , Commission Member Mary Lynn Baird , Englewood Schools Liaison Jerrell Black, ex officio Also Pre sent: Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager REVIEW OF AGENDA There were no changes or additions to the agenda . AP PROV AL OF MINUTES Bertoluzzi asked if there were any changes or corrections to the minutes of August 6, 2008. There were none. The minutes were approved as presented. IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS There were no guests present. V. NKW BUSINESS There were no items for New Business . VI. OLD BUSINESS Be11oluzzi turned discussion over to Commission Member Bartunek and Art on Broadway. Ba11unek reported that Commission Member Stewart and artist Sean Doherty attended a BID meeting to present ideas for artwork on Broadway. Stewart reported that Da1Ten Hollingsw011h with Community De ve lopment was also present to speak in regard to propriety rights . Stewart told commission members that holiday banners will be the first to be hung so there is plenty of time to come up with a design. Discussion followed . Discussion turned to Art in Hampden Hall. Bartunek stated that Carol McGuigan has asked her to do a Call for Entry pamphlet for the art in Hampden Hall. Vice Chairperson Moore suggested hav ing the Call for Entry infotmation available at the Artabout Englewood event. Hultberg explained that for short-term, the first art to be hung in Hampden Hall will be artwork from Cultural Arts Commission members and members of the Malley Senior Center. Hultberg noted that the art will be hung on September 16 th in time for You 're a Good Man , Charlie Bro wn that opens on • September 19th. Discussion followed in regard to hanging the art and identification of the artwork . Commission members verified that the artwork will be hung through December when the next round of a1t will be hung . Hultberg replied yes. Bertoluzzi asked who is on the Selection Committee. Hultberg explained that the Selection Committee will include Commission Member Stewait, Carol McGuigan and Parks and Recreation Program Administrator Cheryl Adamson. Hultberg stated that there needs to be a minimum of three people on the Committee and that there is another spot available for a commission member if one is interested. Moore asked if the artist has the ability to remo ve his or her art such as for another att show . Hultberg explained that the guidelines are pretty flexible and an artist can remove their artwork if they wish but the show will run for six months and in order to prevent a "hole" in the display, the artist will be encouraged to keep their artwork up for that duration. Discussion followed. Schnitzer spoke in regard to the Funfest, Olde Tyme Fair that took place on Saturday, August 23 rd. Schnitzer repo1ted that the Cultural Arts Commission's booth "Pony Express, a hand-made card" was a great idea and kids had a lot of fun. Moore discussed concerns of the public trying to cross Belleview A ve nue to get to the event. Discussion followed regarding the Traffic Division posting signs directing the public to the signalized crossing. VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS There was no update for Public Art. Bertoluzzi turned discussion over to Englewood Arts. Berto1uzzi reported that a new school year has started with the Strings Attached program and the new Frontier in Arts and Education program. Bertoluzzi announced that the 2008-2009 Englewood Arts Conceit Series will begin on September 19 th with You 're a Good Man , Charlie Brown. Discussion followed regarding the recent meeting with City Council and Englewood Arts . Bertoluzzi stated that he was not able to attend the meeting. City Council Liaison Jill Wilson noted that she was also not able to attend the meeting but that she heard that there was good dialogue . Bertoluzz i spoke in regard to the benefit of getting everything on the table to help move the Cultural Arts Center project forward. Discussion followed . Wilson asked Bertoluzzi in regard to Englewood Arts perspective on raising funds. Bertoluzzi told Wilson that Englewood Arts needs to see what kind of support there is from the political leaders in the City but reported that they ha ve some major donors who are waiting because they don 't want to be the first to donate . Bertoluzzi stated that Englewood Arts is counting on the money from the landbank ; noting that raising funds for the art center will be contingent upon the landbank money. Discussion followed regarding the economic and social benefits of a Cultural Alts Center in Downtown Englewood . Commission members were given an update on the August Parks and Recreation Commission meeting . Moore asked how Pirates Co ve did for the 2008 summer. Hultberg reported that for the majority of the summer, re v enue numbers were ahead of last year's numbers which had been the largest, but then the three days of rain at the end of August put this summer's revenue a little behind last year's numbers. Bertoluzzi asked if there are any projects planned for Parks and Recreation. Hultberg stated that there is a possible expansion for Pirates Cove that would encompass a family ride and a possible picnic area. Hultberg explained that staff will be discussing the expansion with City Council at the upcoming budget workshop. • • • • • VIII. IX. UPC O MING EVENTS Stewart discussed the upcoming Artabout Englewood scheduled for September 27 th and 28 1h . Stewart stated that everyone is very excited to have some of the Englewood Schools participating this year. Commission members discussed last minute details for the event. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Hultberg informed the Commission that Channel 31 recently highlighted the City of Englewood on its "Fox on Your Block" series . Hultberg told commission members that Fox 31 provided to the City a copy of the segments which he thought the Commission would enjoy viewing . Commission members viewed several of the Fox on Your Block segments that highlighted the Department of Parks and Recreation. X. COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE XI. Discussion turned to Commission Member 's Choice . Wilson thanked commission members , telling them that they are a key to the success of the City of Englewood and are so appreciated . Schnitzer refen-ed to LeighAnn Hoffhines 's memorandum in the packet concerning the selection of artwork for the 2009 Student Art Calendar. Schnitzer encouraged commission members to participate in the selection of the Top 50 on Monday, September 29 1h. The judging of artwork will take place at the October 151 Cultural Arts Commission meeting . Wilson noted that Englewood Leadership Academy was named one of Denver Metro Area 's top schools by 5280 Magazine . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:49pm. 1Uefl(JJU0L CL ~ Deborah A . Severa , Recording Secretary